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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 6 - End
Further details
Thanks to his ordeal as a hostage, the "Prison Siege Comic", as he is now known in the tabloids, is on an all-time high. He's inundated with offers - from appearing as a hostage expert on the national news, to featuring in a celebrity survival series. When he is asked to host The Brave Britain Awards in front of a live television audience of millions, Rick thinks all his dreams have finally come true. But, as he prepares to go on stage, it seems that the dream is about to turn into a nightmare.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Tuesday 5th July 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) |
| Michael Simkins | Newscaster |
| Sarah Belcher | Awards Show Production Manager |
| Gary McCormack | Donald's Messenger |
| 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
Ramp for Clive's Mum
Clive pops round to tell Rick about a mobility ramp he plans to build for his disabled mother. Will Rick agree to the plans?
Featuring: Jack Dee (Rick Spleen) & John Biggins (Clive Gray).