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Lead Balloon

Series 1

Episode 5: Pistachio

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC HD

Sitcom about a disillusioned stand-up comedian and writer. Rick buys himself a scooter, but his excitement turns to dismay as he starts to worry that it makes him look gay. Show more

London Spy

Episode 4

Duration: 58 minutes

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

Drama mini-series. Danny is confronted with a side of his lover's life that seems to undermine their relationship. As he wonders whether to give up, he remembers a vital clue. Show more

Contributors

Doppelganger:
Riccardo Scamarcio
Silversmith:
Henry Goodman
Professor Marcus Shaw:
Adrian Lester
Detective Taylor:
Samantha Spiro
Phone Voice:
Jay Benedict
Producer:
Guy Heeley
Executive Producer:
Tim Bevan
Executive Producer:
Eric Fellner
Executive Producer:
Juliette Howell
Executive Producer:
Tom Rob Smith

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC HD

Dark sitcom about a daytime talk show. Ratings for the Vivienne Vyle Show soar when a guest punches Vivienne, so the producer is inspired to feature increasingly extreme guests. Show more

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales

Drama series set in 1943 following the Coyne family and their neighbours. After receiving a book from Captain Dreyfuss, Rose makes a passionate stand for the people of Moybeg. Show more

Contributors

Rose Coyne:
Hattie Morahan
Michael Coyne:
Owen McDonnell
Captain Ronald Dreyfuss:
Aaron Staton
Barney Quinn:
Gavin Drea
RM Frederick Stewart:
Nick Dunning
Davey Hanlon:
Seamus O'Hara
Emma Coyne:
Eileen O'Higgins
Failey:
Kerr Logan
Ned Hanlon:
Des McAleer
Mickey Joe Hanlon:
Ryan McParland
Francis Coyne:
Michael Nevin
Seamie Brady:
Isaac Heslip
Kate Coyne:
Mia Carlin
Bailiff Billy Prince:
Brian Milligan
Sergeant Gibson:
Peter Ballance
Andrew Black :
Ruairi O'Connor
Harrington:
Conor Grimes
Carson :
BJ Hogg
Nick Graham :
Christopher Grant
Older Francis:
Ciaran Hinds

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales

Feature-length drama about how singer Bob Geldof and promoter Harvey Goldsmith put together Live Aid, the global charity music event. Show more

Contributors

Harvey Goldsmith:
Ian Hart
Bob Geldof:
Domhnall Gleeson
Paul McCartney:
Paul Rhys
Andy Zweck:
Padraic Delaney
Pete Smith:
Chris Dunlop
Bernard Doherty:
Andrew Whipp
Tony Powell:
Owen Roe
Mike Appleton:
Conor Mullen
Margaret Thatcher:
Ingrid Craigie
Kevin Jenden:
Bush Moukarzel
Jim (BBC Technician):
Jim Roche
BBC Presenter:
Mark Huberman
Mike Mitchell:
Mark Tankersley
Barbara:
Aoife Duffin
Billy Connolly:
Dave Young
Paula Yates:
Lesley Ann Halvey
Executive Producer:
Robert Cooper
Executive Producer:
Kate Triggs
Writer:
Joe Dunlop

Genres

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales

Drama series set in 1943 following the Coyne family and their neighbours after the US Army Air Force sets up camp in the middle of their rural Northern Irish parish. Show more

Contributors

Rose Coyne:
Hattie Morahan
Michael Coyne:
Owen McDonnell
Captain Ronald Dreyfuss:
Aaron Staton
Lieutenant Barnhill:
Corey Cott
Barney Quinn:
Gavin Drea
Davey Hanlon:
Seamus O'Hara
Emma Coyne:
Eileen O'Higgins
Failey:
Kerr Logan
Ned Hanlon:
Des McAleer
Mickey Joe Hanlon:
Ryan McParland
Francis Coyne:
Michael Nevin
Seamie Brady:
Isaac Heslip
Ellen Quinn:
Maggie Cronin
Nellie Fox:
Christina Nelson
Sergeant Noches:
Aldo Uribe
Lieutenant Wilson:
Ross Anderson
Kate Coyne:
Mia Carlin
Minnie Ryan:
Aimee Richardson
Bridie Hagan:
Hayley McQuillan
Battle Fatigue:
Sam Lucas Smith
Maisie Quinn:
Sophie Mellotte
Older Francis:
Ciaran Hinds

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales

Drama series. On Halloween the Coyne family finds out the cost of taking what isn't theirs when an outbreak of scarlet fever feels like the price to be paid for their choices. Show more

Contributors

Rose Coyne:
Hattie Morahan
Michael Coyne:
Owen McDonnell
Captain Ronald Dreyfuss:
Aaron Staton
Barney Quinn:
Gavin Drea
Davey Hanlon:
Seamus O'Hara
Emma Coyne:
Eileen O'Higgins
Failey:
Kerr Logan
Ned Hanlon:
Des McAleer
Mickey Joe Hanlon:
Ryan McParland
Francis Coyne:
Michael Nevin
Tillie Zeigler:
Kate Phillips
Clarrie Marsden:
Niall Buggy
Sweet Seller:
Skye McClenaghan
Kate Coyne:
Mia Carlin
Nellie Fox:
Christina Nelson
Minnie Ryan:
Aimee Richardson
Bridie Hagan:
Hayley McQuillan
Ellen Quinn:
Maggie Cronin
Maisie Quinn:
Sophie Mellotte
Seamie Brady:
Isaac Heslip
Lieutenant Steiger:
Cosmo Jarvis
Sergeant Gibson:
Peter Ballance
Ambulance Driver:
Matthew Forsythe
Brendan Moran:
Mark Fitzgerald
Father Nolan:
Michael Colgan
Older Francis:
Ciaran Hinds

Duration: 1 hour, 50 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two England

19th-century drama based on the slow-burning love affair between poet John Keats (Ben Whishaw), cursed by poverty and ill-health, and young seamstress Fanny Brawne (Abbie Cornish). Show more

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales HD

Drama series. As Rose prepares for the Christmas party, she struggles to understand why Dreyfuss has neglected her. Michael has a surprise for Rose. Show more

Contributors

Rose Coyne:
Hattie Morahan
Michael Coyne:
Owen McDonnell
Captain Ronald Dreyfuss:
Aaron Staton
Barney Quinn:
Gavin Drea
Emma Coyne:
Eileen O'Higgins
Failey:
Kerr Logan
Ned Hanlon:
Des McAleer
Mickey Joe Hanlon:
Ryan McParland
Francis Coyne:
Michael Nevin
Tillie Zeigler:
Kate Phillips
Will Williams:
Sam Lucas Smith
Kate Coyne:
Mia Carlin
Jeweller:
Dan Gordon
Martin Brady:
Jonathan Harden
Jack Corey:
Frank McCusker
Seamie Brady:
Isaac Heslip
Father Nolan:
Michael Colgan
Harrington:
Conor Grimes
Andrew Black :
Ruairi O'Connor
Sergeant Noches:
Aldo Uribe
Lieutenant Harper:
Jack Greenlees
Lieutenant Steiger:
Cosmo Jarvis
Nellie Fox:
Christina Nelson
Tilly Girl Doris:
Jolene O'Hara
Tilly Girl Mandy:
Philippa O'Hara
Older Francis:
Ciaran Hinds

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Missing for six years, Brian tells stories of Sham, where alternative therapies abound. Stars Neil Pearson. From March 2011. Show more

Lead Balloon

Series 3

Episode 5: Spikey

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

Sitcom about ex-celebrity comedian Rick Spleen. When Rick and Mel are invited to the theatre, Rick's reluctance increases when he realises that the play is by an ex-stand-up. Show more

Lead Balloon

Series 3

Episode 6: Mistake

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

Sitcom about ex-celebrity comedian Rick Spleen. Rick overhears Mel talking about a lucrative presenting job one of her clients is up for and decides the job should be his. Show more

Lead Balloon

Series 3

Episode 7: Nuts

Duration: 40 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)Latest broadcast: on BBC Four

Sitcom about an ex-celebrity comedian. Rick is looking forward to spending Christmas at home with Mel, as it will be a well-earned break from playing Mr Smee in panto. Show more

Lead Balloon

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

Lead Balloon

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

Lead Balloon

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

Lead Balloon

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

Lead Balloon

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

Lead Balloon

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

Lead Balloon

Series 1

Episode 1: Rubbish

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

Sitcom about Rick Spleen, a disillusioned comedian and writer whose career has not gone to plan. Rick fronts a government TV recycling campaign which backfires spectacularly. Show more