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The Tales of Para Handy

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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…

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
The Fortune Teller
Jul 31, 1995
E2
Para Handy's Piper
Aug 7, 1995
E3
The Malingerer
Aug 21, 1995

Cast

GFGregor Fisher
Gregor Fisher
Para Handy
RFRikki Fulton
Rikki Fulton
Macphail
SSSean Scanlan
Sean Scanlan
Dougie
AF
Andrew Fairlie
Sunny Jim
PYPaul Young
Paul Young
Andrew Campbell
SHSally Howitt
Sally Howitt
Miss Kelly

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The Tales of Para Handy — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Tales of Para Handy?

The Tales of Para Handy is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Tales of Para Handy on Netflix?

No, The Tales of Para Handy is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video.

Is The Tales of Para Handy on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Tales of Para Handy is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in Canada as of September 2026.

Where can I watch The Tales of Para Handy for free?

The Tales of Para Handy is available on Amazon Prime Video in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in The Tales of Para Handy?

The Tales of Para Handy has 2 seasons in total (9 episodes). The series concluded in 1995.

Are all episodes of The Tales of Para Handy out yet?

Yes — all 9 episodes across 2 seasons of The Tales of Para Handy are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 3 of The Tales of Para Handy?

No — The Tales of Para Handy ended after 2 seasons, so there is no Season 3.