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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.
Episode menu
Series 2, Episode 6 - Debacle
Rick hosts an event for a pharmaceutical company. His stand-up goes down surprisingly well, but some of his ill-advised gags have far-reaching consequences.
Further details
Meanwhile, one of Mel's clients is presenting a new holiday show - What Not To Pack.
When Rick discovers that Michael the local café owner is going on a metal detecting weekend, he suggests he should be on the show. But Rick soon has bigger things to worry about, as he suddenly finds himself propelled into the spotlight - as public enemy number one.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 20th December 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 |
Vincent Franklin | Barry |
Craig Parkinson | Simon Russell |
Fiona Bruce | Self |
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 |