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Fallen Hero

1978 – nowShow2 seasons12 episodes

79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8

Summary

Story of Gareth Hopkins who declined fame as a Welsh Rugby Union international, in favour of a big money switch to Rugby League in Yorkshire. A star of Horton Rangers, the Rugby League player was forced to quit the game through injury.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Kids

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for laughs, scares or big ideas.

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Cast

7 of 7 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Jeremy Summers, Alan J.W. Bell, Roger Tucker
Written by
Brian Finch
Produced by
Michael Cox, June Howson

Everyone

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Facts

November 14, 1978 · December 20, 1979 · Still running

First aired
November 14, 1978
Latest episode
December 20, 1979
Status
Still running
Length
2 seasons · 12 episodes
Original language
English

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Fallen Hero worth watching?"

Questions about Fallen Hero

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Fallen Hero worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 7.8).

Is Fallen Hero okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Fallen Hero plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.