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Sitcom about a disillusioned stand-up comedian and writer. Rick confides to Mel and Marty that he may have inadvertently killed one of Britain's best loved entertainers.

Sitcom about Rick Spleen, a disillusioned stand-up comedian and writer whose career has not gone to plan. Rick confides to Mel and Marty that he may have inadvertently killed one of Britain's best loved entertainers. Marty and Rick are busy writing for Rick's forthcoming appearance on topical news panel show Bullet in the News, but cafe-owner Michael has his own thoughts about what stories might work on the show, much to Rick's fury.

30 minutes

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Thu 14 Jan 201000:30
BBC HD

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Credits

Rick SpleenJack Dee
MelRaquel Cassidy
Peter RootSteven Alvey
BjörnMatthew Crompton
MagdaAnna Crilly
Electrical Shop ManEwen MacIntosh
MartySean Power
BenRasmus Hardiker
SamAntonia Campbell-Hughes
MichaelTony Gardner

Broadcasts

  • Thu 9 Aug 200722:30
    BBC Four
  • Fri 10 Aug 200702:05
    BBC Four
  • Tue 15 Jul 200823:30
    BBC HD
  • Thu 14 Jan 201000:30
    BBC HD