Lead Balloon. Image shows from L to R: Mel (Raquel Cassidy), Sam (Antonia Campbell-Hughes), Rick Spleen (Jack Dee). Image credit: Open Mike Productions.

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Lead Balloon - Production Details

Lead Balloon. Rick Spleen (Jack Dee). Image credit: Open Mike Productions.

"Sitcom starring Jack Dee as Rick Spleen, a grumpy misanthropic stand-up comedian whose life is plagued by let downs and embarrassment"

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Comedy Details
Comedy Type:TV Sitcom
Broadcast:Wed 4th October 2006 - Tue 5th July 2011  (BBC2 / BBC4)
Episode Count:27 (4 series)
Production Company :Open Mike Productions
Filming Locations:Filmed on location in London. Café scenes filmed at Gracelands, London NW10.
Soundtrack:One Way Road by Paul Weller.
Laugh Track:NO, Laugh Track Free
Regular Cast
Jack Dee ... Rick Spleen
Raquel Cassidy ... Mel
Sean Power ... Marty
Antonia Campbell-Hughes ... Sam
Rasmus Hardiker ... Ben
Tony Gardner ... Michael
Anna Crilly ... Magda
Writing Team
Jack Dee ... Writer
Pete Sinclair ... Writer
Production Team
Alex Hardcastle ... Director
Alex Hardcastle ... Producer
Addison Cresswell ... Exec Producer
Andrew Beint ... Exec Producer
Lucy Lumsden ... Exec Producer (Series 1)
Gordon Whistance ... Production Design
Russell Beeden ... Editor (Series 1-2)
Simon Reglar ... Editor (Series 3)
Mark Henson ... Editor (Series 4)
Liana Del Giudice
(as Liana Del Guidice)		 ... Editor (Series 4)
Other Cast / Crew
Lucy Lumsden ... Commissioner

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