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Phil Ellis Is Trying

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Anarchic sitcom created and written by Phil Ellis and Fraser Steele.

Anarchic sitcom about a man desperate to succeed in a world he does not fully understand. Created and written by Phil Ellis and Fraser Steele.

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Phil Ellis Is Trying: Series 1

Phil Ellis

Lolly Adefope

Johnny Vegas

Katia Kvinge

Mick Ferry

Terry Mynott

Fraser Steel

Sam Michell

Phil Ellis Is Trying: Series 1: Episode 2: Small Big Business

Episode 2

Episode 2: Small Big Business

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Small Big Business

BBC Radio 4 - Phil Ellis Is Trying, Series 1, Small Big Business

Phil is tasked with organising a local small business awards.

Phil's business fails to be nominated for a 'North West of the North West Small Business Award, so Phil gets a job hosting them. Meanwhile, Lolly must find a celebrity guest.

The night of the "North West of the North West Small Business Awards" is fast approaching and Phil sees this as an ideal opportunity to impress Ellie who's nominated for "Best Florist" - all he needs to do is get the job hosting it. And even then, it is on the one condition that he finds a celebrity to present the main award. Well, it's good for Lolly to have something to do...

"Phil Ellis Is Trying" is new sitcom for BBC Radio 4 written and created by Phil Ellis (Edinburgh Award Panel Prize winner 2014) and Fraser Steel (I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue, 8 Out Of Ten Cats, A League Of Their Own).

Produced by Sam Michell

A BBC Studios Production.

Intelligent speech, the most insightful journalism, the wittiest comedy, the most fascinating features and the most compelling drama and readings anywhere in UK radio.

Anarchic sitcom created and written by Phil Ellis and Fraser Steel.

Anarchic sitcom about a man desperate to succeed in a world he does not fully understand. Created and written by Phil Ellis and Fraser Steel.

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