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Lead Balloon

7.620064 seasonsTV SeriesComedy

Lead Balloon is a British television series produced by Open Mike Productions for BBC Four. The series was created and is co-written by comedian Jack Dee and Pete Sinclair. It stars Dee as Rick Spleen, a cynical and misanthropic comedian…

Where to watch

Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Pig
May 31, 2011
E2
Dead
Jun 7, 2011
E3
Shoddy
Jun 14, 2011
E4
Off
Jun 21, 2011
E5
Blade
Jun 28, 2011
E6
End
Jul 5, 2011

Cast

JDJack Dee
Jack Dee
Rick Spleen
TGTony Gardner
Tony Gardner
Michael
RHRasmus Hardiker
Rasmus Hardiker
Ben
ACAnna Crilly
Anna Crilly
Magda
RCRaquel Cassidy
Raquel Cassidy
Mel
SPSean Power
Sean Power
Marty

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Lead Balloon — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Lead Balloon?

Lead Balloon isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store. It's not on Netflix.

Is Lead Balloon on Netflix?

No, Lead Balloon is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.

Is Lead Balloon on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Lead Balloon isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Lead Balloon for free?

Lead Balloon isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.

How many seasons are in Lead Balloon?

Lead Balloon has 4 seasons in total (27 episodes). The series concluded in 2011.

Are all episodes of Lead Balloon out yet?

Yes — all 27 episodes across 4 seasons of Lead Balloon are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 5 of Lead Balloon?

No — Lead Balloon ended after 4 seasons, so there is no Season 5.