Lead Balloon. Rick Spleen (Jack Dee). Copyright: Open Mike Productions
Lead Balloon
- TV sitcom
- BBC Two / BBC Four
- 2006 - 2011
- 27 episodes (4 series)
Sitcom starring Jack Dee as Rick Spleen, a grumpy misanthropic stand-up comedian whose life is plagued by let downs and embarrassment. Stars Jack Dee, Raquel Cassidy, Sean Power, Antonia Campbell-Hughes, Rasmus Hardiker and more.
Streaming rank this week: 2,822
Episode menu
Series 2, Episode 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.
Further details
Lead Balloon. Rick Spleen (Jack Dee). Copyright: Open Mike Productions
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.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 15th November 2007
- Time
- 9:30pm
- Channel
- BBC Two
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
Cast & crew
| Jack Dee | Rick Spleen |
| Raquel Cassidy | Mel |
| Sean Power | Marty |
| Antonia Campbell-Hughes | Sam |
| Rasmus Hardiker | Ben |
| Tony Gardner | Michael |
| Anna Crilly | Magda |
| Michael Fenton Stevens | Trevor |
| Gail Kemp | Linda Parson |
| Ralph Ineson | Bob Martin |
| Alan McKenna | Policeman |
| Jack Dee | Writer |
| Pete Sinclair | Writer |
| Alex Hardcastle | Director |
| Alex Hardcastle | Producer |
| Addison Cresswell | Executive Producer |
| Andrew Beint | Executive Producer |
| Russell Beeden | Editor |
| Gordon Whistance | Production Designer |
Video
Dunces and Dorks
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.
Featuring: Jack Dee (Rick Spleen), Tony Gardner (Michael) & Sean Power (Marty).