The Patchwork Hero
Australian television series
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The Patchwork Hero is an Australian television series that aired on ABC in 1981. First shown in a children's time slot it was repeated later in the year in a family slot.[1] It starred Steve Bisley and Damon Herriman.[2] The series won a Sammy Award for Best children's series.[3]
Created byMichael Noonan
Based onThe Patchwork Hero
Screenplay byMichael Noonan
Directed by
- Chris Thomson
- Noel Price
- Mark Callen
| The Patchwork Hero | |
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| Created by | Michael Noonan |
| Based on | The Patchwork Hero |
| Screenplay by | Michael Noonan |
| Directed by |
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| Starring | |
| Country of origin | Australia |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 6 |
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| Cinematography | Chris Davis |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | ABC |
| Release | 3 March – 7 April 1981 |
Synopsis
Hardy idolises his sea captain father. Over time he comes to realise he is human.
Cast
- Steve Bisley as Barney Jamieson
- Damon Herriman as Hardy Jamieson
- Monica Maughan as Aunt Victoria
- Kirsty Child as Aunt Ivy
- Jackie Woodburne as Marie
- Simon Austin as Calendar McKenzie
- Richard McFarlane
- Harry Kinsella
Production
The series was an adaptation of Michael Noonan's novel The Patchwork Hero created by the ABC Children's Drama Unit in November 1980. It was filmed on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula.[4]