My Hero(2000)
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.
- Created by:
- Paul Mendelson
- First aired:
- 2000-02-04
- Country:
- GB
- Network:
- BBC One
Episodes
1. Parents
2001-05-14
Thermoman reveals his double identity to Janet's parents, in an attempt to gain their favour, but her mother can't keep a secret.
2. Girlfriend
2001-05-21
A curvaceous Ultronian appears, claiming to be George's fiancee. Xil learns to speak English when speaking to Tyler, she realises that she can learn from him. She does so and picks up his (local) accent. Meanwhile, Mrs Raven asks for a better deal for the job she does, Piers decides to let her go instead.
3. Car
2001-05-28 · 30m
Piers get a new Mercedes. George works hard to buy Janet a car and Arnie gets his powers back.
4. Nemesis
2001-06-04 · 30m
An old friend of Thermoman's takes over Piers' body and tries to put Thermoman out of the superhero business.
5. Pregnant
2001-06-11 · 30m
Our heroic couple find out that they're pregnant in this episode. As part of the pregnancy George endows Joyce with Ultronian powers, which she the uses to go about saving the day. The sub plot is Mrs. Raven convincing Piers that he is going to be on ""This is Your Life"", and uses this to milk all sorts of 'goodies' out of smarmy Dr Piers.
6. Wedding
2001-06-18
Shortly after they wed, janet goes into labor. The baby has super powers and can talk, which is normal for Thermian babies.
Where to watch
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Cast
James Dreyfus
George Monday / Thermoman
Emily Joyce
Janet Dawkins
Philip Whitchurch
Tyler
Lou Hirsch
Arnie Kawolski
Tim Wylton
Stanley Dawkins
Lill Roughley
Ella Dawkins
Hugh Dennis
Dr. Piers Crispin
Geraldine McNulty
Mrs. Raven
Pat Kelman
Ultron Postie
- F
Finlay Stroud
Ollie Sunday (voice)
- R
Riley Bassoli
Ollie Sunday
- K
Kyle Bassoli
Ollie Sunday
