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Scotland's Vital Spark: The Clyde Puffer

Duration: 60 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

David Hayman explores the rich history of one of Scotland's best-loved boats, the Clyde Puffer. He meets the last of the men who worked on them, explores the communities whose lives they transformed, celebrates their fictional history in the form of the Vital Spark, and takes a trip out to sea on the last remaining steam-powered puffer. Show less

Contributors

Presenter:
David Hayman
Executive Producer:
Rachel Bell

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