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Lead Balloon: all seasons, episodes and where it airs in the UK
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Lead Balloon is a UK comedy series on BBC Two, which ran from 2006 to 2011, with 4 seasons and 27 episodes.
Lead Balloon has ended; its final episode aired on Tuesday, July 5, 2011.
Lead Balloon seasons (4 seasons, 27 episodes)
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | October 4, 2006 | November 8, 2006 |
| Season 2 | 8 | November 15, 2007 | January 3, 2008 |
| Season 3 | 7 | November 13, 2008 | December 23, 2008 |
| Season 4 | 6 | May 31, 2011 | July 5, 2011 |
Original UK air dates on BBC Two.
Common questions
How many seasons of Lead Balloon are there?
Lead Balloon has 4 seasons and 27 episodes, first airing on Wednesday, October 4, 2006.
Has Lead Balloon ended?
Lead Balloon has ended; its final episode aired on Tuesday, July 5, 2011.
What channel is Lead Balloon on in the UK?
Lead Balloon aired on BBC Two. Past episodes are often available on the broadcaster's own catch-up app.
Who stars in Lead Balloon?
The main cast includes Jack Dee, Tony Gardner, Rasmus Hardiker, Raquel Cassidy.
Source: TVmaze (CC BY-SA), retrieved October 7, 2026.