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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 3, Episode 6 - Mistake
Further details
Rick complains at being disturbed by Magda's cleaning activities and by Ben and Sam, who are making samosas to sell at a free festival.
When Marty takes a shine to Mel's assistant Izzy, it's turning into a disaster for Rick - until he overhears Mel talking about a lucrative presenting job that one of her clients is up for. He decides that the job should be his.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 18th December 2008
- Time
- 10pm
- 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 |
Eleanor Matsuura | Izzy |
Jack Dee | Writer |
Pete Sinclair | Writer |
Video
Jack Dee introduces 'Mistake'
Rick's neighbour Clive comes around for another moan... this time about the increased traffic coming to the Spleen's house. Jack Dee introduces the clip.
Featuring: Jack Dee (Rick Spleen) & John Biggins (Clive Gray).