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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 3.2 - Panda

Rick is invited to feature in a TV series that traces celebrities' family trees. When Marty asks him if they know that Rick Spleen is a stage name, we finally discover what Rick's real name is - and why it caused him so much misery at school.

In-Depth Episode Synopsis

Warning: the below synopsis may contain spoilers

But that's nothing compared to the pain that's in store for Rick when the researchers uncover the devastating truth about his ancestors.

Meanwhile, Magda is still waiting for her boiler to be fixed... and Rick is still waiting for her to move out!

First Broadcast Details

Date:
Thu 20th November 2008
Time:
22.00
Channel:
BBC Two
Length:
30 minutes

Episode 3.2 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
Richard Lintern ... Calvin
Bruce Mackinnon ... DVD Director
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
Simon Reglar ... Editor

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We finally find out what Rick's real name is.