The Patchwork Hero
| 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 |
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]
Synopsis
[edit]Hardy 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
[edit]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]
External links
[edit]References
[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