My Hero

:For the Foo Fighters song, see My Hero (song)

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Foo Fighters - My Hero (song)

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My Hero is a British comedy about a superhero named Thermoman from the planet Ultron. He is the alter ego of George Sunday (played by Ardal O'Hanlon), who has a romantic relationship with Janet Dawkins (played by Emily Joyce). They later marry and have children. It debuted in February 2000 on BBC One, and has had five series with a total of forty-three regular episodes as of 2005, including an additional Christmas special, broadcast in December 2000.

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British - Comedy - Superhero - Alter ego - Ardal O'Hanlon - Emily Joyce - 2000 - BBC One - 2005 - Christmas

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In September 2005, it was announced that there will be a sixth series, but with James Dreyfus taking over from Ardal O'Hanlon in the lead role.

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September 2005 - James Dreyfus

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In 2002, the third series was released on DVD, including actor biographies and out-takes. Re-runs air in the UK on UKTV Gold. In the United States, this show is shown regularly on select PBS stations, and on BBC America.

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2002 - DVD - Out-takes - UKTV Gold

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