Series One

Series One of Lead Balloon consists of 6 episodes.

The season premiered on 4th October, 2006.

Plot overview
Jack Dee stars as Rick Spleen, a successful but world-weary stand-up comedian who spends too much of his time hosting corporate events.

Rick and Marty, his American co-writer, spend their days arguing, drinking too much coffee, and devising work avoidance strategies.

Further distractions are provided by Magda, Rick's home help, his show-biz agent partner Mel, their teenage daughter Sam and her feckless boyfriend Ben.

Broadcasting
The first series aired on BBC Four in the autumn of 2006. It was shown on Wednesdays in the 10:30pm time slot. The ratings success of the first episodes led to the series having a repeat run on BBC Two, starting on 26th October. Lead Balloon was the first comedy series to be broadcast on the BBC's high-definition service, BBC HD. Episodes were also made available to download from the BBC's website during the first series run.

Episodes

 * Rubbish
 * Wayne
 * £5000
 * Allergic
 * Pistachio
 * Fatty