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. Also features Raquel Cassidy, Sean Power, Antonia Campbell-Hughes, Rasmus Hardiker, Tony Gardner and Anna Crilly
Streaming rank this week: 3,040
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Series 2, Episode 2 - Hero
Further details
Rick gets even more excited when, as a result, a TV executive agrees to come to dinner to talk about Rick's career. Magda prepares a traditional dish from her country for the evening, but when the guests finally arrive, Rick gets an unwelcome surprise.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 22nd November 2007
- Time
- 9:30pm
- Channel
- BBC Two
- Length
- 30 minutes
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 |
| John Biggins | Clive Gray (Neighbour) |
| Neil Edmond | Policeman |
| Martin Marquez | Tony |
| Cathryn Bradshaw | Sheryl |
| 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
Rick is in the paper as a hero
Rick becomes a local hero when he stops someone from committing suicide... not that he likes bragging on about it.
Featuring: Jack Dee (Rick Spleen) & Sean Power (Marty).
Press
Off The Telly Review
Shorn of the excesses of Curb Your Enthusiasm, Lead Balloon reveals traces of true brilliance. Perhaps it would be more palatable to many if they actually did admit the link instead of constantly denying the obvious.
John Phillips, Off The Telly, 22nd November 2007