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.