John Patterson John Patterson i(A47754 works by)
Gender: Male
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John Patterson is most noted for his television scriptwriting, particularly children's shows such as the series Fatty and George (1981), Boffins (1995) and the successful Johnson and Friends (1990-1991) which won an AWGIE in 1992, and was nominated for two International Emmy Awards. He has also written scripts for educational productions about banking, unions, and health issues. Patterson wrote the libretto for The Watching Clock (1977) a one-act forty minute black comedy opera for children, first performed by the Tasmanian Opera Company in 1977.

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form y separately published work icon Annie's Coming Out A Test of Love (US title) 1982 (Manuscript version)11650227 11650220 1982 single work film/TV 'Jessica Hathaway works in a hospital for disabled children. Among the children in her charge is Annie, who has had cerebral palsy since birth. Jessica discovers Annie's considerable intelligence and endeavours to demonstrate it to everyone.'
Source: National Film and Sound Archive
1984 winner Australian Film Institute Awards — Best Film
1984 winner Australian Film Institute Awards — Best Screenplay Adapted from Another Source
1984 winner AWGIE Awards — Film Award — Adaptation
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