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.
Streaming rank this week: 212
Press clippings
The week in TV: Trying
For my taste, Trying meanders too often into the saccharine zone, but it also has heart, charm and a cracking ensemble.
Barbara Ellen, The Observer, 26th May 2024Trying review
Hidden away on Apple TV, the best comedy drama you've never seen.
Christopher Stevens, Daily Mail, 23rd May 2024Trying stars Rafe Spall and Esther Smith succeed in conceiving
Trying's stars Rafe Spall and Esther Smith have announced that they're expecting a baby.
British Comedy Guide, 14th May 2024'It's great!' Rafe Spall on having a baby with his co-star in Trying, the infertility sitcom
In the hit TV series Trying, Rafe Spall and Esther Smith play a couple who have endured the pain of infertility. And now it turns out they're having a real-life baby together. The proud dad-to-be reveals all.
Zoe Williams, The Guardian, 14th May 2024Trying review
The heartfelt and frank show explores a deeper, more complex story this time around.
Tania Hussain, Collider, 13th May 2024Trying: My favourite Apple TV Plus show returns this month - and it's better than Ted Lasso
The concept is simple, but what makes Trying such a blast is the amazing chemistry between its two leads.
Rory Mellon, Tom's Guide, 1st May 2024Rafe Spall risks clash with famous neighbour with £5m home renovation
Actor Rafe Spall has unveiled plans for a Grand Designs-style makeover of his £5million London home - complete with his own dressing room.
The son of Auf Widersehen, Pet star Timothy is splashing out on a love nest to share with new girlfriend and on-screen wife Esther Smith.
Mary Gallagher, The Sun, 22nd November 2023Edinburgh TV Festival Awards 2023 nominees
Big Boys, Derry Girls, Don't Hug Me I'm Scared, Everyone Else Burns, Extraordinary, Trying, Late Night Lycett, Taskmaster and The Graham Norton Show are amongst the nominees in the Edinburgh TV Awards 2023 shortlists.
British Comedy Guide, 27th June 2023Rafe Spall splits from wife and strikes up romance with screen spouse Esther Smith
Actor Rafe Spall has split from his wife - and struck up a romance with screen spouse Esther Smith.
Laura Armstrong, The Sun, 19th November 2022I Talk Telly Awards nominations revealed
Nominations have been announced for the 2022 awards of television news and blog site I Talk Telly.
British Comedy Guide, 13th November 2022