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Lead Balloon

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BBC Two Ended Comedy

4 Seasons · 27 Episodes · Premiered October 4, 2006 · Ended July 5, 2011

Sitcom about Rick Spleen, a disillusioned stand-up comedian and writer whose career has not gone to plan.

Where to Watch: BBC Two

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Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

6 episodes 2006

Season 2

8 episodes 2007

Season 3

7 episodes 2008

Season 4

6 episodes 2011

Cast

Jack Dee

Jack Dee as Rick Spleen

Tony Gardner

Tony Gardner as Michael

Rasmus Hardiker

Rasmus Hardiker as Ben

Raquel Cassidy

Raquel Cassidy as Mel

Sean Power

Sean Power as Marty

Anna Crilly

Anna Crilly as Magda

Antonia Campbell-Hughes

Antonia Campbell-Hughes as Sam

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