Button Moon (1980)
Overview
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.
Where to watch Button Moon
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, ITVX | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
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What is Button Moon about?
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. Button Moon is a Family, Sci-Fi & Fantasy series, first aired on 1980-12-08, 7 seasons and 91 episodes.
Is Button Moon worth watching?
TMDB users rate Button Moon 7.2 out of 10 from 12 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Button Moon?
In the United Kingdom, Button Moon streams on Amazon Prime Video and ITVX and can be bought from Apple TV and Amazon Video. Movie World also lists online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Created by
Ian Allen
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