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.
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
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.
Season 2
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.
Season 3
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.
Key Information
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Cast & Crew
Sarah Gadon
Portia
Cedric Smith
Tiberius
Howard Jerome
Brutacus
Jamie Watson
Pontius
Tony Daniels
Toadie
Austin Di Iulio
Macky
John Ralston
Lucius
Jordan Todosey
Sophia
Benedict Campbell
Samuel
Alyson Court
Diana
John Stocker
Nathan
Robert Bockstael
Antonius
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Frequently Asked Questions
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...
Friends and Heroes has 3 seasons with 39 episodes.
Friends and Heroes premiered on March 12, 2007.
No, Friends and Heroes has ended. The final episode aired on July 3, 2009.
Friends and Heroes originally aired on CBBC. Check your local streaming services for availability.
Friends and Heroes was created by Eric J. Danenberg.
Friends and Heroes has a rating of 10.0/10 based on user reviews.
Friends and Heroes is classified as Family, Animation, Action & Adventure, Kids.