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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. Also features Raquel Cassidy, Sean Power, Antonia Campbell-Hughes, Rasmus Hardiker, Tony Gardner and Anna Crilly
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Series 4, Episode 1 - Pig
Rick's career is at an all-time low: even his idea of writing a novel gets stuck on page one.
Further details
Rick's career is at an all-time low, so when a Sunday newspaper wants to do an 'At Home With' feature about his partner Mel, Rick naturally tries to muscle in on the action. But when he decides that having a pet pig would look good in the photos, Rick proves that if nothing else, he's the prize-winning author of his own downfall.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Tuesday 31st May 2011
- 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 |
John Biggins | Clive Gray (Neighbour) |
Ingrid Oliver | Jenny (Journalist) |
William Andrews | Alan (Photographer) |
Jack Dee | Writer |
Pete Sinclair | Writer |
Alex Hardcastle | Director |
Alex Hardcastle | Producer |
Addison Cresswell | Executive Producer |
Andrew Beint | Executive Producer |
Liana Del Giudice (as Liana Del Guidice) | Editor |
Gordon Whistance | Production Designer |
Video
Magda And The Pig
Magda questions the reason that Rick has a pig in the house.
Featuring: Anna Crilly (Magda) & Jack Dee (Rick Spleen).