Moon and Son
Astrologer Gladys Moon and her psychic son, Trevor, travel between Folkestone and Calais, conducting readings, selling occult wares and getting involved in various crimes and mysteries. Despite reports that the BBC had already commissioned a second series prior to the first series' broadcast, only thirteen episodes were produced and it was swiftly axed due to poor ratings, despite a primetime Saturday evening timeslot.
Cast: Millicent Martin, John Michie, Ian Redford
Season 1
13 episodes
- 1. Crystal Clear It's MurderAn Englishman who buys a gift for his wife in Trevor's shop is murdered soon after. A student, who unsuccessfully tried to rob Gladys at gunpoint, becomes the prime suspect.CC50minJan 4, 1992
- 2. Star of FortuneA man who felt misled by a fortuneteller prior to losing his wife and property becomes the Zodiac Killer to exact revenge on those who'd done him wrong—including a now successful astrologer from Gladys' past.CC50minJan 11, 1992
- 3. G.I. Joe Is MissingGladys employs a psychic approach to the mystery of WWII reenactor Joe Thorpe's disappearance. Meanwhile, Trevor conducts his own style of investigation.CC50minJan 18, 1992
- 4. Where No Birds SingA microlight flyer finds a Roman silver plate covered with astrological signs. He seeks Gladys' expert opinion but the microlight dies, bringing interest to a crime that some would like to stay buried, like the silver plate.CC50minJan 25, 1992
- 5. The Horns of CapricornIn France, Cecile escapes a serial killer. Trevor attempts to discover his motives and help the police find the killer before he tries again. Meanwhile, a new shop near the French market awakens Gladys' competitive side.CC50minFeb 1, 1992
- 6. Nearly Dearly DepartedAn old lady in a nursing home sends Gladys on an unexpected journey, as her meeting reveals an old murder. Trevor helps the police to lay an extremely unorthodox trap.CC50minFeb 8, 1992
- 7. Foreign BodyA body is found in the boot of a car owned by Garvie, a British politician who denies all knowledge. Gladys recognises the victim as someone she met briefly in Lille.CC50minFeb 15, 1992
- 8. Her Death Was So SuddenMeeting a honeymoon couple on the return from France, Gladys reads the runes for them, but sinister forces spell death for the new bride.CC50minFeb 22, 1992
- 9. Past, Present and FutureThe staff of a deceased aristocrat are desperate to locate her Will and consult Gladys, who suggests dowsing for it. Early results are unimpressive, but Trevor becomes interested in a walnut writing-desk taken by the auctioneers.CC50minFeb 29, 1992
- 10. Music in the AirThe Moons are asked to investigate a faith healer, who claims that John Lennon is using him to produce a string of new pop songs. The album could earn money for the charity and the record industry but murder is never too far away.CC50minMar 7, 1992
- 11. The Chinese Medicine ManAfter an old woman commits suicide, her heir accuses Gladys of defrauding her, but soon realises her error and enlists Gladys's help in locating the real criminal.CC50minMar 14, 1992
- 12. The Place of Cold FiresThe return to Folkestone of the body of a Foreign Legionnaire sparks off a hunt for stolen diamonds. Eavis suspects the Moons are working outside the law.CC50minMar 21, 1992
- 13. S.O.S. from a GeminiA series of bizarre and ominous occurrences befall the Townsends, an English family living in an old French farmhouse, and seem to be connected to sinister events which took place during the War.CC50minMar 28, 1992
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Moon and Son
Astrologer Gladys Moon and her psychic son, Trevor, travel between Folkestone and Calais, conducting readings, selling occult wares and getting involved in various crimes and mysteries. Despite reports that the BBC had already commissioned a second series prior to the first series' broadcast, only thirteen episodes were produced and it was swiftly axed due to poor ratings, despite a primetime Saturday evening timeslot.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Robert Banks Stewart
- Studio
- BBC
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Audio languages
English
Where to watch
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