Comedy

Lead Balloon: all seasons, episodes and where to watch

Name: Lead Balloon
Genre: Comedy
Cast: Jack Dee, Tony Gardner, Rasmus Hardiker, Raquel Cassidy, Sean Power

BBC (U.K.) comedy series (2006–2011), 4 seasons.

Season complete BBC (U.K.) Listings updated November 3, 2026 Listings

Quick answer · Season 4

Lead Balloon is a comedy series that aired on BBC (U.K.), running from 2006 to 2011 with 4 seasons and 27 episodes. Lead Balloon has ended. Its final episode aired on July 5, 2011.

U.S. premiere: May 31, 2011
Where: BBC (U.K.)
Time: Varies by station
Episodes: 6
Finale: July 5, 2011

Where to watch Lead Balloon season 4 in the U.S.

Where to watch Lead Balloon season 4 in the U.S.
Where	How	When	Notes
BBC (U.K.)	Broadcast (free)Antenna / cable	May 31, 2011 – July 5, 2011	Original U.K. run on BBC Two. [1]

Season 4 episode schedule

Lead Balloon season 4 U.S. episode schedule
Ep.	Title	U.S. date	Time	Status
1	Pig	Tue, May 31, 2011 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
2	Dead	Tue, Jun 7, 2011 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
3	Shoddy	Tue, Jun 14, 2011 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
4	Off	Tue, Jun 21, 2011 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
5	Blade	Tue, Jun 28, 2011 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
6	End	Tue, Jul 5, 2011 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed

Dates are U.S. dates. Broadcast times are the network's national slot; your local station may differ.

About Lead Balloon

Lead Balloon is a comedy series that aired on BBC (U.K.), running from 2006 to 2011 with 4 seasons and 27 episodes. Lead Balloon has ended. Its final episode aired on July 5, 2011.

Season 4: Season 4 of Lead Balloon aired from May 31, 2011 to July 5, 2011 on BBC (U.K.) (6 episodes).

Network / service: BBC Two (first aired October 4, 2006)
Official site: bbc.co.uk
Main cast over the series (TVmaze): Jack Dee (Rick Spleen), Tony Gardner (Michael), Rasmus Hardiker (Ben), Raquel Cassidy (Mel), Sean Power (Marty)

All seasons

Season 4

Season complete

Season 4 of Lead Balloon aired from May 31, 2011 to July 5, 2011 on BBC (U.K.) (6 episodes).

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Season 3

Season complete

Season 3 of Lead Balloon aired from November 13, 2008 to December 23, 2008 on BBC (U.K.) (7 episodes).

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Season 2

Season complete

Season 2 of Lead Balloon aired from November 15, 2007 to January 3, 2008 on BBC (U.K.) (8 episodes).

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Season 1

Season complete

Season 1 of Lead Balloon aired from October 4, 2006 to November 8, 2006 on BBC (U.K.) (6 episodes).

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Common questions

How many seasons of Lead Balloon are there?

Lead Balloon has 4 seasons and 27 episodes listed, airing from October 4, 2006 to July 5, 2011.

Is Lead Balloon cancelled or ended?

Lead Balloon has ended. Its final episode aired on July 5, 2011.

Where can I watch Lead Balloon?

Lead Balloon originally aired on BBC (U.K.) in the U.S. Streaming rights for older seasons change over time, so check BBC (U.K.)'s own app and the major streaming services for the current home.