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 3: Billy Bonker and The Cup A Soup Factory

Billy Bonker and The Cup A Soup Factory

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Phil and Johnny win a tour of a magical Cup A Soup factory with the reclusive Billy Bonker

Phil and Johnny win a once-in-a-lifetime tour of a soup factory with reclusive owner Billy Bonker. Meanwhile, Polly and Ellie go on a double date with some unlikely celebrities.

When Phil and Johnny discover golden sachets in their Cup A Soup packets, they embark on a fantastical tour of the Cup A Soup factory hosted by reclusive owner Billy Bonker, who is opening the gates for the first time in 40 years.  Phil cannot believe his luck.  He's desperate to meet Billy Bonker and enter his magical world where, they say, the taps run minestrone.  If only the other people on the tour weren't so intent on getting themselves killed.  Meanwhile, Polly has enlisted Ellie to go on a double date with two so-called celebrities, who may or may not be trying to scam them.  Even so, it's still worth going.  After all, who can turn down a date with a celebrity?  It's every normal person's dream...

Cast includes:

Phil Ellis as Phil
Johnny Vegas as Johnny
Amy Gledhill as Polly
Katia Kvinge as Ellie
Jason Barnett as Captain Birdseye
And
Terry Mynott as Klaus Von Flump/Mr Kipling

With special guest star Mark Lamarr as Billy Bonker

It is produced by Sam Michell and is a BBC Studios Production.

Phil Ellis Is Trying: Series 3

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