The Vital Spark
Series 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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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3 Seasons • 21 Episodes
30 min per episode
1965 – 1974
Premiered: Thu, Aug 12, 1965
Latest Aired Episode
Season 3, Episode 7: “A Good Man Gone”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Neil Munro
Bill Craig
Ian Gourlay
Pharic Maclaren
Department Leadership Roster
Bill Craig
Writer
Pharic Maclaren
Producer
Ian Gourlay
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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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.
How many seasons does The Vital Spark have?
The Vital Spark comprises 3 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in The Vital Spark?
Key cast members in The Vital Spark include Roddy McMillan, Alex McAvoy, John Grieve, Walter Carr.
Who created or directed The Vital Spark?
The Vital Spark was developed and directed by Neil Munro.