Lead Balloon. Image shows from L to R: Mel (Raquel Cassidy), Sam (Antonia Campbell-Hughes), Rick Spleen (Jack Dee). Image credit: Open Mike Productions.

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Lead Balloon - Production Details, Plus Regular Cast and Crew

Lead Balloon. Image of Rick Spleen (Jack Dee). Image credit: Open Mike Productions.

"Sitcom starring Jack Dee as Rick Spleen, a grumpy misanthropic stand-up comedian whose life is plagued by let downs and embarrassment"

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Comedy Details
Comedy Type:TV Sitcom
Broadcast:Wed 4th October 2006 - Tue 23rd December 2008  (BBC2 / BBC4)
Episode Count:21 (3 series)
Production Company :Open Mike Productions
Filming Locations:Filmed on location in London
Soundtrack:'One Way Road' by Paul Weller
Laugh Track:NO, Laugh Track Free
Regular Cast
Jack Dee ... Rick Spleen
Raquel Cassidy ... Mel
Sean Power ... Marty
Antonia Campbell-Hughes ... Sam
Rasmus Hardiker ... Ben
Tony Gardner ... Michael
Anna Crilly ... Magda
Writing Team
Jack Dee ... Writer
Pete Sinclair ... Writer
Production Team
Alex Hardcastle ... Director
Alex Hardcastle ... Producer
Addison Cresswell ... Exec Producer
Andrew Beint ... Exec Producer
Gordon Whistance ... Production Design
Russell Beeden ... Editor (Series 1-2)
Simon Reglar ... Editor (Series 3)
Other Cast / Crew
Lucy Lumsden ... Commissioner

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