| The Patchwork Hero | |
|---|---|
| Created by | Michael Noonan |
| Based on | The Patchwork Hero |
| Screenplay by | Michael Noonan |
| Directed by |
|
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | Australia |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 6 |
| Production | |
| Producers |
|
| Cinematography | Chris Davis |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | ABC |
| Release | 3 March (1981-03-03) – 7 April 1981 (1981-04-07) |
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 starredSteve Bisley andDamon Herriman.[2] The series won aSammy Award for Best children's series.[3]
Hardy idolises his sea captain father. Over time he comes to realise he is human.
The series was an adaptation ofMichael Noonan's novelThe Patchwork Hero created by the ABC Children's Drama Unit in November 1980. It was filmed on Victoria'sMornington Peninsula.[4]