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- 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.
Magda Gets a Comedy Lesson
Rick teaches Magda the basics of comedy, she attempts a joke about gypsy's which doesn't go down well with Rick.
View this clip on the BBC website
From Series 4, Episode 4. Featuring: Anna Crilly (Magda) & Jack Dee (Rick Spleen).