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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.

Lead Balloon

Episode 3.3 - Fax

Rick is a guest on a much-loved radio panel show - and manages to get the worst score of all time. He encounters more problems on the work front when his email system crashes and he has to find someone who still has a fax machine.

In-Depth Episode Synopsis

Warning: the below synopsis may contain spoilers

Meanwhile Sam has formed a band with Ben. Rick objects to their loud rehearsals, but when it looks like the imaginatively-named 'Ben and Sam' are about to achieve success, through their exposure on YouTube, he soon changes his tune.

First Broadcast Details

Date:
Thu 27th November 2008
Time:
22.00
Channel:
BBC Two
Length:
30 minutes

Episode 3.3 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
John Biggins ... Clive Gray (Neighbour)
Timothy Bentinck ... Jacob Langley (Panel Show Host)
Catherine Shepherd ... Sandra (Estate Agent)
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

Video Clips From This Episode

Click To Watch Clip
Sneak preview clip of Ben and Sam in action in the third series of Lead Balloon. All will make sense if you watch the third episode of the new series. Trivia: The actual track was specially written for the show by Drew McConnell from Babyshambles.