The Patchwork Hero

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. It starred Steve Bisley and Damon Herriman. The series won a Sammy Award for Best children's series.

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.