Button Moon
Button Moon is a quirky, popular children's television programme broadcast in the United Kingdom in the 1980s on the ITV Network. Thames Television produced each episode, which lasted ten minutes and featured the adventures of Mr. Spoon who, in each episode, travels to Button Moon in his homemade rocket-ship. All of the characters within the show are based on kitchen utensils, as well as many of the props. Once on Button Moon, which hangs in "blanket sky", they have an adventure, and look through Mr. Spoon's telescope at someone else such as the Hare and the Tortoise, before heading back to their home on 'Junk Planet'. Episodes also include Mr. Spoon's wife, "Mrs. Spoon", their daughter, "Tina Tea-Spoon" and her friend "Eggbert". The series ended in 1988 after 91 episodes.
13 episodes
- 1. Three Little PigsMr. Spoon recieves a spaceship from Mrs. Spoon, so now he can fly from Junk Planet where the Spoon family live through Blanket sky and on to Button Moon. Through his telescope he sees the Three Little Pigs.CCDec 8, 1980
- 2. The Witch's ToastMr. Spoon meets Captain Large and the Bottle Army. Through his telescope he sees a Witch's magic.CCDec 15, 1980
- 3. Billy Goat's GruffThrough his telescope, Mr. Spoon spies a Billy Goat.CCDec 22, 1980
- 4. Sid and BabyMr. Spoon travels to Button Moon and meets Sid and Baby.CCDec 29, 1980
- 5. The Three WishesMr. Spoon flies to Button Moon where he meets up with Captain Large and the Bottle Army. He also meets Bertie and Gertie, who have three wishes.CCJan 5, 1981
- 6. StorksOn his way to Button Moon, Mr. Spoon sees the stars in Blanket Sky playing a game. Through his telescope he sees two bird's and a camel who help cheer up a sad princess.CCJan 12, 1981
- 7. The Duck Who Forgot What He WasMr. Spoon helps find the saucers the cups have lost. Through his telescope he spots a duck who has lost it's memory.CCJan 19, 1981
- 8. Scruffy and the BoneThrough his telescope Mr. Spoon sees a pair of dogs playfully named Scruffy and Basil who play "Hunt the Bone".CCJan 26, 1981
- 9. The Grasshopper and the AntsThrough his telescope Mr. Spoon sees the classic tale of the lazy grasshopper and the busy worker ants gathering food for the long harsh winter.CCFeb 2, 1981
- 10. The Magic TotemThrough his telescope Mr. Spoon spies a Magic Totem pole and brightly coloured birds.CCFeb 9, 1981
- 11. The Hare and the TortoiseThrough his telescope on Button Moon Mr. Spoon watches on as the classic story of the Tortoise and the Hare takes place on the planet below. Also while on Button Moon Mr. Spoon meets the talking umbrellas.CCFeb 16, 1981
- 12. The Fox and the HenWhile on Button Moon Mr. Spoon finds a Wardrobe and makes a lonely dress happy. Through his telescope Mr. Spoon sees the age old tale of The Fox and the Hen.CCFeb 23, 1981
- 13. House For SaleEn route to Button Moon, Mr. and Mrs. Spoon and their daughter Tina Teaspoon watch the paper circus perform. Through his telescope Mr. Spoon sees his old friend Scruffy the dog whose best friend Basil is moving away.CCMar 2, 1981
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Button Moon
Button Moon is a quirky, popular children's television programme broadcast in the United Kingdom in the 1980s on the ITV Network. Thames Television produced each episode, which lasted ten minutes and featured the adventures of Mr. Spoon who, in each episode, travels to Button Moon in his homemade rocket-ship. All of the characters within the show are based on kitchen utensils, as well as many of the props. Once on Button Moon, which hangs in "blanket sky", they have an adventure, and look through Mr. Spoon's telescope at someone else such as the Hare and the Tortoise, before heading back to their home on 'Junk Planet'. Episodes also include Mr. Spoon's wife, "Mrs. Spoon", their daughter, "Tina Tea-Spoon" and her friend "Eggbert". The series ended in 1988 after 91 episodes.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Ian Allen
