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Series 1 (2006)

1. Rubbish

First Broadcast: Wed 4th October 2006

Rick fronts a lame Government TV recycling campaign which backfires spectacularly. Meanwhile, he and his partner Mel are invited to the christening of a remarkably ugly baby.

Rick is sent off to buy a christening present from dangerously unhinged shopkeeper Maureen, and then local cafe owner Michael forces Rick to try his new home-made fruitcake.

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2. Wayne

First Broadcast: Wed 11th October 2006

The Spleen household has a teaspoon shortage and Rick decides to take matters into his own hands by stealing some from Michael's café, with unfortunate consequences.

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3. £5000

First Broadcast: Wed 18th October 2006

Rick gets in a punch-up at an awards ceremony and ends up with a black eye.

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4. Allergic

First Broadcast: Wed 25th October 2006

Rick confides in Mel and Marty that he may have inadvertently killed one of Britain's best-loved entertainers, Bob Fairchild.

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5. Pistachio

First Broadcast: Wed 1st November 2006

Rick buys himself a scooter. His initial excitement about the purchase turns to dismay, however, as he starts to worry that it makes him look gay, and Mel is doubtful that his solution of buying a leather jacket will have the desired effect.

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6. Fatty

First Broadcast: Wed 8th November 2006

Rick decides to take up exercise, having been publicly humiliated on TV by daytime chat-show host Adam Green, who suggests he's put on weight.

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