A Kind of Spark (TV series) explained

Genre:Fantasy
Children's television series
Creator:Anna McCleery
Based On:A Kind of Spark by Elle McNicoll
Composer:Jessica Dannheisser
Language:English
Num Series:2
Num Episodes:20
Executive Producer:Anna McCleery
Gráinne McNamara
Andra Johnson Duke
Jeff Simpson
Producer:Paul Munn
Kim Powers
Company:9 Story Media Group
Brown Bag Films
LS Productions
Runtime:25 minutes
Last Aired:present

A Kind of Spark is an Irish-British-American-Canadian children's television series created by Anna McCleery, based on the novel by Elle McNicoll. It is produced by Canadian-based 9 Story Media Group co produced with Irish-based Brown Bag Films in association with Scotland-based LS Productions and American tv channel BYU TV for the CBBC. The series follows Addie, a young autistic girl who wants a memorial in her village for the witches who were persecuted there.

It first premiered on 31 March 2023 on BBC iPlayer in the United Kingdom, followed by a network premiere on CBBC and BYU TV.[1] It has also been distributed for streaming on ABC iview (Australia), CBC Gem (Canada), France Télévisions (France), NPO Start (Netherlands), TRTE (Ireland), NRK (Norway), SVT (Sweden).

In October 2023, it was announced that the series has been commissioned for a second season.[2] On World Autism Awareness Day 2024, it was confirmed that the 2nd season would premiere on 26 April 2024 in the United Kingdom, and 28 April 2024 in the United States.[3] [4]

Cast

Production

The series was filmed in Knutsford, Cheshire. The series features several actors who are neurodivergent, as is also the case for a large portion of the production team.[5]

Episodes

Series 2 (2024)

Reception

The series has received critical acclaim.[6] In an article for The Guardian, disability activist and writer Cathy Reay praised the production's commitment to platforming disabled talent in a children's series.[7]

Accolades

In 2023, the series was nominated for a Rose d'Or in the Children and Youth category.[8] In the 2nd annual Children's and Family Emmy Awards, the series was nominated in the Outstanding Casting category.[9]

External links

Notes and References

  1. A Kind of Spark author Elle McNicoll - "It's a story of sisterhood, neurodiversity and standing firm in the face of a mob". BBC Media Centre. 13 March 2023. 14 May 2023.
  2. https://worldscreen.com/tvkids/a-kind-of-spark-renewed/
  3. Web site: Elle McNicoll ✍ on X: "Happy World Autism Day indeed!! Season 2 trailer of AKOS is on my IG, air dates are the 26th of April (UK) on iPlayer and 28th (US)..
  4. Web site: A Kind of Spark Series 2 - Trailer - CBBC - YouTube. .
  5. Web site: A Kind of Spark to premiere on BBC iPlayer, CBBC, BYUtv and CBC!. 9story.com. 24 March 2023. 14 May 2023.
  6. News: Scottish muse: We speak to 13 authors about their favorite writing spot. Scottish Field. Megan A.. Mato. 19 March 2024. 21 March 2024.
  7. News: 'There's no part we can't do. That's so empowering': the CBBC drama revolutionising onscreen autism. The Guardian. Cathy. Reay. 11 April 2023. 14 May 2023.
  8. https://www.rosedor.com/2023/11/06/rose-dor-2023-nominees-announced/
  9. https://theemmys.tv/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/CAFE-nominations-2023-v02.pdf

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