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
Episode menu
Series 2, Episode 7 - Lift Me Up
Trying. Image shows from L to R: Nikki Newman (Esther Smith), Karen Newman (Sian Brooke)
Jason finds organising Scott's stag night a bit of a struggle. Karen confides her doubts to Nikki. Erica and Freddy blur the lines of their relationship.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 25th June 2021
- Channel
- Apple TV+
- Length
- 27 minutes, 32 seconds
Catch-up
Cast & crew
| Rafe Spall | Jason Ross |
| Esther Smith | Nikki Newman |
| Darren Boyd | Scott Filbert |
| Phil Davis | Vic |
| Ophelia Lovibond | Erica |
| Oliver Chris | Freddie |
| Sian Brooke | Karen Newman |
| Marian McLoughlin | Jilly Newman |
| Roderick Smith | John Newman |
| Fola Evans-Akingbola | Harper |
| Navin Chowdhry | Deven |
| Ciara Baxendale | Amy |
| Joyce Veheary | Lorna |
| George Georgiou | Yusuf |
| Ossian Perret | Mathieu |
| Shayne Elsa Drummond | Abigail |
| Jessika Li | Celeste |
| Andy Wolton | Writer |
| Margaret Cabourn-Smith | Writer (Additional Material) |
| 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 |