Plot — 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.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Web Series |
| First Aired | 1980 |
| Genre | Family, Sci-Fi & Fantasy |
| Language | English |
| Seasons | 7 (91 episodes) |
| Audience Score | 72% (7.2/10, 12 votes) |
Button Moon — FAQ
Is Button Moon worth watching? Button Moon holds a 7.2/10 rating from 12 viewers. 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 adventu
Who is behind Button Moon? Created by Ian Allen.
Where can I stream Button Moon? You can stream Button Moon on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, ITVX Premium. Availability may vary by region.
When did Button Moon release? It first aired in 1980.
