Episode 2.1 Picture

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

Episode Menu

Series 1

Series 2

2.1. Giraffe
2.2. Hero
2.3. Points
2.4. Idiot
2.5. Sick
2.6. Debacle
2.7. Rita
2.8. Lucky

Series 3

Episode 2.1 - Giraffe

According to Rick, his career is blossoming and he's never been so popular. In other words, he's still a self-deluded liar.

In-Depth Episode Synopsis

Warning: the below synopsis may contain spoilers

In the opening episode, Rick appears as a Celebrity Oracle' on a day time quiz show. Back at home, Magda, his surly Eastern European help, has finally handed in her notice.

First Broadcast Details

Date:

Thu 15th November 2007

Time:

21.30

Channel:

BBC Two

Length:

30 minutes

Main Repeats (Since 2009)

Note: Any repeats of this episode broadcast before 2009 are not shown

Sun 15th February 2009 (23.00, Dave)

Video Clips From This Episode

Rick appears as a Celebrity Oracle on a day time quiz show and makes a fool of himself. This is the scene the next day in Michael's cafe.

Lead Balloon