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New series 1/6. Jack Dee stars as successful but world-weary stand-up comedian Rick Spleen.
Rubbish. Rick fronts a TV recycling campaign which backfires spectacularly, and he and partner Mel are invited to the christening of a remarkably ugly baby.
Writers Jack Dee and Pete Sinclair ; Producer/Director Alex Hardcastle First shown on BBC4 The Inside Story: page

Contributors

Unknown:
Jack Dee
Unknown:
Rick Spleen.
Unknown:
Jack Dee
Unknown:
Pete Sinclair
Director:
Alex Hardcastle
Rick Spleen:
Jack Dee
Marty:
Sean Power
Mel:
Raquel Cassidy
Magda:
Anna Crilly
Michael:
Tony Gardner
Sam:
Antonia Campbell-Hughes
Ben:
Rasmus Hardiker
Maureen:
Miranda Hart

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