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Hornet Heaven

Award-winning tales about life as a football fan.The Hornet Heaven stories are set in a fictional afterlife paradise where fans of Watford FC can watch their team for the rest of eternity. The episode... Read more

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14: Not Quite Managing (S3 E4)

14: Not Quite Managing (S3 E4)

From 2012 to 2015, a former Watford manager is adamant that the club won’t get promoted to the Premier League if they pe... Read more

19 Mar 2017

32mins

Ranked #2

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10: When We Collide (Xmas Special 2016 )

10: When We Collide (Xmas Special 2016 )

At Christmas 2016, the afterlife paradise reserved exclusively for Watford fans is violated by ‘them from up the road’. ... Read more

23 Dec 2016

48mins

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Ranked #3

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7: The Great Escape (S2 E3)

7: The Great Escape (S2 E3)

In 1990/91, with Watford marooned in the relegation zone, a Hornet Heaven resident starts a campaign to oust club chairm... Read more

19 Oct 2016

36mins

Ranked #4

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9: Only Till I Die? (TFTV Special)

9: Only Till I Die? (TFTV Special)

When the Pozzos acquire Watford FC in 2012/13, Hornet Heaven is upgraded. The changes divide the residents. (This is the... Read more

13 Dec 2016

1hr 7mins

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16: Boring Boring Watford (S4 E1)

16: Boring Boring Watford (S4 E1)

In April 2017, Watford’s football under head coach Walter Mazzarri is so dull that it makes the club’s founder question ... Read more

3 Aug 2017

26mins

Ranked #6

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40: The Gift Of Peace (S9 E4)

40: The Gift Of Peace (S9 E4)

On Christmas Day 2018, an entire afterlife of football fans comes under threat of destruction again. Please take a momen... Read more

21 Dec 2018

20mins

Ranked #7

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15: Fanzines Are Bad For You (Fanzine Special)

15: Fanzines Are Bad For You (Fanzine Special)

In March 2017, the launch of a new fanzine unsettles Hornet Heaven’s Head of Programmes.

29 Mar 2017

9mins

Ranked #8

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13: Up For The Cup (S3 E3)

13: Up For The Cup (S3 E3)

In January 2017, residents of Hornet Heaven take steps to restore the lost magic of the FA Cup.

16 Feb 2017

13mins

Ranked #9

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6: Lads United (S2 E2)

6: Lads United (S2 E2)

In August 2016, the arrival of two 20-something lads causes social unrest in Hornet Heaven. Can the older residents chan... Read more

29 Sep 2016

38mins

Ranked #10

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5: The Family Club (S2 E1)

5: The Family Club (S2 E1)

At the end of 2015/6, a Hornet Heaven resident tries to prevent the spread of an upsetting rumour that Quique Sanchez Fl... Read more

27 Aug 2016

44mins

Ranked #11

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1: The Turnaround (S1 E1)

1: The Turnaround (S1 E1)

In January 2015, a fan arrives mid-match in the afterlife paradise exclusively reserved for Watford fans. With the team ... Read more

27 Jul 2016

33mins

Ranked #12

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8: We Shall Not Be Moved (S2 E4)

8: We Shall Not Be Moved (S2 E4)

In February 2016, a season ticket holder has died from indignation at being forced to move 12 seats along the Upper Grah... Read more

22 Nov 2016

41mins

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12: Deconstructing Harry (S3 E2)

12: Deconstructing Harry (S3 E2)

In December 2016, the antics of Watford’s mascot - Harry The Hornet - have an effect on one of the long-standing residen... Read more

9 Feb 2017

23mins

Ranked #14

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11: The Great Man Is Gone (S3 E1)

11: The Great Man Is Gone (S3 E1)

With Graham Taylor no longer around, and new people running the club, the spirit and values of the Watford family come u... Read more

1 Feb 2017

36mins

Ranked #15

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2: We Was Robbed (S1 E2)

2: We Was Robbed (S1 E2)

In August 2015, a theft in Hornet Heaven means the residents can’t go to any of the old matches - except for the two mos... Read more

27 Jul 2016

37mins

Ranked #16

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36: The Power Of Love (S8 E4)

36: The Power Of Love (S8 E4)

In September 2018, Watford’s brilliant start to the season threatens the very existence of Hornet Heaven. Please take a ... Read more

6 Nov 2018

52mins

Ranked #17

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33: Marked For Life (S8 E1)

33: Marked For Life (S8 E1)

In July 2018, a resident of Hornet Heaven gets a tattoo. But it's a terrible choice. Will he be stuck with it for eterni... Read more

15 Oct 2018

39mins

Ranked #18

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34: Till Death Us Do Join (S8 E2)

34: Till Death Us Do Join (S8 E2)

In September 2018, the marriage of two Hornet Heaven residents is in crisis. Can Watford’s perfect start to the season r... Read more

22 Oct 2018

42mins

Ranked #19

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35: Nothing To Fear (S8 E3)

35: Nothing To Fear (S8 E3)

HALLOWEEN SPECIAL: In October 2015, a new arrival in Hornet Heaven must overcome her deepest fear. Please take a moment ... Read more

30 Oct 2018

34mins

Ranked #20

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38: Gathering Winter Fuel (S9 E2)

38: Gathering Winter Fuel (S9 E2)

On Christmas morning 2018, a bullied resident exploits Hornet Heaven’s annual collision of afterlives to change the way ... Read more

21 Dec 2018

18mins

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