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Button Moon

★7.2 1980 – 1988 7 Seasons Ian Allen TV-MA

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.

Seasons & episodes

7 seasons · 91 episodes

Three Little Pigs

Episode 01

Three Little Pigs

Dec 8, 1980

Mr. 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.

The Witch's Toast

Episode 02

The Witch's Toast

Dec 15, 1980

Mr. Spoon meets Captain Large and the Bottle Army. Through his telescope he sees a Witch's magic.

Billy Goat's Gruff

Episode 03

Billy Goat's Gruff

Dec 22, 1980

Through his telescope, Mr. Spoon spies a Billy Goat.

Sid and Baby

Episode 04

Sid and Baby

Dec 29, 1980

Mr. Spoon travels to Button Moon and meets Sid and Baby.

The Three Wishes

Episode 05

The Three Wishes

Jan 5, 1981

Mr. 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.

Storks

Episode 06

Storks

Jan 12, 1981

On 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.

The Duck Who Forgot What He Was

Episode 07

The Duck Who Forgot What He Was

Jan 19, 1981

Mr. Spoon helps find the saucers the cups have lost. Through his telescope he spots a duck who has lost it's memory.

Scruffy and the Bone

Episode 08

Scruffy and the Bone

Jan 26, 1981

Through his telescope Mr. Spoon sees a pair of dogs playfully named Scruffy and Basil who play "Hunt the Bone".

The Grasshopper and the Ants

Episode 09

The Grasshopper and the Ants

Feb 2, 1981

Through his telescope Mr. Spoon sees the classic tale of the lazy grasshopper and the busy worker ants gathering food for the long harsh winter.

The Magic Totem

Episode 10

The Magic Totem

Feb 9, 1981

Through his telescope Mr. Spoon spies a Magic Totem pole and brightly coloured birds.

The Hare and the Tortoise

Episode 11

The Hare and the Tortoise

Feb 16, 1981

Through 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.

The Fox and the Hen

Episode 12

The Fox and the Hen

Feb 23, 1981

While 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.

House For Sale

Episode 13

House For Sale

Mar 2, 1981

En 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.

About the series

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Audience score
★ 7.2 /10

based on 12 votes

Synopsis

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.

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Where to watch Button Moon

Button Moon is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The family from Ian Allen has 7 seasons and 91 total episodes, rated 7.2/10 by 12 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Button Moon have?

Button Moon has 7 seasons with 91 episodes in total.

Is Button Moon still on the air?

Button Moon has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs Button Moon?

Button Moon airs on ITV1.

When did Button Moon first air?

Button Moon first aired on December 8, 1980.

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