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My Hero (2000)

TV Series ★ 6.5 30 min

My Hero is a BBC sitcom created by Paul Mendelson. The programme ran for six series, first broadcast in February 2000, and concluding in September 2006. The series follows the antics of the dim-witted superhero "Thermoman", portrayed by Ardal O'Hanlon in series one to five and by James Dreyfus in the final series. The series was regularly directed by John Stroud. In the UK, the digital channel Gold regularly re-runs the programme, although the last series has yet to appear on the channel. In the United States it was shown on PBS and, briefly, BBC America. In Australia, UKTV offered re-runs of the first three series, while BBC Entertainment provided repeats for Scandinavia.

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Released
February 4, 2000
Runtime
30 min
IMDb
tt0233084
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Studio
Big Bear Films

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Frequently asked questions

What is My Hero about?
My Hero is a BBC sitcom created by Paul Mendelson. The programme ran for six series, first broadcast in February 2000, and concluding in September 2006. The series follows the antics of the dim-witted superhero "Thermoman", portrayed by Ardal O'Hanlon in series one to five and by James Dreyfus in the final series. The series was regularly directed by John Stroud. In the UK, the digital channel Gold regularly re-runs the programme, although the last series has yet to appear on the channel. In the United States it was shown on PBS and, briefly, BBC America. In Australia, UKTV offered re-runs of the first three series, while BBC Entertainment provided repeats for Scandinavia.
Who created My Hero?
My Hero was created by Paul Mendelson.
Who stars in My Hero?
My Hero stars Ardal O'Hanlon, Emily Joyce, Philip Whitchurch, Lou Hirsch.
When was My Hero released?
My Hero is a 2000 comedy, sci-fi & fantasy series.
Where can I watch My Hero?
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