Trying. Image shows from L to R: Nikki Newman (Esther Smith), Jason Ross (Rafe Spall)
Trying
- TV sitcom
- Apple TV+
- 2020 - 2024
- 32 episodes (4 series)
Comedy about a young couple planning to adopt a baby. Stars Rafe Spall, Esther Smith, Imelda Staunton, Darren Boyd, Phil Davis and more.
- Returns on 22nd May on Apple TV+ with Series 4, Episode 1
Streaming rank this week: 597
Episode menu
Series 2, Episode 5 - Maddest Sweetest Thing
Jason and Nikki search for a bigger child-friendly flat and Jason finds a bargain. Nikki squares up against her friend Jen for a promotion at work. Karen is tempted to cheat on Scott. And with Jason's mum away on a walking holiday his dad struggles with being alone.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 11th June 2021
- Channel
- Apple TV+
- Length
- 29 minutes, 19 seconds
Catch-up
Cast & crew
| Rafe Spall | Jason Ross |
| Esther Smith | Nikki Newman |
| Imelda Staunton | Penny Wootton |
| Phil Davis | Vic |
| Paula Wilcox | Sandra |
| Robyn Cara | Jen |
| Sian Brooke | Karen Newman |
| Navin Chowdhry | Deven |
| Isabella Christopher | Raina |
| James Doherty | Terry |
| Rekha John-Cheriyan | Debbie |
| Gemma Arrowsmith | Lucy |
| Tom Stourton | Toby |
| Hal Geller | Max |
| Abra Thompson | Jessie |
| Tommy Burgess | Weed Guy |
| Muzz Khan | Sneaky Steve |
| Andy Wolton | Writer |
| Sophie Williams | Script Editor |
| Izzy Mant | Story Producer |
| Jim O'Hanlon | Director |
| Sam Pinnell | Producer |
| Andy Wolton | Executive Producer |
| Jim O'Hanlon | Executive Producer |
| Josh Cole | Executive Producer |
| Tim Mannion | Co-producer |
| Georgia Collins (as Georgia Hogan) | Line Producer |
| Mark Thornton | Editor |
| John Stevenson | Production Designer |
| Rachel Freck | Casting Director |
| Arthur Mulhern | Director of Photography |
| Jessica Fell (as Jessie Fell) | Costume Designer |
| Jo Jenkins | Make-up Designer |
| Paul Saunderson | Composer |
| Maisie Peters | Composer |
| Joe Rubel | Composer |
| Ola Podgorska | Graphics |
| Sam Smith | 1st Assistant Director |