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Lead Balloon

Lead Balloon

2006TV Series⏱️ 30m
Comedy
7.8
IMDB Rating
1,667 votes

Rick Spleen is a world-weary comedian who ends up doing far too many corporate jobs to pay the bills.

Director
N/A
Writers
N/A
Stars
Jack Dee, Raquel Cassidy, Sean Power
Release Date
October 4, 2006
Language
English
Country
United Kingdom
🎯 5
Nominations
💬 6
Reviews
📋 1.8K
Watchlists
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🎭 Top Cast

Jack Dee
Jack Dee
as Rick Spleen
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
Rasmus Hardiker
Rasmus Hardiker
as Ben
Tony Gardner
Tony Gardner
as Michael
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John Biggins
as Clive Gray
Robbie Coltrane
Robbie Coltrane
as Donald
Sophie Winkleman
Sophie Winkleman
as Donna

🎬 Technical Specs

Aspect Ratio
1.78 : 1
Color
Color
Production
Open Mike Productions

🏷️ Keywords

comedian

🎯 Categories

Comedy

⭐ Featured Review

One of my favourite British Sitcoms
by JP_MV_2025-10-14
9/10

"Brilliant comedy which flew under the radar but up there with the best (in my opinion). What makes it great for me is the complexity of Jack's character and how his personality mar every interaction with anyone in his orbit, except for his family and writing partner who expertly manage his foibles. Some really excellent relationships are explored - his weed addicted daughter and her gormless-but-likeable boyfriend, the cold eastern European maid who takes everything literally, the tragic cafe owner who Rick patronises possibly just for writing material, convenience or a morbid fascinati..."

📖 Synopsis

Rick Spleen is a world-weary comedian who ends up doing far too many corporate jobs to pay the bills.