Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: N/A
Type: Scripted
Rating: 6.3/10
A Perfect Hero
Overview
Starring Nigel Havers as a recovering WWII pilot trying to adapt to life after being shot down. After suffering horrific facial burns when the bomber he is piloting is shot down, Hugh Fleming (Havers)'s once promising future lies in ruins. Abandoned by his girlfriend, and forced to sit out the war while his former colleagues fight on, Fleming's only hope lies with an offer of help from renowned plastic surgeon Angus Meikle (James Fox). Based on the 1980 Christopher Matthew book 'The Long-Haired Boy'. Loosley based on the true story of Richard Hillary with some aspects adapted from Hillary's 1943 book 'The Last Enemy'.
This production, originally released in 1991, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 6.3 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within .
- • Produced in .
- • Original Language: English.
Directed By
Written By
Starring Cast
Fiona Gillies
Bunty Morrell
Nigel Havers
Hugh Fleming
James Fox
Angus Meikle
Amanda Elwes
Marjorie
Bernard Hepton
Arthur Fleming
Barbara Leigh-Hunt
Iris Fleming
Nicholas Pritchard
Julian Masters
Patrick Ryecart
Tim Holland
Seasons
Season 1
6 Episodes • Aired 1991-05-17
starring Nigel Havers as a recovering WWII pilot trying to adapt to life after being shot down. After suffering horrific facial burns when the bomber he is piloting is shot down, Hugh Fleming (Havers)'s once promising future lies in ruins. Abandoned by his girlfriend, and forced to sit out the war while his former colleagues fight on, Fleming's only hope lies with an offer of help from renowned plastic surgeon Angus Meikle (James Fox).
