Button Moon

Button Moon (1980-1988)

EndedAnimation showChildren, Science-Fiction

Button Moon was a 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, would travel to Button Moon in his homemade rocket-ship. All of the characters within the show were based on kitchen utensils, as well as many of the props. Once on Button Moon (which hung in "blanket sky") they would 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 would 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.

Network
Scheduleevery Thursday (11 min)

Last Episode

Goodbye Button Moon
Season 7Episode 1411 min

Goodbye Button Moon

déc. 7, 1988

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S07E14Goodbye Button Moondéc. 7, 1988
S07E13The Snoring Princessdéc. 1, 1988
S07E12Cold Cows on Button Moonnov. 24, 1988
S07E11Egbert's Birthdaynov. 17, 1988
S07E10What's the Matter with Marrow?nov. 10, 1988
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Button Moon premiere?

Button Moon premiered on October 25, 1980.

Who created Button Moon?

Button Moon was created by Ian Allen and loved by many as a British children's television programme.

What was the premise of Button Moon?

The premise of Button Moon was a family of puppets who lived on a junkyard planet and traveled to Button Moon to go on adventures.

Who were the main characters of Button Moon?

The main characters of Button Moon were Mr. Spoon, Mrs. Spoon, Tina Teaspoon, Eggbert, and many others that made it loved by children.

What was the name of the spaceship in Button Moon?

The spaceship in Button Moon was called the 'spoon rocket'.

Who voiced Mr. Spoon in Button Moon?

Mr. Spoon was voiced by Robin Stevens in Button Moon.

Where was Button Moon filmed?

Button Moon was filmed at the Mime Theatre Studio in Kent, England.

How were the characters in Button Moon created?

The characters in Button Moon were created using puppets.

What was the theme song for Button Moon?

The theme song for Button Moon was "We're off to Button Moon. We'll follow Mr. Spoon. Button Moon, Button Moon. Button Moon, Button Moon. We'll follow Mr. Spoon. He's going to Button Moon."

How long was each episode of Button Moon?

Each episode of Button Moon was approximately 10-11 minutes long.

Who sang the theme song for Button Moon?

The theme song for Button Moon was sung by Peter Davison.

When did Button Moon end?

Button Moon ended in 1988.

What was Mr. Spoon's job?

Mr. Spoon's job was to deliver parcels for 'Junk-Box Junction'.

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