Series 1, Episode 5 - Old Man Riverdance
George receives a visit from his father, the original Thermoman, who now resides in the Dunrescuin' home for retired superheroes in Florida.
Further details
George receives a visit from his father, the original Thermoman, who now resides in the Dunrescuin' home for retired superheroes in Florida. George's father, Seamus, is unhappy that his son is co-habiting with an Earth girl. Apart from the smell, she is interfering with his work. On planet Ultron, a father's word is law, or risk inter vention by the all-powerful Ultron Council - a prospect George doesn't relish having seen what they did to his cousin Arnie Having given the couple two days to try to prove him wrong, Seamus decides George must leave. But Janet has a plan: if Seamus meets her own parents and hears how much they disapprove of George, this should make Seamus jump to George's defence. Fine in theory; in practice the parents bond in mutual disapproval of their offspring's relationship. There is only one thing to do. If George wants to stay with Janet, he must renounce his superhero status...
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 3rd March 2000
- Time
- 8:30pm
- Channel
- BBC One
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew