Especially when Phils involved. Phil Ellis stars in this gag-packed, anarchic sitcom about a man desperate to succeed in a world he doesn't fully understand, and doesn't understand him.. Phil is trying. And even then, it is on the one condition that he finds a celebrity to present the main award. He's trying to get over his divorce from Leanne. on February 13, 2020, There are no reviews yet. When that the treasure map he bought off a dodgy Tom Jones impersonator turns out incredibly to be useless, Polly convinces Phil to abandon his get-rich-quick schemes and opt for something more traditional, namely a ghost walk through Parbold. Phil Ellis stars in this gag-packed, anarchic sitcom about a man desperate to succeed in a world he doesn't fully understand, and doesn't understand him. Phil cannot believe his luck. Phil jumps at the idea and enlists Johnny to help him. He's trying to make the crumbling entertainment business he inherited a success. This was much funnier than I was initially expecting. God is he trying. He's trying to get over his divorce from Leanne. If only the other people on the tour werent so intent on getting themselves killed. What a coincidence. When Phil discovers Parbold is hosting the World Pinball Championships, he sees a way to solve his money troubles by winning the big cash prize. A new sitcom for BBC Radio 4 created and written by Phil Ellis (Edinburgh Award Panel Prize winner 2014) and Fraser Steel (Im Sorry I Havent A Clue, 8 Out Of Ten Cats, A League Of Their Own). Phil is trying. But as its run by Mick the Chinese Herbalist its also there to empty your wallet. BBC Radio 4 sitcom starring Phil Ellis. Meanwhile, Lolly tries to help Johnny when he gets trapped in a Dalek. When Phil hears a ruckus in Johnnys memorabilia shop downstairs, he goes to investigate, only to discover the mayor of Parbold, who gives Phil a much-needed job: to discover if her husband is having an affair. Now, he just needs to get back on the dating horse, having spent three years moping around after his divorce. off his debts. Phils never got on with his dad Goodison, who spent a lot of Phils life pretending to be dead. All he has to do is get the rent and make the date, and then things might start to look up for Phil. Parbolds not big enough for two spectral spectacles so which walk is going to win? Meanwhile, Polly has become a community support support-officer. He's trying to get over his divorce from Leanne. Before long, Johnny and Polly are following Phil and Goodson to Mutlins in a bid to figure out whats really going on. Parbold has its fair share of ghosts. Its every normal persons dream. Maybe hell finally be able to put the spectre of his recent (three years ago) divorce behind him? He's Phil is once again on his uppers but luckily he has received a response to his leaflet campaign (one leaflet) advertising his wedding planning service. 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Polly could help his cause as foreman of the jusry, but as shes not been paid for months, shes got it in for Phil too. He's trying. Well, its good for Lolly to have something to do. Phil Ellis is unlikely to ever become embroiled in a debate about the politics of comedians on the BBC. The fact that the entire cast of characters are all idiots is still a big part of the appeal of this, with it running with Barry Cryer's ideas of the need for fun. Even so, its still worth going. The bride-to-be Gemma wants to get married at short notice so Phil immediately leaps into action. 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. This undercover work takes Phil, Polly and Johnny across town to investigate Parbolds seedy underbelly. Meanwhile, a Lolly attends a funeral so she can take advantage of the free buffet. Will be listening to all of it. And even if no-one can see them, they can just make them up; whos to know any better? Phil Ellis stars in this gag-packed, anarchic sitcom about a man desperate Instead, his returning Radio 4 series Phil Ellis Is Trying offers an almost timelessly absurd type of humour that can only work on radio, unconstrained by reality.. Stars Phil Ellis, Johnny Vegas, Lolly Adefope, Katia Kvinge and Terry Mynott. Uploaded by See what's new with book lending at the Internet Archive. And as a bonus paragraph, Lobby Land, which had a pilot last year, is now out as a full series, which if you're anything like me, you'll want to listen to here. Now in prison for theft of an embarrassingly small bingo prize, Goodison invites Phil to visit him as part of HMP Parbolds annual Bring Your Family To Prison Day. Phil is trying. trying to improve his interpersonal skills. Meanwhile, Polly starts a pet-walking business as a sideline. I think he does a lot better as a secondary character rather than a main, as the overwhelming nature of his personality gets tempered somewhat by not being in the spotlight. But thats easier said than done. If only Polly and Phil hadnt shared their idea with Mick the Chinese herbalist who suddenly decides hes going to put on a ghost walk too. Designed by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress, Thinking About It Only Makes It Worse David Mitchell, S01E03 Its a Nice Day for a White Lightning Wedding, S03E01 Billy Bonker and The Cup A Soup Factory. Phil must find a way to counter the allegations of Parbolds best prosecutor (Sindhu Vee) and the witness statements of several of Parbolds residents, including Mick the Chinese herbalist and Ellie the florist. First task: to capture a pigeon thats been terrorising Parbold. The gang are still indulging in madness, with a pinball competition sponsored by the mafia, and joining a cult that promises to take them away from their miserable lives. Phil Ellis Is Trying. Its rent day and once again Phil is behind on the payments to his landlord Johnny, who owns the celebrity memorabilia shop below. He's trying The dialogue is brilliantly punchy, and has some amazingly terrible similes and metaphors, such as "felt like Robbie Coltrane trying to get dressed in a Nissan Micra". In summary, absolutely recommending this. Vegas was unexpectedly fun, as I don't usually enjoy him. He's trying to improve his interpersonal skills. It may be a case Phil is desperate to crack, but will he like what he finds? to succeed in a world he doesn't fully understand, and doesn't understand him. BritCom 101 Even worse, he owes the rent to Johnny Vegas, who owns the celebrity memorabilia shop below the office. The class promises to cleanse your mind gutters. It's certainly a very enjoyable listen. Its rent day and once again Phil is behind on the payments to his landlord Johnny, who owns the celebrity memorabilia shop below. Sep 30, 2020 | All, Comedy, Comedy Drama | 0 |, Members get information about when streams/downloads become available, as well as accessing podcast RSS feeds for freely-available content to make listening to great shows a breeze,Register Here. Luckily, he has his highly efficient assistant, Lolly Adefope to help him get the work through the door. Ellis spends most of his time attempting to date, running into Katia Kvinge as Ellie, who's trying just as hard, by being on every dating app going, in a rather impressive sequence of worrying concepts. Otherwise, it looks like Phil might be facing a lengthy jail term. And they have an entertaining time with Terry Mynott, who does a pleasingly nostalgic snotty French waiter. He's trying to make the crumbling entertainment business he inherited a success. Luckily, Phils assistant Lolly has found one more kids party for Phil to entertain, and if he can get that right, hell have the rent, no problem. Hes desperate to meet Billy Bonker and enter his magical world where, they say, the taps run minestrone. When hes accused of murdering a hipster, Phil is hauled before the Supreme Court of Parbold presided over by the ruthless Judge Shawshank (Jack Dee). Leanne. More importantly, putting on a big event like a ghost walk might finally impress Phils love interest Ellie. A new sitcom for BBC Radio 4 created and written by Phil Ellis (Edinburgh Award Panel Prize winner 2014) and Fraser Steel (Im Sorry I Havent A Clue, 8 Out Of Ten Cats, A League Of Their Own). Series 3, Episode 3 But its not just him who wants the money, as Phils past catches up with him. After all, as Polly says, its not like he can run away this time. Tagged: Radio Comedy Cast Sitcom Autobiographical. But when it soon turns out theres more to Goodisons invitation than meets the eye, will Phil be quick enough to see through his clever ruse? But are Goodisons motives as honest as they seem? What is more, Phis finally got a date with Ellie Evans, the florist next door. Phil Ellis Is Trying [UPDATE - 23rd August 2019]: Pleased to see the return of this one, as an excellent example of the fun of the absurd. Ellis is nicely pathetic, keeping that fine balance between misery and stupidity, obsessing over trivial details like the icemaker on his fridge. Next new episode is on Wednesday at 6:30pm. He's trying to pay his rent and pay 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 whos nominated for Best Florist all he needs to do is get the job hosting it. Phil signs up to a special class at the gym in order to impress Ellie. Phils money troubles finally come to a head and he is forced to get a proper job as a takeaway delivery driver, a job which leads him on to several interesting discoveries. Luckily, the defendant has Johnny on his side. 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