Philip McLaren

It's a Knockout (1985)
Television (Game Show) Art director "It's a Knockout" was a loud, colourful and downright silly game show that was a hallmark of 1980s Australian television. Small town representatives from Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia and Queensland would battle it out on all sorts of ridiculous physical contests. Written by Benjamin Sharp <absharp@hotmail.com>

Hostage (1983)
Film (Biography, Drama and Thriller) Production designer Horrific true tale set in the late 70's Australia about Christine Lewis, a naive 16 year old who in 1974 meets a handsome German immigrant called Walter Maresch working as a carny, and they quickly fall in love. However, his secret sadistic side quickly begins to reveal itself and he manages to strong-arm her into marriage. Things get progressively worse even after they have a baby, but her nightmare truly begins when he reveals to her that he is actually a fanatical member of the banned Nazi Party and forces her to move with him to West Germany, where the neo-Nazi group he belongs to operates. As his abusive behavior worsens and his neo-Nazi activities turn violent, she's forced to choose between her life - and his. Written by <tgard@genauto.com>

The Royal Charity Concert (1980)
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Country Joy (1979)
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The Bobby Vinton Show (1975)
Television (Comedy and Musical) Production designer A summer replacement show hosted by pop singer Bobby Vinton that was a traditional mix of musical numbers and comedy skits. His guest stars were based on current popularity.