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.
Seasons & Episodes
Series 1
Series 2
Series 3
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Roddy McMillan
Peter 'Para Handy' MacFarlane
Alex McAvoy
Sunny Jim
John Grieve
Dan Macphail
Walter Carr
Dougie
Hamish Wilson
PC Fraser
Douglas Murchie
Piermaster
Wallace Campbell
Barman
James Gibson
Mr Pringle
Roy Hanlon
PC Brodie
Russell Hunter
The Postmaster
Phil McCall
McCutcheon
Fulton Mackay
Minister
Frequently Asked Questions
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...
The Vital Spark has 3 seasons with 21 episodes.
The Vital Spark premiered on August 12, 1965.
No, The Vital Spark has ended. The final episode aired on October 24, 1974.
The Vital Spark originally aired on BBC Scotland. Check your local streaming services for availability.
The Vital Spark was created by Neil Munro.
The Vital Spark has a rating of 6.5/10 based on user reviews.
The Vital Spark is classified as Comedy.