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Episode 3.5 - Spikey

Rick and Mel invited to the theatre by one of her clients. Rick's reluctance increases when he realises that the hit play they're about to see was written by an ex stand-up who used to appear on the same bill as him.

In-Depth Episode Synopsis

Warning: the below synopsis may contain spoilers

But not even in his worst nightmares could Rick have imagined the humiliating way that the evening ends.

Meanwhile it's looking like Sam and Ben really have split up. Rick isn't that bothered - until it emerges that Sam has been seeing more of Spikey, who Rick describes as a walking biohazard.

First Broadcast Details

Date:
Thu 11th December 2008
Time:
22.00
Channel:
BBC Two
Length:
30 minutes

Episode 3.5 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
Alex Lowe ... Phil Randell (Radio DJ)
Bronson Webb ... Spikey
Ronan Vibert ... Sir Kenneth Albright
Lorna Watson ... Susan
Alex MacQueen ... Brendan
Nadia Cameron-Blakey ... Camilla Raines
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
Mark Henson ... Editor

Video Clips From This Episode


Rick introduces a clip from the new episode of Lead Balloon.