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Series 4

Episode 1: Pig

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland

Sitcom. When a Sunday newspaper wants to do an 'At Home With' feature about Rick's partner Mel, he naturally tries to muscle in on the action. Show more

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Series 4

Episode 2: Dead

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC HD

Sitcom. Rick lands a job as a presenter on the Bargain Channel - it's Britain's premier shopping channel, as he points out to anyone who will listen. Show more

Contributors

Rick Spleen:
Jack Dee
Michael:
Tony Gardner
Floor Manager:
Donna Berlin
Producer - Chuck:
Matthew Marsh
Bargain Channel Producer:
David Schaal
Writer:
Jack Dee

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Series 4

Episode 3: Shoddy

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC HD

Sitcom. Rick's going from strength to strength in his new job as a presenter on the Bargain Channel, but he's not best pleased when Marty takes a shine to his co-presenter. Show more

Contributors

Rick Spleen:
Jack Dee
Michael:
Tony Gardner
Floor Manager:
Donna Berlin
Writer:
Jack Dee
Producer - Chuck:
Matthew Marsh
Bargain Channel Producer:
David Schaal

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Series 4

Episode 4: Off

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC HD

Sitcom. With no other work on offer, Rick decides to set up his own stand-up comedy workshop. But the first week's class attracts just five students. Show more

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Series 4

Episode 5: Blade

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC HD

Sitcom. Rick reluctantly agrees to teach a Stand-up Comedy Workshop in Belford Prison, but he is taken hostage by a knife-wielding prisoner. Show more

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Series 4

Episode 6: End

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC HD

Sitcom. Rick has at last found the fame and success he so desperately craved thanks to his ordeal as a hostage, and he is asked to host The Brave Britain Awards. Show more