Button Moon
Overview
Button Moon captivated young audiences in the UK during the 1980s with its whimsical charm. Produced by Thames Television, each ten-minute episode follows Mr. Spoon as he embarks on imaginative journeys to Button Moon aboard his quirky homemade rocket. The enchanting world, set against a "blanket sky," features a cast of characters inspired by kitchen utensils, including Mrs. Spoon, their daughter Tina Tea-Spoon, and her friend Eggbert. Adventures often involve peering through Mr. Spoon's telescope to observe classic tales like the Hare and the Tortoise. The beloved series concluded in 1988 after 91 delightful episodes.
Episodes
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1
Three Little Pigs
Title: The Adventure of the Three Little Pigs Plot: Mr. Spoon is gifted a spaceship by Mrs. Spoon, enabling him to soar from their home on Junk Plane...
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2
The Witch's Toast
Title: The Sorceress' Cheers Plot: Mr. Spoon encounters Captain Large along with the Bottle Army. Using his telescope, he witnesses the enchanting po...
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3
Billy Goat's Gruff
Peering through his telescope, Mr. Spoon catches sight of a Billy Goat.
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4
Sid and Baby
Mr. Spoon journeys to Button Moon, where he encounters Sid and Baby.
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5
The Three Wishes
Mr. Spoon takes a trip to Button Moon, where he reunites with Captain Large and the Bottle Army. While there, he also encounters Bertie and Gertie, wh...
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6
Storks
Title: Storks Plot: While journeying to Button Moon, Mr. Spoon notices the stars in Blanket Sky engaged in a fun game. Using his telescope, he spots ...
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7
The Duck Who Forgot What He Was
Title: The Duck Who Lost Its Memory Plot: Mr. Spoon embarks on a quest to recover the missing saucers belonging to the cups. While using his telescop...
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8
Scruffy and the Bone
Looking through his telescope, Mr. Spoon spots two lively dogs, Scruffy and Basil, joyfully engaged in a game of "Hunt the Bone."
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9
The Grasshopper and the Ants
Title: The Grasshopper and the Ants Plot: Using his telescope, Mr. Spoon observes the timeless story of a carefree grasshopper who frolics while the ...
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10
The Magic Totem
Mr. Spoon gazes through his telescope and discovers a vibrant Magic Totem pole along with a dazzling array of colorful birds.
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11
The Hare and the Tortoise
From his telescope on Button Moon, Mr. Spoon observes the timeless tale of the Tortoise and the Hare unfolding on the planet beneath him. During his t...
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12
The Fox and the Hen
Title: The Fox and the Hen Plot: On Button Moon, Mr. Spoon discovers a wardrobe that brings joy to a forlorn dress. Peering through his telescope, he...
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13
House For Sale
While traveling to Button Moon, Mr. and Mrs. Spoon along with their daughter Tina Teaspoon enjoy a performance by a paper circus. Looking through his ...
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1
A Witch Comes to Stay
In Button Moon, Mr. Spoon and his family gain enhanced vision, allowing them to see things more clearly. Come along as they encounter Brew the witch.
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2
The Caterpillar Who Loved His Greens
Mr. Spoon lends a hand in searching for a lost glove on Button Moon. While peering through his telescope, he witnesses an incredible transformation as...
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3
The New Canoe
On Button Moon, snowflakes gently fall as Mr. Spoon arrives in his spaceship. There, he encounters the Bottle Army. Peering through the telescope, the...
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4
The Biggest Tomato in the World
Mr. and Mrs. Spoon along with Tina Teaspoon have a fun game of hide-and-seek on Junk Planet. During their adventure, Tina and Mr. Spoon take a flight ...
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5
Scruffy and the Sparrow
Mr. Spoon, Tina, and Egbert take a trip to Button Moon in their spaceship, where they discover the Bottle Army busy tidying up the castle.
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6
The Dragon Has a Cold
As Mr. Spoon zooms through space in his spaceship towards Button Moon, the sound rouses Tina from her slumber.
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7
The Flying Jam Sandwich
The Spoon family gives their spaceship a good wash before Mr. Spoon sets off into space, gliding past floating paint pots. Meanwhile, on Button Moon, ...
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8
The Persian Market
Title: The Persian Market Plot: Mr. Spoon journeys through space in his spaceship, navigating a whimsical landscape filled with soaring teacups, danc...
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9
Music in the Air
Tine and Egbert join Mr. Spoon aboard the spaceship, where they encounter a whimsical scene filled with dancing candies and lollipops.
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10
Scruffy at the Seaside
Mrs. Spoon enlists the help of a friend to watch the kids, allowing her and Mr. Spoon to take a trip to Button Moon.
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11
The Little Red Hen
Title: The Little Red Hen Plot: Queen Jelly organizes a spectacular birthday celebration for Tina. As the festivities unfold, the Gingerbread Man pla...
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12
Getting Away from It All
Mr. Spoon takes a journey to Button Moon aboard his spaceship. As he arrives, he discovers that it's raining, with a watering can cleverly concealed b...
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13
The Lion and the Mouse
The Spoon family is set for an adventure on Button Moon. As they soar through space in their ship, they catch sight of whimsical paper umbrellas twirl...
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1
Looking For Button Moon
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2
Tina Teaspoon and the School Mouse
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3
A Day Trip To Button Moon
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4
Shoebox Station
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5
Two Sticky Mugs
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6
Button Hole Pond
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7
The Scouts' Garden Fete
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8
Queenie Jelly
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9
Painting The Pipes
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10
Freddy Teddy
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11
The Clown Who Lost His Smile
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12
Happy Birthday Mrs Spoon
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13
Bundle and Fluff
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Egbert Goes to Button Moon
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2
The Spaceship Breaks Down
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3
Playing Games on Button Moon
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4
The Gravy Boat
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5
Sticky Sweets
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6
Picnic on Button Moon
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7
The Cake Fairy Goes Ice Skating
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8
Rag Doll Marries a Dinosaur
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9
Egbert Goes Camping
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10
Banana Birds
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11
Pink and Purple Dinosaur
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12
The Shark in the Bath
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13
The Paper Parade
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A Hole in Blanket Sky
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2
Tutti Frutti Ice Cream
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3
Granny Spoon and the Missing Apple Pie
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4
Rain Stopped Play
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5
Bottle Party
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6
Paperchase on Button Moon
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7
Winter Sports for the Frozen Vegetables
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8
Ding a Ling Ice Cream
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9
Blue Button Moon
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10
Crazy Games
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11
The Royal Handkerchief Ballet
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12
The Holiday Weekend
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1
The Good Luck Bird
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2
Hose on Charlie's Nose
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3
Planet Doughnut
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4
Rag Doll Has a Cold
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5
Honeymoon
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6
Mrs Spoon's Jumble Sale
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7
Buttonhole Pond
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8
Missing Martha Muggins
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9
Barn Dance
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10
Bobbing Bottle
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Button Moon Boat Race
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2
Vacuum Cleaner for Sale
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3
Benny Bin
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4
Little Bottle Floats Away
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5
Button Moon Talent Show
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6
Mr and Mrs Spoon's Anniversary
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7
Mice Play on Button Moon
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8
Dotty Teapot
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9
Rag Doll Moves House
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10
What's the Matter with Marrow
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11
Egbert's Birthday
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12
The Snoring Princess
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13
The Snoring Princess