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Hero of the Hour is a single British television thriller film, written by Bill Gallagher and directed by David Richards, that broadcast on ITV on 12 March 2000. The film, produced by London Weekend Television's Joshua St. Johnston, focuses on security guard Richie Liddle, who foils an armed robbery and becomes a national hero, but finds his new-found fame cannot appease his guilty conscience.
Original Release
03/12/2000
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Ross Kemp | Richie Liddle |
| Maggie O'Neill | Alison Liddle |
| Julie Armstrong | Caroline |
| Neil Boorman | Stan |
| Lara Bruce | Donna Liddle |
| Sean Chapman | Franky |
| Harry Eden | Brian |
| Sean Francis | Jockey |
| James Hazeldine | D. I. Whelan |
| Daniel Hyde | Jonathan |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Ross Kemp | Richie Liddle |
| Maggie O'Neill | Alison Liddle |
| Julie Armstrong | Caroline |
| Neil Boorman | Stan |
| Lara Bruce | Donna Liddle |
| Sean Chapman | Franky |
| Harry Eden | Brian |
| Sean Francis | Jockey |
| James Hazeldine | D. I. Whelan |
| Daniel Hyde | Jonathan |
| Elliot Joseph | Bike Thief |
| Emily Joyce | Sylvie |
| Theresa Kartell | Layla |
| John McGlynn | Ken |
| Thomas Miller | Sean |
| Julian Rhind-Tutt | Danny |
| Bill Thomas | Victor |
| Clive Walton | Jeremy |
| Caroline Ward | Emma |
| Jane Wood | Mo |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Joshua St Johnston | Producer |
