A Kind of Spark

Season 1

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For autistic teen Addie (Lola Blue), every day is a challenge as she juggles school and friends with the added complexities of being neurodivergent. But when she discovers a centuries-old mystery within her town, Addie finds her voice and lets her light shine as she stands up for those who were persecuted for being different like her. Based on the best-selling novel by neurodivergent author Elle McNicoll.

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10 Episodes

  • The Spark
    E1
    The SparkA field trip ignites Addie's desire to solve a centuries-old mystery: what happened to Lady Margaret Fraser? With the help of her older sisters Keedie and Nina, Addie begins her search for answers.
  • Juniper
    E2
    JuniperAddie's older sister Nina gives her a makeover. Later, when Addie gives a speech in front of the town council, she is heartbroken to find that her new best friend Audrey, who promised to support her, doesn't show up to hear her speech.
  • The Witch List
    E3
    The Witch ListAddie and Audrey solidify their friendship when they go door to door to spread the word about the women who were wrongfully accused as witches. To heal the rift between her twin sisters, Addie plans a party for their upcoming birthday.
  • Sisters
    E4
    SistersThe Darrow sisters and Nina's boyfriend, Frank, go to the city in Addie's search for answers about Maggie's disappearance. While at the University library, Addie discovers some devastating information about Maggie's sister, Elinor.
  • Party
    E5
    PartyDespite Mr. MacIntosh's strict rules about using the town hall and Miss Murphy's attempts to shut it down, Addie’s birthday party for Nina and Keedie is a success. But when Addie's bully Emily crashes the party, things take a downward turn.
  • Nicest Village
    E6
    Nicest VillageKeedie avoids her new friends out of fear they'll treat her differently if they know she has autism. Addie's fundraising campaign disrupts a beloved town event, which turns into the opportunity Miss Murphy needs to take control of the town council.
  • Sleepover
    E7
    SleepoverAddie's mum accidentally invites Jenna to Addie and Audrey's slumber party. Addie reads from Lady Margaret's diary about her attempt to rescue her servant, Beth. Jenna questions Keedie on the rift between her and Miss Murphy.
  • Something Wicked
    E8
    Something WickedBackstage drama threatens the school's production of Macbeth. Emily's jealousy reaches a breaking point and she lashes out at Addie. Nina and Keedie must then rescue their little sister from the wrath of Miss Murphy.
  • Burnout
    E9
    BurnoutBoth at low points following their confrontations with Miss Murphy, Addie, and Keedie turn to each other for healing. Frank creates a much-needed diversion for Nina when he recruits her to help him find a lost turtle.
  • The Way I Am
    E10
    The Way I AmAddie's fate at her school is decided. Audrey and Frank discover the amazing story of Lady Margaret's escape, inspiring Addie to make one final plea to the town for a memorial for young women wrongfully accused as witches.

Cast of Season 1

  • Lola BlueAddie
  • Georgia de GidlowKeedie
  • Caitlin HamiltonNina
  • Ben WillbondAdam Quinn
  • Hattie GotobedMaggie
  • Amy MarstonMiss Murphy
  • Andrew ReadmanMr Laird
  • Geoffrey NewlandJames Darrow
  • Ella Maisy PurvisElinor
  • Emma TraceyBeth
  • Zahra BrowneBess Darrow
  • Zac LookerFrank
  • Eve MidgleyAudrey
  • Evie ElgieJenna
  • Simon PickeringGarreth
  • Grace WoodEmily
  • John DraycottMr MacIntosh
  • Emily MatsaSarah
  • Daisy WhiteheadHeather
  • James McClellandMr Allison
  • Sandra ColeMrs Ross
  • Julia HaworthPamela Parks
  • Otis JoiRavi
  • Kate LaydenMiriam Jensen
  • Rosalyn WrightIona Gladstone
  • Vincent DaviesMr Price
  • Bridget MarumoRobin
  • Leo AtkinMr Paterson

 

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