A Kind of Spark

Synopsis

When she discovers a centuries-old mystery within her town, autistic teen Addie finds her voice and lets her light shine as she stands up for those who were persecuted for being different like her.

First Air Date: 2023-04-17

Last Air Date: 2024-05-09

Number of Seasons: 2

Number of Episodes: 20

Created By: Elle McNicoll, Anna McCleery

Networks: CBBC

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Top Cast

Lola Blue as Addie Darrow
Georgia de Gidlow as Keedie Darrow
Cait Hamilton as Nina Darrow
Geoffrey Newland as James Darrow
Zahra Browne as Bess Darrow
Eve Midgley as Audrey Gladstone
Ella Maisy Purvis as Bonnie Bridges
Garry Harper as Village Councillor
Grace Wood as Emily Parks
Evie Elgie as Jenna

Seasons

Season 1 (2023)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: The Spark (2023-04-17)

A 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.
Ep. 2: Juniper (2023-04-18)

Addie'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.
Ep. 3: The Witch List (2023-04-19)

Addie 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.
Ep. 4: Sisters (2023-04-20)

The 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.
Ep. 5: Party (2023-04-24)

Despite 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.
Ep. 6: Nicest Village (2023-04-25)

Keedie 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.
Ep. 7: Sleepover (2023-04-26)

Addie'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.
Ep. 8: Something Wicked (2023-04-27)

Backstage 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.
Ep. 9: Burnout (2023-05-01)

Both 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.
Ep. 10: The Way I Am (2023-05-02)

Addie'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.