TV series
Heroes and Villains
2007–2008, English, on BBC One.
Heroes and Villains was a 2007-2008 BBC Television docudrama series looking at key moments in the lives and reputations of some of the greatest warriors of history. Each hour long episode featured a different historical figure, including Napoleon I of France, Attila the Hun, Spartacus, Hernán Cortés, Richard I of England, and Tokugawa Ieyasu. The statements at the beginning of each episode read: "This film depicts real events and real characters. It is based on the accounts of writers of the time. It has been written with the advice of modern historians." In the United States the show is aired on The Military Channel and was called "Warriors".
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 6
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 2008
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Latest episode
S1 E6: Shogun
Aired 29 March 2008
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Anthony FlanaganCast · 6 ep
- James SaitoCast · 6 ep
- Brian McCardieCast · 6 ep
- Steven WaddingtonCast · 6 ep
- Rory McCannAttila the Hun · 6 ep
- Gina BellmanCatherine Carteaux · 6 ep
- Rob BrydonCast · 6 ep
- Harry LloydCast · 6 ep
- Kevin EldonCast · 6 ep
- Richard McCabeCast · 6 ep
- Tom BurkeCast · 6 ep
- Donald SumpterCast · 6 ep
Details
- First aired
- 11 November 2007
- Last aired
- 29 March 2008
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Documentary
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What Heroes and Villains is based on
Heroes and Villains is based on a true story.
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Heroes and Villains: quick answers
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How many seasons of Heroes and Villains are there?
Heroes and Villains has 1 season and 6 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is Heroes and Villains finished?
Yes. Heroes and Villains ended in 2008, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Heroes and Villains on?
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Heroes and Villains parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like Heroes and Villains?
If you liked Heroes and Villains, try Alexander: The Making of a God, Rescue 911, Medal of Honor.
What is Heroes and Villains based on?
Heroes and Villains is based on a true story.