High Hopes
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| First episode date | 2002 |
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| Final episode date | December 16, 2008 |
| Creators | Boyd Clack |
| Genres | Sitcom |
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| ID | 1535638 |
About High Hopes
Richard Fagin Hepplewhite is an agoraphobic ex-criminal who runs a business from his home in the Welsh valleys, after serving at Strangeways prison. He lives with his Mam, and two teenage tearaways called Charlie and Hoffman.
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... " We came out here in High Hopes, and we destroyed them, " he said...
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Rugby World Cup: Wales fans' joy after Australia rout
By Iolo Cheung in LyonBBC News
Ecstatic Wales fans watched in joy and disbelief as their team swept aside Australia.
The remarkable demolition of the Wallabies meant Wales sealed their place in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals.
Fans were searching for superlatives to describe the enormity of the record 40-6 win over the two-time World Cup champions.
Some were even talking about winning the whole tournament.
One fan leaving the ground, Steffan, called The Performance " outstanding".
" Fair Play , we got it. . I think we're the fittest team in The Competition , and we're gonna win it! " He Said .
Another fan, Nicholas, described it as " amazing".
" We came Out Here in High Hopes , and we destroyed them, " He Said .
" Incredible, " was the adjective of choice for Einion Davies, who travelled to Lyon from Llangollen, Denbighshire.
" We started The First half a bit nervous, but Second Half we were comfortable all The Way , " He Said .
" I can't quite believe that performance after the Fiji and Portugal games. But we know we can do it Now - Looking Forward to The Next round. "
Fan Erin called herself " so proud to be Welsh" after the result.
" I was here just to enjoy the Atmosphere - France at The World Cup - Unreal .
" And Then to get that score, amazing. I knew Wales was gonna win, but by that much, unbelievable, " She Said .
Gareth, from Chepstow, Monmouthshire, who was at The Game with Erin, said: " Australia were poor, but that doesn't happen to Wales very often.
" Christ, we had a Good Time in the stadium! "
Dale Zdzieblo, from Rhymney, Caerphilly, said The Game " exceeded all expectations".
" The Boys were really up for it, took advantage and forced Australia into a lot of uncharacteristic mistakes, " He Said .
" I think we'll grow with each performance, as long as they believe. "
It was a night for Wales where even The Most optimistic pre-match predictions started to come true.
Colin, from Bridgend, said before kick-off: " I'm very nervous, very worried, but I think we'll do it. It's going to be 40-0! "
After The Final whistle blew and the fans applauded the players to the rafters, Wales' followers poured onto The Streets of this city which is considered the capital of French Cuisine .
Some No Doubt celebrated with a bite to eat, and a Drink . . or several.
Following this feast for The Eyes , their appetite for more rugby like this will be insatiable.
Related TopicsSource of news: bbc.com
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