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The Vital Spark (1965)

TV Series ★ 6.5 30 min

Comedy

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.

Neil Munro Creator Bill Craig Writer

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Quick facts

Released
August 12, 1965
Runtime
30 min
IMDb
tt0052523
Language
Studio
BBC Scotland

Themes

Cast

Roddy McMillan Roddy McMillan Peter 'Para Handy' MacFarlane Alex McAvoy Alex McAvoy Sunny Jim John Grieve Dan Macphail Walter Carr Dougie

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Vital Spark about?
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.
Who created The Vital Spark?
The Vital Spark was created by Neil Munro.
Who stars in The Vital Spark?
The Vital Spark stars Roddy McMillan, Alex McAvoy, John Grieve, Walter Carr.
When was The Vital Spark released?
The Vital Spark is a 1965 comedy series.
Where can I watch The Vital Spark?
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