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Phil Ellis Is Trying

Series 2

Parbold's Got Talent

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LWLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 3 months

When Phil discovers his dad Goodison is not dead but living in his loft, Goodison takes Phil on a much-needed holiday. But are Goodison's motives as honest as they seem? Show more

Phil Ellis Is Trying

Series 1

Episode 1: Phil's Bills and Bellyaches

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Phil's trying to keep his entertainments business afloat. He's trying to get over his divorce from Leanne. He's trying to be a better person. He's trying. Boy, is he trying. Show more

Phil Ellis Is Trying

Series 1

Episode 2: Small Big Business

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

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. Show more

Contributors

Tanning Salon Owner:
Katia Kvinge
Mick the Chinese Herbalist:
Mick Ferry
Morgan Freeman:
Terry Mynott
Writer:
Phil Ellis
Producer:
Sam Michell

Phil Ellis Is Trying

Series 1

Episode 3: It's a Nice Day for a White Lightning Wedding

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Sitcom by Phil Ellis and Fraser Steel. Phil finds himself in a quandary when he is asked to organise a wedding at short notice, but finds himself falling in love with the bride. Show more

Phil Ellis Is Trying

Series 1

Episode 4: Deliverwhoops!

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

When Phil's money troubles finally come to a head, he is forced to get a proper job as a takeaway delivery driver - making some surprising discoveries along the way. Show more

Contributors

Mick the Chinese Herbalist:
Mick Ferry
Jamie the Builder:
Terry Mynott
Tom Baker:
Terry Mynott
Writer:
Phil Ellis
Producer:
Sam Michell

Phil Ellis Is Trying

Series 3

Billy Bonker and The Cup A Soup Factory

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LWLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 10 months

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. Show more

Phil Ellis Is Trying

Series 3

Prison Break

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 10 months

When his dad Goodison invites Phil to visit him in HMP Parbold, Phil thinks it might be a chance to reconnect. But maybe there's more to the invitation than meets the eye... Show more

Phil Ellis Is Trying

Series 2

Rugrat

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 3 months

Phil is tasked by the mayor of Parbold to find out if her husband is having an affair, leading Phil, Johnny and Polly across town to investigate Parbold's seedy underbelly. Show more

Phil Ellis Is Trying

Series 3

Ghost Walk

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LWLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 10 months

When Phil's latest attempt to get rich fails, Polly convinces him to put on a ghost walk through Parbold. Unfortunately Mick the Chinese Herbalist has similar ideas... Show more

Phil Ellis Is Trying

Series 3

Pondlife 2000

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for 10 months

When Phil is hauled before the Supreme Court (of Parbold) accused of murdering a hipster, it looks like he may lose his liberty, as well as his reputation... what's left of it. Show more