Lead Balloon Series 2, Episode 7 - Rita - British Comedy Guide (original) (raw)

Rick lands a cameo role in a film. He must try and get an autograph from a famous Hollywood legend - a task that proves easier said than done.

Further details

Rick lands a cameo role in a film, appearing alongside a famous Hollywood legend. When it turns out that Michael's father is her biggest fan, Rick promises to get her autograph for him - a task that proves easier said than done.

Things at Mel's work are less glamorous - one of her clients is presenting a new series of Geriatric Ward. Meanwhile on the domestic front, things grind to a halt as Rick has to deal with a sluggish football-obsessed electrician.

Broadcast details

Date

Wednesday 26th December 2007

Time

9:30pm

Channel

BBC Two

Length

30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast

Jack Dee Rick Spleen
Raquel Cassidy Mel
Sean Power Marty
Antonia Campbell-Hughes Sam
Rasmus Hardiker Ben
Tony Gardner Michael
Anna Crilly Magda

Guest cast

William Hoyland Ambrose
Karen Bryson Ally
Simon Mattacks Rory
Pearce Quigley Alan

Writing team

Jack Dee Writer
Pete Sinclair Writer

Production team

Alex Hardcastle Director
Alex Hardcastle Producer
Addison Cresswell Executive Producer
Andrew Beint Executive Producer
Russell Beeden Editor
Gordon Whistance Production Designer