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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 1.4 - Allergic

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

In-Depth Episode Synopsis

Warning: the below synopsis may contain spoilers

Rick is equally concerned that the free shoe-organiser he's ordered from the Bargain Channel has not arrived, and asks Magda to help him track it down.

Meanwhile Marty and Rick are busy writing for Rick's upcoming appearance on topical news panel show Bullet in the News, but café-owner Michael has his own thoughts about what stories might work on the show, much to Rick's fury.

First Broadcast Details

Date:
Wed 25th October 2006
Time:
22.30
Channel:
BBC Four
Length:
30 minutes

Episode 1.4 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
Ted Robbins ... Bob Fairchild
Amanda Hadingue ... Fiona Fairchild
Darren Jordon ... Unknown
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