Fallen Hero

Fallen Hero

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.

Series Cast

Del Henney

Gareth Hopkins

Barry Stanton

Joe Harris

John Wheatley

Martin Hopkins

Wanda Ventham

Dorothy Hopkins

Frank Crompton

Wilf Calder

Nesta Harris

Meg Hopkins

Robert Swann

Philip Birley

Caroline Mooney

Baby Dorothy Hopkins

Marged Esli

Sally Jones

Prunella Gee

Rebecca Westgate

Seasons

Season 1

6 Episodes • 1978

Season 2

6 Episodes • 1979