Friends and Heroes

TV SERIES 2007 3 SEASONS

Overview

Friends and Heroes is a Christian children's program that airs on TBN, Smile of a Child TV, and was also shown on BBC TV. The show is both traditionally animated and computer animated. It takes place from 69 - 71 AD. There are three series each of 13 Episodes: Series 1 is set in Alexandria, Egypt; Series 2 in Jerusalem and Series 3 in Rome. The series was created by Brian D. Brown and Eric J. Danenberg, who also worked on The Storykeepers.

This production, originally released in 2007, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Family, Animation, Action & Adventure, Kids genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 10.0 across its 3 seasons.

Storyline Highlights:
• Explores themes within Family and Animation.
• Produced in United Kingdom, United States of America.
• Original Language: Arabic.

Directed By

Dave Osborne

Written By

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Starring Cast

Sarah Gadon

Portia

Jordan Todosey

Sophia

Cedric Smith

Tiberius

Howard Jerome

Brutacus

Jamie Watson

Pontius

Tony Daniels

Toadie

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Austin Di Iulio

Macky

Robert Bockstael

Antonius

Seasons

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Season 1

13 Episodes • Aired 2007-03-12

The series begins in the year 69 AD, in Alexandria. There is a rebellion going on in nearby Judea by the Jews and Christians. In response, the governor, Tiberius orders his men, led by Brutacus and Tobias, to crack down on the Jews and Christians.

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Season 2

13 Episodes • Aired 2008-03-17

Macky and Portia have to flee to Jerusalem during the Roman siege. The people inside are starving, whilst the Romans grow desperate to break through the city walls.

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Season 3

13 Episodes • Aired 2008-12-12

As a slave, Macky end up being sent to Rome. Arriving in Rome, Macky finds himself in a gladiator school for the Circus Maximus, where the only rule is kill or be killed.