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Lead Balloon is a British sitcom starring Jack Dee as a cynical and misanthropic comedian. The series follows his personal and professional struggles, and features a theme tune by Paul Weller.
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Learn the meaning and origin of the phrase 'go down like a lead balloon', which means to fail completely and be considered a flop by the public. Find out how it relates to the band Led Zeppelin and the Hindenberg disaster.
Lead Balloon is a TV series about Rick Spleen, a world-weary comedian who does corporate jobs to pay the bills. The show features a cast of quirky characters, dry humor and situational comedy.
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- 2006-10-04
- Comedy
- 30
6 days ago · Find out how and where to watch "Lead Balloon" online on Netflix, Prime Video, and Disney+ today – including 4K and free options.
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- Jack Dee
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Rick has regrets about presenting a You've Been Framed-style DVD. Rick sports a black eye after getting into a fight at an awards ceremony. Rick confides he may have killed a popular entertainer ...
- Jack Dee
- Alex Hardcastle
- October 27, 2006
Jan 12, 2020 · Watch the first episode of Lead Balloon, a sitcom starring Jack Dee as Rick Spleen, a disillusioned stand-up comedian writer. In this episode, Rick faces a dilemma when he learns a secret about his brother Michael's new restaurant.
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By genre: Comedy > Sitcoms. All episodes of Lead Balloon.