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Sitcom about Rick Spleen, a disillusioned comedian and writer whose career has not gone to plan. Rick gets into a punch-up at an awards ceremony.

Sitcom about Rick Spleen, a disillusioned stand-up comedian and writer whose career has not gone to plan. Rick gets into a punch-up at an awards ceremony and ends up with a black eye. Back at home, he fails to find sympathy. Mel points out that Rick has mistakenly pledged a vast amount of money to cafe-owner Michael for a forthcoming charity event. Rick tries to wrangle his way out of the sponsorship with various ploys and ends up succeeding – but in an unintended and catastrophic way.

30 minutes

Last on

Tue 12 Jan 2010 00:30

Credits

Role Contributor
Rick Spleen Jack Dee
Mel Raquel Cassidy
Graham McLean Ian Ashpitel
Magda Anna Crilly
Marty Sean Power
Sam Antonia Campbell-Hughes
Ben Rasmus Hardiker
Michael Tony Gardner
Community Support Officer Owen Brazendale
Director Alex Hardcastle
Writer Jack Dee
Writer Pete Sinclair

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