Phil Ellis is Trying

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 2: Mickstown

Mickstown

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Phil will solve your problems. Well, he'll try. Sitcom also starring Johnny Vegas.

Phil signs up to a special class at the gym to impress Ellie. But it turns out to be a dangerous cult. Meanwhile, Polly becomes a community support support-officer.

Phil signs up to a special class at the gym in order to impress Ellie.  The class promises to "cleanse your mind gutters".  But as it's run by Mick the Chinese Herbalist it's also there to empty your wallet.  Meanwhile, Polly has become a community support support-officer.  First task: to capture a pigeon that's been terrorising Parbold.

Written by Phil Ellis and Fraser Steele.

Starring:

Phil Ellis as Phil
Johnny Vegas as Johnny
Amy Gledhill as Polly
Terry Mynott as J-Dawg/Al Pacino
Katia Kvinge as Ellie
Sunil Patel as HQ/Follower
and with special guest star Mick Ferry as Mick the Chinese Herbalist

Produced by Sam Michell

A BBC Studios production

Phil Ellis Is Trying: Series 2

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

More madcap sitcom adventures from the serial/disastrous entrepreneur Phil Ellis.

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