Trying (TV series)

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Trying
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Genre	Comedy
Created by	Andy Wolton
Written by	Andy Wolton
Directed by	Jim O'Hanlon; Elliot Hegarty;
Starring	Esther Smith; Rafe Spall;
Composers	Paul Saunderson; Guy Garvey; Peter Jobson; Maisie Peters; Bear's Den; Joe Rubel;
Country of origin	United Kingdom
Original language	English
No. of series	4
No. of episodes	32
Production
Executive producers	Andy Wolton; Jim O'Hanlon; Josh Cole;
Producers	Chris Sussman; Emma Lawson; Dean Weathers;
Editors	Mark Thornton; Mark Hermida; Andy Kinnear; Joe Randall-Cutler; Mark Henson; Peter Oliver; Nick Ames;
Camera setup	Single-camera
Running time	26–30 minutes
Production company	BBC Studios Drama Productions
Original release
Network	Apple TV+
Release	1 May 2020 –; present
Network	Apple TV
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Trying is a British comedy television series created by Andy Wolton. A co-production between Apple TV+ and BBC, the first series premiered on 1 May 2020 on Apple TV+. The series stars Esther Smith and Rafe Spall as couple Nikki and Jason, respectively, and initially focuses on their desire to become parents. As of 2024, it has aired four series in total: the fourth series, which continues Trying after a six year time-jump, premiered on 22 May 2024. In 2025, the series was released on BBC iPlayer, as well as receiving a linear television broadcast on BBC One. In May 2025, Trying was renewed for a fifth series, which is set to air in 2026.