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My Hero. Image shows from L to R: Janet Dawkins (Emily Joyce), George Sunday (Ardal O'Hanlon). Copyright: Big Bear Films
My Hero

My Hero

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 2000 - 2006
  • 52 episodes (6 series)

Super hero Thermoman struggles to understand the Earth way of life, but attempts to keep a family in suburbia all the same. Stars Ardal O'Hanlon, James Dreyfus, Emily Joyce, Geraldine McNulty, Hugh Dennis and more.

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Series 2, Episode 4 - Nemesis

A vengeful school mate, Rovi, comes to Earth intent on making George (aka Thermoman) miserable. First he takes over Piers' body and makes Janet fall in love with him. Then he takes over as the world's superhero. In a desperate attempt to win Janet back,Thermoman issues the terible challenge of Chang-Ching. Can he defeat Rovi/Piers and win back Janet's love?

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 4th June 2001
Time
8:30pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Ardal O'Hanlon George Sunday
Emily Joyce Janet Dawkins
Geraldine McNulty Mrs Raven
Hugh Dennis Dr Piers Crispin
Lill Roughley Ella Dawkins
Philip Whitchurch Tyler
Lou Hirsch Arnie
Tim Wylton Stanley Dawkins
Guest cast
James Holmes Rovi Grubelddim
Writing team
Gary Lawson Writer
John Phelps Writer
Paul Alexander Script Editor
Production team
John Stroud Director
John Stroud Producer
Geoffrey Perkins Executive Producer
Marcus Mortimer Producer
Jed Leventhall Associate Producer
Barrie Westwell Associate Producer
Graham Hutchings Editor
James Dillon Production Designer
Tracey Gillham Casting Director
Sally Plum Costume Designer
Marella Shearer Make-up Designer
Derek Constable Lighting Designer
Philip Pope Composer
Keith Reed Location Lighting Director
Julie Sykes 1st Assistant Director

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