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  • TV-PG
  • BBC-1
  • Oct 3, 2003
  • 30 m
  • TV-PG
  • BBC-1
  • Oct 3, 2003
  • 30 m
My Hero

Summary George Sunday is leading a double life. When he is not running a health-food shop and living happily in a tiny suburban flat with his wife, Janet, he is the world's most famous superhero, Thermoman. Learning to with problems that arise because he is not familiar with customs on Earth presents many humourous dilemmas and delightful confli...

Directed By: John Stroud

Written By: Paul Mendelson, Trevelyan Evans, Pete Sinclair

  • TV-PG
  • BBC-1
  • Oct 3, 2003
  • 30 m
  • TV-PG
  • BBC-1
  • Oct 3, 2003
  • 30 m
My Hero
S4 • Episode 9
The Family Way
Air Date: Oct 3, 2003
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Summary George Sunday is leading a double life. When he is not running a health-food shop and living happily in a tiny suburban flat with his wife, Janet, he is the world's most famous superhero, Thermoman. Learning to with problems that arise because he is not familiar with customs on Earth presents many humourous dilemmas and delightful confli...

Season Episodes

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Episode 1 • Aug 8, 2003 • 30 m
A Sporting Chance
George becomes competitive after his first cricket match.
Episode 2 • Aug 15, 2003 • 30 m
The Living Dead
George steps in front of a bus in order to cash in on a life insurance policy. Mrs. Raven opens a hypnotherapy practice.
Episode 3 • Aug 22, 2003 • 30 m
Taking the Credit
George amasses debt after a shopping spree with credit cards "he just had to sign for", and Janet risks the wrath of The Lord High Arbiter when she tries to pull the family out of debt.
Episode 4 • Aug 29, 2003 • 30 m
It's All in the Mind
George uses his mind-reading powers to do research for a report on humanity. Janet must raise £1,000.
Episode 5 • Sep 5, 2003 • 30 m
Space Virus
Thermoman picks up a space virus while on Ultron and passes it on to Janet, Ella, Stanley, and Mrs. Raven. The cure results leaves some interesting side effects, and re-sparks Mrs. Raven's interest in life.
Episode 6 • Sep 12, 2003 • 30 m
The Mayor of Northolt
Frustrated in getting a street lamp fixed, George runs for mayor against Dr. Piers.
Episode 7 • Sep 19, 2003 • 30 m
Big
Ollie grows at an accelerated rate, Piers worries about his grey hair, and Ella doesn't want to take Stanley to her reunion.
Episode 8 • Sep 26, 2003 • 30 m
The Consultant
Arnie conducts a study to check on Thermoman's performance which results in George experiencing his first on-the-job stress. Dr. Piers refuses Mrs. Raven's request for a pay rise, with the expected results.
Episode 9 • Oct 3, 2003 • 30 m
The Family Way
George becomes pregnant with a surrogate baby, and Dr. Piers gets a bad review.
Episode 10 • Oct 10, 2003 • 30 m
Time and Time Again
George decides to return to Ultron forever after interfering in the space-time continuum. Mrs. Raven celebrates April Fool's Day.
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