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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
Episode menu
Series 4, Episode 2 - Dead
Further details
Rick lands a job as a presenter on The Bargain Channel. For once, his new job even impresses surly Eastern European help Magda, who is a big fan of the show.
His writing partner Marty and local café owner Michael are not so easily convinced, but Rick is determined that he's finally found something he's good at.
Meanwhile, Rick's daughter Sam and boyfriend Ben are allegedly looking for work - without ever getting up from the sofa.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Tuesday 7th June 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 |
| Matthew Marsh | Chuck (Advert Actor) |
| Sophie Winkleman | Donna (Presenter) |
| David Schaal | Bargain Channel Producer |
| Jack Dee | Writer |
| Pete Sinclair | Writer |
| Alex Hardcastle | Director |
| Alex Hardcastle | Producer |
| Addison Cresswell | Executive Producer |
| Andrew Beint | Executive Producer |
| Mark Henson | Editor |
| Gordon Whistance | Production Designer |
Video
Wax And Shine
Rick is at a casting for a car wax advert.
Featuring: Jack Dee (Rick Spleen) & Matthew Marsh (Chuck).