TRYING: BBC ACQUIRES HIT APPLE TV+ COMEDY SERIES

The BBC have acquired the first three series of hit Apple TV+ comedy Trying, starring BAFTA Award nominee Esther Smith and SAG Award nominee Rafe Spall. The news was first revealed by Deadline.

The ensemble cast includes BAFTA Award winner Darren Boyd as Scott, Siân Brooke as Karen, Scarlett Rayner as Princess and Cooper Turner as Tyler. 

“Trying” is created, written and executive produced by Andy Wolton, and executive produced by BAFTA Award nominees Josh Cole and Sam Pinnell alongside Chris Sussman. The series is produced by BBC Studios.

Meanwhile, Apple TV+ recently announced a fifth series which finds Nikki (Smith) and Jason (Spall) dealing with the consequences of Princess and Tyler’s biological mother Kat (Charlotte Riley) turning up at their doorstep, and the whirlwind of chaos she brings into their settled family life.

Since its global debut, “Trying” has been hailed as a “feel-good,” “poignant” and “addictive” comedy that is “one of Apple TV+’s sweetest treats.” The series has achieved a 95% critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes, as fans applaud “standout performers,” “brilliant details” and the “heartwarming, critically acclaimed” series that “provides refreshing journeys we don’t often see on television.”

Trying lands 15th September on BBC iPlayer.