
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.
| Created By | Neil Munro | |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Ended | |
| Original Name | The Vital Spark | |
| First Air Date | August 12, 1965 | |
| Last Air Date | October 24, 1974 | |
| Seasons | 3 | |
| Episodes | 21 | |
| Episode Runtime | 30min | |
| Language | English | |
| Original Language | English | |
| Production Countries | United Kingdom | |
| Production Companies | BBC Scotland | |
| Networks | BBC Scotland | |