Plot — What is Shine on Harvey Moon about?
Shine on Harvey Moon! is a British comedy-drama series made by Central Television for ITV from 8 January 1982 to 23 August 1985 and briefly revived in 1995 by Meridian. This generally light-hearted series was created by comedy writers Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran. The series is set in the East End of London shortly after the Second World War. Upon being demobbed RAF serviceman Harvey Moon, played by Kenneth Cranham, returns home and finds his family involved in various troubles. His wife Rita, played by Maggie Steed, is not interested in resuming their relationship, and works in a seedy nightclub frequented by American servicemen. He becomes involved with the Labour Party and the union movement. The name of the series is a wordplay on the title of the popular 1908 song 'Shine On, Harvest Moon'. The first series was commissioned and recorded by ATV at their Elstree studios with the remaining series filmed at newly constructed facilities in Nottingham.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Web Series |
| First Aired | 1982 |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | English |
| Seasons | 5 (41 episodes) |
| Audience Score | 77% (7.7/10, 8 votes) |
Shine on Harvey Moon — FAQ
Is Shine on Harvey Moon worth watching? Shine on Harvey Moon holds a 7.7/10 rating from 8 viewers. Shine on Harvey Moon! is a British comedy-drama series made by Central Television for ITV from 8 January 1982 to 23 August 1985 and briefly revived in 1995 by Meridian. This generally light-hearted series was created by
Who is behind Shine on Harvey Moon? Created by Laurence Marks, Maurice Gran.
Who is in the cast of Shine on Harvey Moon? It stars Nigel Planer, Linda Robson, Maggie Steed, Elizabeth Spriggs, Lee Whitlock, Nicky Henson.
Where can I stream Shine on Harvey Moon? Streaming availability for Shine on Harvey Moon is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did Shine on Harvey Moon release? It first aired in 1982.
