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The Vital Spark

1965–1974PGBBC Scotland

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.

Seasons
3
Episodes
21
Runtime
30m

This show has ended, so there are no new episodes to remind you about.

Latest episode · aired

A Good Man Gone

S03 · E07 · Aired Oct 24, 1974

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Status
Ended
First aired
Aug 12, 1965
Last aired
Oct 24, 1974
Created by
Neil Munro
Networks
BBC Scotland
Country
United Kingdom
Original language
English
Seasons
3
Episodes
21

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