My Hero 2000
What is My Hero?
My Hero is a BBC sitcom created by Paul Mendelson that initially aired in February 2000. The programme consists of six series and concluded in September 2006.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2000
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 50
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Feb 4, 2000
- Last aired
- Sep 10, 2006
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- BBC One
- Genres
- Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Updated
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Overview
My Hero is a BBC sitcom created by Paul Mendelson that initially aired in February 2000. The programme consists of six series and concluded in September 2006. The show follows the character Thermoman, a dim-witted superhero, who is portrayed by Ardal O'Hanlon for the majority of the series and by James Dreyfus in the final series. The series was regularly directed by John Stroud. My Hero has been broadcast in several countries, including the United States where it was shown on PBS and briefly on BBC America. In the UK, the digital channel Gold regularly re-runs the programme, although the last series has yet to appear on the channel. The show has also been re-run in Australia on UKTV. The series has had a notable run and continues to be re-aired in various countries.
Should you watch it?
“A bumbling British superhero juggles everyday life and hilarious mishaps.”
- Funny take on superhero tropes
- Strong British comedic writing
- Long-running with evolving cast
- Humor can feel dated in later series
- Cast change may affect character continuity
Watch it if you enjoy lighthearted British sitcoms that parody superhero conventions.
The show features mild comedy suitable for general audiences without strong language or violence.
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Season 1 · 6 episodes
- E1 My Hero Mytharc Feb 4, 2000
- E2 Guess Who's Coming to Lunch Core Feb 11, 2000
- E3 Mission Impossible Core Feb 18, 2000
- E4 Thermoman's Greatest Challenge Core Feb 25, 2000
- E5 Old Man Riverdance Mytharc Mar 3, 2000
- E6 The Party's Over Mytharc Mar 10, 2000
Season 2 · 6 episodes
- E1 Parents Mytharc May 14, 2001
- E2 Girlfriend Core May 21, 2001
- E3 Car Core May 28, 2001
- E4 Nemesis Core Jun 4, 2001
- E5 Pregnant Mytharc Jun 11, 2001
- E6 Wedding Mytharc Jun 18, 2001
Season 3 · 10 episodes
- E1 Baby Talk Mytharc Jun 7, 2002
- E2 Zero Tolerance Core Jun 14, 2002
- E3 Pet Rescue Core Jun 21, 2002
- E4 The Older Man Core Jun 28, 2002
- E5 Puttin' on the Writs Core Jul 5, 2002
- E6 Shock, Horror! Core Jul 12, 2002
- E7 Little Green Man Core Aug 2, 2002
- E8 Mine's a Double Core Aug 9, 2002
- E9 A Little Learning Mytharc Aug 16, 2002
- E10 A Day to Remember Mytharc Aug 23, 2002
Season 4 · 10 episodes
- E1 A Sporting Chance Mytharc Aug 8, 2003
- E2 The Living Dead Core Aug 15, 2003
- E3 Taking the Credit Core Aug 22, 2003
- E4 It's All in the Mind Core Aug 29, 2003
- E5 Space Virus Core Sep 5, 2003
- E6 The Mayor of Northolt Core Sep 12, 2003
- E7 Big Core Sep 19, 2003
- E8 The Consultant Core Sep 26, 2003
- E9 The Family Way Mytharc Oct 3, 2003
- E10 Time and Time Again Mytharc Oct 10, 2003
Season 5 · 10 episodes
- E1 The Foresight Saga Mytharc Jan 7, 2005
- E2 Illegal Aliens Core Jan 14, 2005
- E3 The First Husband's Club Core Jan 21, 2005
- E4 Cassie Come Home Core Jan 28, 2005
- E5 Nothing to Hide Core Feb 4, 2005
- E6 Brain Drain Core Feb 11, 2005
- E7 Fear and Clothing Core Feb 25, 2005
- E8 How Green Was My Ollie? Core Mar 4, 2005
- E9 Big Brother Mytharc Mar 18, 2005
- E10 Night Fever Mytharc Mar 25, 2005
Frequently asked questions
When did My Hero first air?
It premiered in February 2000.
How many series were produced?
The programme ran for six series.
Who played the superhero Thermoman?
Ardal O'Hanlon portrayed Thermoman in series one to five, and James Dreyfus took over in the final series.
Where can I find re‑runs of the series?
In the UK it is regularly broadcast on Gold (except the last series), it previously aired on PBS and BBC America in the US, and UKTV offered re‑runs in Australia.
What genre does My Hero belong to?
It is a comedy sitcom with sci‑fi/fantasy superhero elements.
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