CinemaOSSeries · 1982–1995 · 5 Seasons

Shine on Harvey Moon

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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.

Created byLaurence Marks, Maurice Gran

Play
Status
Ended
Language
EN
First aired
January 8, 1982
Last aired
August 18, 1995
Seasons
5
Episodes
41
Network
ITV1

Season 1

Episodes

No episodes found for this season.

Featuring

Cast & crew

6 credited
Starring
Nigel Planer

Nigel Planer

Lou Lewis

Linda Robson

Linda Robson

Maggie Moon

Maggie Steed

Maggie Steed

Rita Moon

Elizabeth Spriggs

Elizabeth Spriggs

Nan

Lee Whitlock

Lee Whitlock

Stanley Moon

Nicky Henson

Nicky Henson

Harvey Moon

Creative team
Created by
Laurence Marks
Laurence Marks
Maurice Gran
Maurice Gran

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