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Release Year1994
Runtime2 Seasons
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Comedy
Votes2
Director—
Writers—
TypeWeb Series
Rating7.5 out of 10
Cast6 credited
Also Known AsThe Tales of Para Handy
About The Tales of Para Handy
The Tales of Para Handy is a Scottish television series set in the western isles of Scotland in the 1930s, based on the Para Handy books by Neil Munro. It starred Gregor Fisher as Captain Peter "Para Handy" MacFarlane, Sean Scanlan as first mate Dougie Cameron, Rikki Fulton as engineer Dan Macphail and Andrew Fairlie as Sunny Jim. These four made up the crew of the puffer 'Vital Spark' which was employed by the Campbell Shipping Company, headquartered in Glasgow and run by Andrew Campbell
Directed by —, The Tales of Para Handy leans on a strong ensemble — Gregor Fisher, Rikki Fulton, Sean Scanlan — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1994.
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