The Tales of Para Handy

Network:BBC One

Drama Comedy

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Aired on Aug 21, 1995, 11:00 AM

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Description

A comedy drama about Para Handy, the skipper of the 'Vital Spark' the most unreliable puffer ever to have sailed round the Mull of Kintyre!

Details

Status: Ended
Language: English
Runtime: 60 min
Premiered: July 31, 1994
Ended: August 21, 1995
Schedule: Monday at 12:00 AM

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Episodes (2 Seasons · 9 Episodes)

The Fortune Teller

Lured by a gypsy's prophecy of Spanish gold from a wrecked galleon, the crew embarks on a hunt for the treasure - with literally explosive consequences.

Jul 31, 1995

60 min

Para Handy's Piper

When the crew are entrusted with delivering a piper to a wedding, they pick up an imposter who wants to elope with the bride and the course of true love doesn't run smoothly.

Aug 7, 1995

60 min

The Malingerer

After bragging his boat can out-run any other, Para Handy is tricked into a race at sea with a rival shipping company. Once again he proves it's savvy, not speed, that counts.

Aug 21, 1995

60 min