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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
Rick is in the paper as a hero
Rick becomes a local hero when he stops someone from committing suicide... not that he likes bragging on about it.
From Series 2, Episode 2. Featuring: Jack Dee (Rick Spleen) & Sean Power (Marty).