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Trying. Image shows from L to R: Nikki Newman (Esther Smith), Jason Ross (Rafe Spall)
Trying

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.

  • Due to return for Series 5
  • JustWatch Streaming rank this week: 948

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Series 4, Episode 4 - Road Trip

Trying. Image shows left to right: Nikki Newman (Esther Smith), Princess (Scarlett Rayner), Jason Ross (Rafe Spall)
On a mission to help Tyler fit in, Jason starts a junior soccer team. Nikki, Karen, and Princess travel to Brighton - and one of them has a secret.

Broadcast details

Date
Wednesday 5th June 2024
Time
6am
Channel
Apple TV+
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Rafe Spall Jason Ross
Esther Smith Nikki Newman
Darren Boyd Scott Filbert
Oliver Chris Freddie
Sian Brooke Karen Newman
Scarlett Rayner Princess
Cooper Turner Tyler
Guest cast
Karl Collins Noah
Javone Prince Anthony
David Kapfunde Theo
D'Angelou Osei-Kissiedu Michael
Alex Ranganathan Sam
Sienna Sayer Kelly
Oscar Wallwork Max
Andrew Spiers The Ref
James Fisher Paul
Bamshad Abedi-Amin Amir
Shahbaz Sarwar Shopkeeper
Writing team
Andy Wolton Writer
Sam Pinnell Writer (Additional Material)
Sarah Lazarus Writer (Additional Material)
Lulu Baker Script Editor
Natasha Heliotis Story Producer
Stephen Russell Writer (Additional Material)
Production team
Ellie Heydon Director
Tim Mannion Producer
Andy Wolton Executive Producer
Josh Cole Executive Producer
Sam Pinnell Executive Producer
Chris Sussman Executive Producer
Aden Turner Line Producer
Emma Collins Editor
Charlotte Pearson Production Designer
Rachel Freck Casting Director
Elizabeth Healy Costume Designer
Greg Duffield Director of Photography
Jo Jenkins Make-up Designer
Paul Saunderson Composer
Beka Composer
Tobie Tripp Composer
Natalie Preston Graphics
Sam Smith 1st Assistant Director

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