My Hero (British TV series)
A British sitcom about an alien superhero who misunderstands human life.
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The series follows Thermoman, an alien superhero from the planet Ultron, who falls in love with a British nurse he rescues.[1][2] Paul Mendelson created the BBC superhero sitcom "My Hero," which follows an alien named Thermoman who falls for a nurse he rescued, and it was produced from 2000 to 2006.[1] Ardal O'Hanlon portrayed Thermoman until 2005, after which James Dreyfus assumed the part for the sixth and final series.[3][2]
Making and release
Paul Mendelson created the series and co-wrote scripts with a large team of writers, unlike most British sitcoms.[1][3] The first and second series each contained six episodes, series three through five had ten episodes each, and series six had eight episodes.[3] A Christmas special aired in 2000, and a Comic Relief short special aired in 2001.[3] Emily Joyce, Lill Roughley, Tim Wylton, Lou Hirsch, Hugh Dennis, Geraldine McNulty, and Philip Whitchurch were among the actors who stayed with the show for most of its run.[3]
PBS and BBC America both broadcast the series in the United States, though BBC America's airing was short-lived.[4]
What the cited sources add
The BBC Comedy Guide notes that the series used the familiar device of an alien adapting to life on Earth, seen in American comedies like 3rd Rock From The Sun.[2] George's fellow Ultronian and former superhero Uncle Arnie runs a diner in Brooklyn and serves as a confidante.[2] The couple's super-babies Ollie and Cassie can speak from birth and have full sets of teeth, thanks to unconvincing special effects.[2] In the sixth series, George loses his former human identity in a game of poker, leading to James Dreyfus taking over the role.[2]
The Blu-ray.com record for Season One DVD lists a list price of $19.98 and a 1.33:1 aspect ratio.[5] The Blu-ray.com record for Season Two DVD lists a list price of $33.98 and a 1.33:1 aspect ratio.[6]
References
- Wikipedia, "My Hero (British TV series)" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: My Hero at the BBC Comedy Guide. (we also read that source) en.wikipedia.org
- My Hero at the BBC Comedy Guide.. facts only, no text reused. bbc.co.uk
- Wikipedia, "My Hero (British TV series)" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: My Hero at Big Bear Films home page; "My Hero episode guide and forum", TV.com}}{{dead link, July 2026; "My Hero", British Comedy Guide (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia, "My Hero (British TV series)" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: My Hero at BBC America. (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
- "My Hero: Season One DVD", Blu-ray.com. facts only, no text reused. blu-ray.com
- "My Hero: Season Two DVD", Blu-ray.com. facts only, no text reused. blu-ray.com
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- Wikipedia: My Hero (British TV series) (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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