Shine on Harvey Moon 1982
What is Shine on Harvey Moon?
"Shine on Harvey Moon" is a British comedy-drama series created by comedy writers Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran. The series was made by Central Television for ITV and initially aired from January 1982 to August 1985.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1982
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 41
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 8, 1982
- Last aired
- Aug 18, 1995
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- ITV1
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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"Shine on Harvey Moon" is a British comedy-drama series created by comedy writers Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran. The series was made by Central Television for ITV and initially aired from January 1982 to August 1985. It was briefly revived in 1995 by Meridian. Set in the East End of London, the series is a generally light-hearted portrayal of life shortly after the Second World War. The story revolves around Harvey Moon, a demobbed RAF serviceman, and his family's struggles.
Should you watch it?
“A demobbed RAF man returns to a post‑war London family in comedic turmoil.”
- Period East End setting
- Blend of humor and drama
- Strong lead performances by Kenneth Cranham and Maggie Steed
- The 1995 revival is brief and may feel separate from the original run
Watch it if you enjoy gentle post‑war British humor with family drama.
The series is light‑hearted with mild adult themes, suitable for most adult viewers.
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Season 1 · 6 episodes
- E1 Hail the Conquering Hero Mytharc Jan 8, 1982
- E2 Getting to Know You Core Jan 15, 1982
- E3 Who's Afraid Of Virginia Flake Core Jan 22, 1982
- E4 Sweet F.A. Core Jan 29, 1982
- E5 The Rough with the Smooth Mytharc Feb 5, 1982
- E6 A Christmas Truce Mytharc Feb 12, 1982
Season 2 · 6 episodes
- E1 Getting Results Mytharc Sep 10, 1982
- E2 A Deal with the Devil Core Sep 17, 1982
- E3 In Sickness and in Health Core Sep 24, 1982
- E4 The Party Line Core Oct 1, 1982
- E5 The Course of True Love Mytharc Oct 8, 1982
- E6 Safe as Houses Mytharc Oct 15, 1982
Season 3 · 9 episodes
- E1 Goodnight Sweetheart Mytharc Jun 1, 1984
- E2 Pick Yourself Up, Dust Yourself Down And... Core Jun 8, 1984
- E3 Sisters and Brothers Core Jun 15, 1984
- E4 I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Out of My Hair Core Jun 22, 1984
- E5 Sentimental Journey Core Jun 29, 1984
- E6 Goodnight Vienna Core Jul 6, 1984
- E7 Baby It's Cold Outside Core Jul 13, 1984
- E8 Fools Rush In Mytharc Jul 20, 1984
- E9 Spring Will Be a Little Late This Year Mytharc Jul 27, 1984
Season 4 · 8 episodes
- E1 Kind Hearts and Coronets Mytharc Jul 5, 1985
- E2 Anything Goes... Core Jul 12, 1985
- E3 Mud Sticks Core Jul 19, 1985
- E4 Love Is Blind Core Jul 26, 1985
- E5 Lover, Come Back to Me Core Aug 2, 1985
- E6 All, or Nothing at All Mytharc Aug 9, 1985
- E7 We're in the Money Mytharc Aug 16, 1985
- E8 Love and Marriage Mytharc Aug 23, 1985
Season 5 · 12 episodes
- E1 Series 5, Episode 1 Mytharc Apr 23, 1995
- E2 Series 5, Episode 2 Core Apr 30, 1995
- E3 Series 5, Episode 3 Core May 7, 1995
- E4 Series 5, Episode 4 Core May 14, 1995
- E5 Series 5, Episode 5 Core May 21, 1995
- E6 Series 5, Episode 6 Core May 28, 1995
- E7 Series 5, Episode 7 Core Jul 14, 1995
- E8 Series 5, Episode 8 Core Jul 21, 1995
- E9 Series 5, Episode 9 Core Jul 28, 1995
- E10 Series 5, Episode 10 Core Aug 4, 1995
- E11 Series 5, Episode 11 Mytharc Aug 11, 1995
- E12 Series 5, Episode 12 Mytharc Aug 18, 1995
Frequently asked questions
When did the series originally air?
It aired on ITV from 8 January 1982 to 23 August 1985.
Who created the series?
It was created by comedy writers Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran.
What is the series' setting?
It is set in the East End of London shortly after World II.
Who are the main characters?
Harvey Moon, played by Kenneth Cranham, and his wife Rita, played by Maggie Steed.
Was the series ever revived?
Yes, it was briefly revived in 1995 by Meridian.
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