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Lead Balloon

TV Series2006 – 201130m4 seasons · 27 episodes
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Comedy

Sitcom about Rick Spleen, a disillusioned stand-up comedian and writer whose career has not gone to plan.

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Episode guide

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E1PigMay 31, 2011 · 30m · When a Sunday newspaper wants to do an 'At Home With' feature about Rick's partner Mel, he naturally tries to muscle in on the action.Not rated yet
E2DeadJun 7, 2011 · 30m · Rick lands a job as a presenter on the Bargain Channel - it's Britain's premier shopping channel, as he points out to anyone who will listen.Not rated yet
E3ShoddyJun 14, 2011 · 30m · Rick's going from strength to strength in his new job as a presenter on the Bargain Channel, but he's not best pleased when Marty takes a shine to his co-presenter.Not rated yet
E4OffJun 21, 2011 · 30m · With no other work on offer, Rick decides to set up his own stand-up comedy workshop. But the first week's class attracts just five students.Not rated yet
E5BladeJun 28, 2011 · 30m · Rick reluctantly agrees to teach a Stand-up Comedy Workshop in Belford Prison, but he is taken hostage by a knife-wielding prisoner.Not rated yet
E6EndJul 5, 2011 · 30m · Rick has at last found the fame and success he so desperately craved thanks to his ordeal as a hostage, and he is asked to host The Brave Britain Awards.Not rated yet

Top cast

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Jack DeeRick SpleenTony GardnerMichaelRasmus HardikerBenRaquel CassidyMelSean PowerMartyAnna CrillyMagdaAntonia Campbell-HughesSam
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Details

Premiered
October 4, 2006
Ended
July 5, 2011
Status
Ended
Network
BBC Two
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Language
English
Episode runtime
30m
TVmaze ID
4025

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