Friends and Heroes

Did You Know?

• The first season was dubbed in Manx Gaelic, the first animated series to be dubbed in that language.
• The show was hailed as 'The Best Youth/Children's Programme of 2007' by the UK's Religious Broadcasting Council.
• Starting with the second season, the show is produced in HD.

Story

The first episode introduces Samuel, Diana, their son Macky, and their parrot Pontius, who live in the Delta Quarter and hide rebels in their home. Samuel's friend, a rebel commander in Judea, sends his daughters Leah and Rebecca to stay with them. In episode two, Macky and Rebecca meet Portia, the governor's niece, who becomes a friend unaware of their rebel activities. Episode three introduces Miriam and Nathan, fellow rebels, and their adopted African son Sollie.

The first season follows journeys to protect rebels until Tobias discovers the truth, forcing the family to flee Alexandria. Macky and Portia arrive in Jerusalem during the Roman siege, where Macky meets Isaac, a rebel who pretends to be senile, and becomes a courier between Jerusalem and the outside world. Inside Jerusalem, Macky meets Sarah, a Zealot, straining his relationship with Portia. He also befriends Lucius, a Roman officer and secret Friend of Jesus.

Macky faces old adversaries Tobias and Brutacus, takes greater risks, and is captured by the Romans. Portia ensures Macky is sent to Rome, his only hope.

Voice cast

Len Carlson (season 1) and Adam James (seasons 2–3) provide the narration. Austin Di Iulio voices Macky, a fun-loving rebel who grew up in Alexandria and moved to Jerusalem before being taken captive to Rome. Cedric Smith voices Tiberius, the governor who hates rebels. Tony Daniels plays Tobias, the foolish and gluttonous helper of Tiberius, often called 'Toady' by enemies.

Howard Jerome voices Brutacus, a foolish Roman soldier. Jamie Watson plays Pontius, Macky's obnoxious pet bird. Benedict Campbell voices Samuel, Macky's father and a silversmith rebel. Alyson Court plays Diana, Macky's mother and a seamstress initially against harboring refugees.

Bailey Stocker voices Rebecca, Leah's protective older sister. Emma Pustil plays Leah, Rebecca's fearless younger sister. A.J. Saudin voices Sollie, Macky's neighbor and mechanical genius. Diane Fabian plays Miriam, Sollie's adoptive mother.

John Stocker voices Nathan, Sollie's adoptive father. Aaryn Doyle plays Flore, Lucius's eight-year-old daughter. Scott Beaudin voices Anthony, Lucius's son. John Ralston plays Lucius/Elijah/Jonah.

Philip Akin voices Isaac/John Ralston. Martha MacIsaac plays Sarah, a Zealot with a strong hatred for Romans. Alison Sealy-Smith voices Devorah, Isaac's wife. Tim Hamaguchi plays Abe.

Vanessa Thompson voices Rachel, Isaac's daughter. Robert Bockstael plays Senator Antonius/Masked Rebel. Elizabeth Hanna voices Luciana. Scott McCord plays Dudemus.

Paul O'Sullivan voices Marcus, Senator Antonius's rival. Lyon Smith plays Absolom, Macky's friend from gladiator school. Jordan Todosey voices Sophia, Senator Antonius's daughter and translator for her mute brother Felix. David Keeley plays Amikam. Juan Chioran voices Peter/Pompano/2nd Judean Rebel/Fisherman #2. Martin Roach plays Jesus/God/1st Judean Rebel.