Synopsis
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.
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Cast
Seasons
Series 1
7 eps · 1965-08-12
Series 2
7 eps · 1967-08-15
Series 3
7 eps · 1973-03-05
The Vital Spark airing schedule, episode calendar, cast, and synopsis. The Vital Spark airs on BBC Scotland.