Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: BBC Scotland
Type: Scripted
Rating: 6.5/10
The Vital Spark
Overview
In the western isles of 1930s Scotland, Peter 'Para Handy' MacFarlane, captain of the puffer Vital Spark, treks around the coastal waters of west Scotland and variously schemes himself and his crew into mischief.
This production, originally released in 1965, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Comedy genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 6.5 across its 3 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Comedy.
- • Produced in United Kingdom.
- • Original Language: English.
Directed By
Written By
Starring Cast
Roddy McMillan
Peter 'Para Handy' MacFarlane
Alex McAvoy
Sunny Jim
John Grieve
Dan Macphail
Walter Carr
Dougie
Seasons
Series 1
7 Episodes • Aired 1965-08-12
No season overview provided for this season.
Series 2
7 Episodes • Aired 1967-08-15
No season overview provided for this season.
Series 3
7 Episodes • Aired 1973-03-05
No season overview provided for this season.
