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BBC Buys First Three Seasons of Apple TV+ Sitcom 'Trying' for iPlayer and TV

The second-window deal, arranged by BBC Studios, leaves the series on Apple TV+ in the UK.

Overview

  • Season 1 will debut on BBC iPlayer on September 8, with the first three seasons also set for BBC linear channels.
  • The acquisition covers seasons 1–3 and includes an option for the BBC to buy additional seasons.
  • Apple TV+ retains UK streaming rights, so subscribers can continue watching the show there.
  • The move reflects a broader shift as Apple originals enter non-exclusive second windows after initial exclusivity periods lapse.
  • Created by Andy Wolton and starring Rafe Spall and Esther Smith, Trying is Apple TV+’s longest-running sitcom.