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Lead Balloon. Rick Spleen (Jack Dee). Copyright: Open Mike Productions
Lead Balloon

Lead Balloon

  • 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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Dunces and Dorks

Rick appears as a Celebrity Oracle on a day time quiz show and makes a fool of himself. This is the scene the next day in Michael's cafe.

From Series 2, Episode 1. Featuring: Jack Dee (Rick Spleen), Tony Gardner (Michael) & Sean Power (Marty).

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