Friends and Heroes (2007)
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.
- Eric J. DanenbergCreator
- Brian D. BrownCreator
StatusEnded
TypeScripted
Original LanguageEnglish
Network
Seasons
Season 1
2007 | 13 Episodes
Season 1 of Friends and Heroes premiered on March 12, 2007
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
2008 | 13 Episodes
Season 2 of Friends and Heroes premiered on March 17, 2008
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
2008 | 13 Episodes
Season 3 of Friends and Heroes premiered on December 12, 2008
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.
Casts
Sarah Gadon
Portia
Jordan Todosey
Sophia
Cedric Smith
Tiberius
Howard Jerome
Brutacus
Jamie Watson
Pontius
Tony Daniels
Toadie
Austin Di Iulio
Macky
Robert Bockstael
Antonius