True acts of heroism include being selfless, brave – and standing up for others, according to Brits.
A third consider kindness a modern heroic act, while 21 per cent think simply being a good listener makes someone a hero, in its own small way.
A poll of 2,000 people found when asked who their all-time hero is, the nation’s mums topped the list with 22 per cent of the vote – beating dads on 12 per cent.
