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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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Episode 1.1 - Rubbish

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.

First Broadcast Details

Date:
Wed 4th October 2006
Time:
22.30
Channel:
BBC Four
Length:
30 minutes

Main Repeats (Since 2009)

Note: Any repeats of this episode broadcast before 2009 are not shown
  • Sat 31st January 2009 (21.00, Dave)

Episode 1.1 Cast & Crew

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
Guest Cast
Miranda Hart ... Maureen (Shopkeeper)
Writing Team
Jack Dee ... Writer
Pete Sinclair ... Writer
Production Team
Alex Hardcastle ... Director
Alex Hardcastle ... Producer
Addison Cresswell ... Exec Producer
Andrew Beint ... Exec Producer
Gordon Whistance ... Production Design
Russell Beeden ... Editor
Other Cast / Crew
Lucy Lumsden ... Commissioner