Trying (TV series)

Trying is a British comedy television series created by Andy Wolton.[1] The first season premiered on 1 May 2020 on Apple TV+. A second season has already been commissioned by Apple.[2]

Trying
GenreComedy
Created byAndy Wolton
Written byAndy Wolton
Directed byJim O'Hanlon
Starring
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes8 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producerAndy Wolton
Producers
  • Chris Sussman
  • Emma Lawson
Camera setupSingle-camera
Running time30 minutes
Production companyBBC Studios
DistributorApple Inc.
Release
Original networkApple TV+
Original releaseMay 1, 2020 (2020-05-01)
External links
Website

Premise

The series follows Nikki and Jason, a couple who really want to become parents but struggle with conceiving a child. In order to have the baby they want they decide to adopt, only to face a whole list of new challenges that come with the adoption process.[3]

Cast

Episodes
No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date [4]
1"Nikki and Jason"Jim O'HanlonAndy Wolton1 May 2020 (2020-05-01)
2"The Ex-Girlfriend"Jim O'HanlonAndy Wolton1 May 2020 (2020-05-01)
3"Tickets for a Queue"Jim O'HanlonAndy Wolton1 May 2020 (2020-05-01)
4"Rainbow Castle People"Jim O'HanlonAndy Wolton1 May 2020 (2020-05-01)
5"Someone Else's Kids"Jim O'HanlonAndy Wolton1 May 2020 (2020-05-01)
6"Show Me the Love"Jim O'HanlonAndy Wolton1 May 2020 (2020-05-01)
7"Good Old Family Map"Jim O'HanlonAndy Wolton1 May 2020 (2020-05-01)
8"We Know the Way Out"Jim O'HanlonAndy Wolton1 May 2020 (2020-05-01)

Production

Development

On 12 July 2019, it was reported that Apple Inc. and the BBC were working together for a new comedy series with the working title Alabama. Production on the series was already underway with the series set to be released sometime in 2020.[5] Trying is the second co-production between Apple and the BBC after a reboot Prehistoric Planet was announced two month prior.[6][7] On 19 January 2020, Apple Inc. formerly announced the series in a press release with the official title Trying.[8]

On 1 May 2020, Esther Smith confirmed in an interview with Metro that a second season has already been commissioned by Apple.[2]

Casting

Alongside the initial report of the series in July 2019, it was announced that Imelda Staunton would star in the series. In the press release of January 2020, Apple announced that Rafe Spall and Esther Smith would star in the series.[8]

References
  1. "Trying on Apple TV+". Apple TV+. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 17 April 2020.
  2. "Trying's Esther Smith confirms series 2 filming could be affected by coroanvirus". Metro. 1 May 2020. Archived from the original on 11 July 2020. Retrieved 3 May 2020.
  3. Shillcock, Francesca (30 March 2020). "The Crown star to feature in brand new Apple TV+ show - and it looks brilliant". Hello! (magazine). Archived from the original on 18 June 2020. Retrieved 22 April 2020.
  4. "Trying – Listings". The Futon Critic. Archived from the original on 16 November 2020. Retrieved 22 April 2020.
  5. Bennett, Steve. "Imelda Staunton to star in BBC-made comedy : News 2019 : Chortle : The UK Comedy Guide". www.chortle.co.uk. Archived from the original on 16 November 2020. Retrieved 17 April 2020.
  6. White, Peter (8 May 2019). "'The Jungle Book' Director Jon Favreau Teams With BBC Studios' NHU To Produce Doc Series 'Prehistoric Planet' For Apple". Deadline. Archived from the original on 8 May 2019. Retrieved 17 April 2020.
  7. Fingas, Roger (12 July 2019). "Apple's first BBC comedy production is 'Alabama' starring Imelda Staunton". AppleInsider. Archived from the original on 16 November 2020. Retrieved 17 April 2020.
  8. "Apple announces new comedy series "Trying" to premiere May 1". Apple. Archived from the original on 16 November 2020. Retrieved 17 April 2020.
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