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{{Short description|British television series}}
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| show_name = Shine on, Harvey Moon
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| executive_producer = [[Allan McKeown]]
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| runtime = {{Unbulleted list| 30 minutes (series 1 & 5) | 60 minutes (series 2 – 4)}}
| runtime = {{Unbulleted list| 30 minutes (series 1 & 5) | 60 minutes (series 2 – 4)}}
| creator = [[Laurence Marks (British writer)|Laurence Marks]]<br>[[Maurice Gran]]
| creator = [[Laurence Marks (British writer)|Laurence Marks]]<br />[[Maurice Gran]]
| starring = [[Suzanne Bertish]]<br>[[Kenneth Cranham]]<br>[[Leonard Fenton]]<br>[[Nicky Henson]]<br>[[Nigel Planer]]<br>[[Pauline Quirke]]<br>[[Linda Robson]]<br>[[Colin Salmon]]<br>[[Elizabeth Spriggs]]<br>[[Maggie Steed]]<br>[[Fiona Victory]]<br>[[Lee Whitlock]]
| starring = [[Suzanne Bertish]]<br />[[Kenneth Cranham]]<br />[[Leonard Fenton]]<br />[[Nicky Henson]]<br />[[Nigel Planer]]<br />[[Pauline Quirke]]<br />[[Linda Robson]]<br />[[Colin Salmon]]<br />[[Elizabeth Spriggs]]<br />[[Maggie Steed]]<br />[[Fiona Victory]]<br />[[Lee Whitlock]]<br />[[Derek Benfield]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://en.Kinorium.com/76916/|title=Shine on Harvey Moon (1982)}}</ref>
| channel = [[ITV Network|ITV]]
| channel = [[ITV (TV network)|ITV]]
| language = English
| country = United Kingdom
| country = United Kingdom
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| first_aired = {{start date|1982|1|8|df=yes}}
| last_aired = {{end date|1995|8|18|df=yes}}
| first_aired = {{start date|1982|1|8|df=yes}}
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| last_aired = {{end date|1995|8|18|df=yes}}
| num_series = 5
| num_episodes = 41 ([[List of Shine on Harvey Moon episodes|List of episodes]])
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| num_episodes = 41 ([[List of Shine on Harvey Moon episodes|List of episodes]])
| producer = [[ITV Central|Central Television]]<br>(1982–1985)<br>[[Meridian Broadcasting]]<br>(1995)<br>Witzend Productions<br>(1982–1985, 1995)
| producer = [[ITV Central|Central Television]]<br />(1982–1985)<br />[[ITV Meridian|Meridian Broadcasting]]<br />(1995)<br />[[WitzEnd Productions]]<br />(1982–1985, 1995)
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'''''Shine on, Harvey Moon''''' is a British [[television]] series made by Witzend Productions and [[ITV Central|Central Television]] for [[ITV Network|ITV]] from 8 January 1982 to 23 August 1985 and briefly revived in 1995 by [[ITV Meridian|Meridian]].
'''''Shine on, Harvey Moon''''' is a British [[television]] series made by [[WitzEnd Productions]] and [[ITV Central|Central Television]] for [[ITV (TV network)|ITV]] from 8 January 1982 to 23 August 1985 and briefly revived in 1995 by [[ITV Meridian|Meridian Broadcasting]].


This generally light-hearted series was created by comedy writers [[Laurence Marks (British writer)|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 (UK)|the Labour Party]] and the [[union movement]].
This generally light-hearted series was created by comedy writers [[Laurence Marks (British writer)|Laurence Marks]] and [[Maurice Gran]]. The series is set in the [[East End of London]] shortly after the [[Second World War]]. On 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 (UK)|Labour Party]] and campaigns against the local [[Hackney, London|Hackney]] branch of the [[far right]] [[Union Movement]], after his mother expresses support for the UM, albeit briefly.


The name of the series is a wordplay on the title of the popular 1908 song "[[Shine On, Harvest Moon|Shine On, Harvest Moon!]]". The first series was commissioned and recorded by [[Associated Television|ATV]] (the forerunner to Central Television) at their [[Elstree Studios|Elstree]] studios, with the second series recorded in the same studios under the ownership of Central Television and with the remaining series filmed at Central's newly constructed facilities in [[Nottingham]].
The name of the series is a wordplay on the title of the popular 1908 song "[[Shine On, Harvest Moon|Shine On, Harvest Moon!]]". The first series was commissioned and recorded by [[Associated Television|ATV]], (the forerunner to Central Television), at their [[ATV Elstree Studios|Elstree studios]], with the second series recorded in the same studios under the ownership of Central Television and with the remaining series filmed at Central's new facilities in [[Nottingham]].


==Regular cast==
==Cast==

===Regular===
* Frieda Gottlieb – [[Suzanne Bertish]]
* Frieda Gottlieb – [[Suzanne Bertish]]
* Harvey Moon – [[Kenneth Cranham]] and [[Nicky Henson]]
* Harvey Moon – [[Kenneth Cranham]] and [[Nicky Henson]]
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The series was revived by [[Meridian Television]] in 1995, this time set during the 1950s, with [[Nicky Henson]] taking over the role of Harvey. It also brought in a new regular character, Noah Hawksley, played by [[Colin Salmon]], an old friend of Harvey's who was facing racial prejudice.
The series was revived by [[Meridian Television]] in 1995, this time set during the 1950s, with [[Nicky Henson]] taking over the role of Harvey. It also brought in a new regular character, Noah Hawksley, played by [[Colin Salmon]], an old friend of Harvey's who was facing racial prejudice.

===Guests===
* [[Gwen Nelson]]
* [[Tenniel Evans]]
* [[Derek Benfield]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://en.kinorium.com/76916/|title=Shine on Harvey Moon (1982)}}</ref>


==DVD releases==
==DVD releases==
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==External links==
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* {{IMDb title|id=0083478|title=Shine on Harvey Moon!}}.
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Latest revision as of 12:35, 10 November 2024

Shine on Harvey Moon
Created byLaurence Marks
Maurice Gran
StarringSuzanne Bertish
Kenneth Cranham
Leonard Fenton
Nicky Henson
Nigel Planer
Pauline Quirke
Linda Robson
Colin Salmon
Elizabeth Spriggs
Maggie Steed
Fiona Victory
Lee Whitlock
Derek Benfield[1]
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
No. of series5
No. of episodes41 (List of episodes)
Production
Executive producerAllan McKeown
ProducersCentral Television
(1982–1985)
Meridian Broadcasting
(1995)
WitzEnd Productions
(1982–1985, 1995)
Running time
  • 30 minutes (series 1 & 5)
  • 60 minutes (series 2 – 4)
Original release
NetworkITV
Release8 January 1982 (1982-01-08) –
18 August 1995 (1995-08-18)

Shine on, Harvey Moon is a British television series made by WitzEnd Productions and Central Television for ITV from 8 January 1982 to 23 August 1985 and briefly revived in 1995 by Meridian Broadcasting.

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. On 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 campaigns against the local Hackney branch of the far right Union Movement, after his mother expresses support for the UM, albeit briefly.

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, (the forerunner to Central Television), at their Elstree studios, with the second series recorded in the same studios under the ownership of Central Television and with the remaining series filmed at Central's new facilities in Nottingham.

Cast

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Regular

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The series was revived by Meridian Television in 1995, this time set during the 1950s, with Nicky Henson taking over the role of Harvey. It also brought in a new regular character, Noah Hawksley, played by Colin Salmon, an old friend of Harvey's who was facing racial prejudice.

Guests

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DVD releases

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Three 3-disc DVD box sets have been released by Acorn Media UK. The first comprises all episodes from series 2 and selected episodes from series 1 and the other, released in 2007, contains all episodes of series 3. In 2012 a three disc set was released containing all episodes of series 4.[3][4]

References

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  1. ^ "Shine on Harvey Moon (1982)".
  2. ^ "Shine on Harvey Moon (1982)".
  3. ^ "Shine on, Harvey Moon! Series 1 & 2". Acorn Media. Retrieved 29 January 2012.
  4. ^ "Shine On Harvey Moon Series 3". Acorn Media. Retrieved 29 January 2012.
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