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]
| The Patchwork Hero | |
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| Created by | Michael Noonan |
| Based on | The Patchwork Hero novel by |
| 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 |
Synopsis
editHardy idolises his sea captain father. Over time he comes to realise he is human.
Cast
edit- 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
editThe 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]
External links
editReferences
edit- ^ Robinson, Harry (9 November 1981), "Plays, plays, more plays", The Sydney Morning Herald
- ^ Scott, Eric (9 November 1981), "Mad Max star's patch for kids", The Australian Women's Weekly
- ^ "Australian film and TV awards". The Canberra Times. Vol. 55, no. 16,766. Australian Capital Territory. 22 August 1981. p. 7. Retrieved 4 June 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ Morris, Jill (26 April 1984), "Quality pays off in drama", The Age