...We're off to Button moon, we're follow Mr Spoon, Button Moon, Button Mooooooon (which incidently is sung by Peter Davison, of Doctor Who fame and Sandra Dickinson). I am talking, of course (!!!!), of Button Moon. And I thought that those memories would remain that way and I would never get ... Read review
We're off to Button Moon. We'll follow Mr Spoon.... Button Moon is a fantasy moon shining ... more
high in Blanket Sky. It looks down on Junk Planet, home to the Spoon Family. Every day Mr Spoon flies in his spaceship to Button Moon. He always takes his telesco...
More fun on Button Moon. Episodes are: 'The Three Pigs' 'Billy Goat's Gruff' 'The Fox ... more
And The Hen' 'Scruffy And The Bone' 'The Hare And The Tortoise' 'Hose On Charlie's Nose' 'Planet Doughnut' Rag Doll Has A Cold' 'Mr Spoon's Jumble Sale' and ...
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Advantages: Brings back those oh so sweet memories Disadvantages: Maybe the memories should stay that way
...unforgettable theme tune.......We're off to Button moon, we're follow Mr Spoon, Button Moon, Button Mooooooon (which incidently is sung by Peter Davison, of Doctor Who fame and Sandra Dickinson). I am talking, of course (!!!!), of Button Moon. And I thought that those memories would remain that way and I would never get to see the show again. But no, to my delight I was wrong. I found out that in the October of last year a Button moon video had been ... ...details.
Button Moon is a puppet based show written by Ian Allen that centres around the spoon family who consist off Mr and Mrs Spoon and there young daughter Tina Teaspoon. As well as the Spoons we also meet many other characters such as Eggbert, Tina's best friend you takes the form of an egg cup and the Singing Hotpots, Button Moons number one band made up of four saucepans.
Each episode of the show lasts approximately ... more
Ahhhhhhh..................Those oh so fond childhood memories of sitting back and relaxing before the all time number one childrens program of all time. And then you hear it, the unforgettable theme tune.......We're off to Button moon, we're follow Mr Spoon, Button Moon, Button Mooooooon (which incidently is sung by Peter Davison, of Doctor Who fame and Sandra Dickinson). I am talking, of course (!!!!), of Button Moon. And I thought that those memories would remain that way and I would never get to see the show again. But no, to my delight I was wrong. I found out that in the October of last year a Button moon video had been released entitled ‘Animals on Button Moon'.
Ok, ok so I know what your thinking ‘What a sad git, 17 and delighted about the release of a show aimed at the under fives' and to a large extent you would be right but what you have to realise is just how much I loved the show in my younger days. For those of you who have never seen the show, or simply can't remember it I'll give you a few details.
Button Moon is a puppet based show written by Ian Allen that centres around the spoon family who consist off Mr and Mrs Spoon and there young daughter Tina Teaspoon. As well as the Spoons we also meet many other characters such as Eggbert, Tina's best friend you takes the form of an egg cup and the Singing Hotpots, Button Moons number one band made up of four saucepans.
Each episode of the show lasts approximately 10 minutes during which time Mr Spoon (sometimes accompanied by Tina and on very rare occasions Mrs Spoon) will travel up to Button Moon in blanket sky from the Spoons home planet. To get there he must travel in his space ship made of a baked bean can, a funnel and a tuna can. Whilst up on the moon, which unsurprisingly takes the shape of a rather large yellow button, Mr Spoon will meet some of the often rather odd inhabitants an a short adventure will ensue. Following this Mr spoon will take a look through his telescope to see what he can see. This normally means a short childrens story acted out by wonderful little puppets. Once this is done its back home signalling the end of the episode.
Button Moon is narrated by Robin Parkinson. He basically tells the story as it happens. This is rather necessary as the Spoons and friends tend not to be that talkative.
But anyway enough about the show, what about the video. Well ‘Animals on Button Moon' features five impressive episodes of the show and lasts for about 50 minutes. You won't be surprised to hear that each story does in some way feature animals, although this is mainly when looking through the telescope with stories such as the three little pigs and the hare and the tortoise. It also features the first ever episode of Button Moon where we actually get to see Mr Spoon, his house and his space ship being made.
This is a show that dates from the time of true quality childrens TV during the late 80's and early 90's and ranks along side the likes of ‘The Clangers' and ‘Bagpuss'. Its an excellent buy for anyone with young children or those simply wanting to rekindle there memories of happier days. What's more retailing at just £5.99 and available for cheaper if you look around. I bought it for a mere £5.10 from the excellent choicesdirect.co.uk with free postage and you cannot say fairer than that. Maybe not one for those who haven't seen it before though.
Advantages: it's Button Moon. Nothing more needs to be said. Disadvantages: It's only 50 mins long
#We're off to Button Moon. We'll follow Mr Spoon...#
I loved Button Moon. Actually, more accurately, I love Button Moon. I used to watch it religiously when I was younger, and even went to see a live show when it came to my town. My parents took my sister and me to see it, and I think they enjoyed it as much as we did.
Ok, so the special effects may not be as good as the ones in programmes nowadays. I'm thinking of the fact that you can see the ... ...wanted to go up to Button Moon, and now he can, thanks to his kind wife and daughter. He starts building the rocket straight away...
And I think the description on the back of the video sums his adventures up best:
"Every day Mr Spoon goes up in his rocket and flies through the blanket sky to Button Moon. He always makes sure that he has packed his telescope so he can look down at the earth and watch what is happening in the world below."
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carys 12.07.2001
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Advantages: Great for kids Disadvantages: as an adult, it may seem silly - but then, look at the teletubbies.
When Ian Allen created Button Moon, he really knew what he was doing. Who else would have thought that a little man made from a washing up liquid bottle, a baked bean can with a funnel on it, and a bright yellow button would soon become a children’s "cult" show.
Recently, I got this video for my birhday, and it brings back a lot of lovely childhood memories. The video is entitled Animals on Button Moon, and includes the first ever episode ... ...in otherwise hehe) and watch Button Moon.
Button Moon was on ITV, and was made by the company Thames.
That theme tune would start "We’re off to button Moon, we’ll follow Mr. Spoon, Button Moooooooooon….", which you can now download from some sites on the net for anyone who’s interested! Peter Davison and Sandra Dickinson sang this wonderfully catchy theme tune - which, much to my shame, I occasionally find myself singing.
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Belfastgirl 02.05.2001
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Advantages: A Cult 80's classic being brought back to life Disadvantages: The telescope stories
...asked for was Animals on Button Moon. To my delight, my brother had picked up on the numerous hints I'd dropped, and bought me the video of the programme I used to watch when I was but a tiny girl. It has proved invaluable viewing through the first year of my law degree... and I can't see that changing for quite some time. Ian Allen, I salute you! (He was the genius who came up with such an amazing idea).
Basically, Button Moon is a TV programme ... ...it is!! In fact, Button Moon is one of the best remembered TV shows amongst my peer group. Anyone in their late teens to early twenties should remember it! I've been trying to track down exact dates on when it was shown, but am failing. I will update the opinion when I get them.
Enough plugging the show, I best give you some detail. Mr Spoon lives with his wife, Mrs Spoon and their daughter Tina Tea-Spoon. They got their names as Mr and Mrs Spoon, ...
nicolap 07.09.2001
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Advantages: Well I used to think it was great!, The Spoon Family, The theme tune!! Disadvantages: Well lets just say the story lines weren't too great! (but at the time they were!!)
"We're off to Button Moon, we'll follow mr.spoon, button moon, button moooooon (Theres button moon shining very brightly in blanket sky!) we're off to button moon, button moon, button moon, button moon" (Couldn't help but to burst into song!) I soooooooooo used to love this programme!! It was "da bomb" as we'd say today! This was one of my all time favourite kids programmes (along with Rainbow!)
So, for the benefit of the ciaoer's who have never ... ...about the programme. Button Moon had the Spoon family, which consisted of Mr. Spoon, Mrs. Spoon, and Tina. They all lived in a house-shaped box. Each episode was really based around the same sort of theme (as with most, if not all kids' programmes! They generally would blast off in their space rocket and land on Button Moon. So, doesn't sound too great now does it? Well it was ok!! It was pure class! Now for a bit more info (you know you want to ...
Sarah_Louise 20.08.2001
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Advantages: my kids love it and so do i Disadvantages: none
...watching the tv series of Button Moon in the 1980's as a child in the mornings on ITV and singing along t the theme tune. "We're off to Button Moon will follow Mr Spoon Button Moon Button Moon."
I really liked this programe as a child but it dispeared off our screens without trace. This was proberley due to advancing technogoly and kids wanting better effects on the telly.
Button Moon is aimed at the under fives It's written by Ian Allen. The DVD ... ...his telescope and goes to Button Moon.(a big yellow button.) Only sometimes will Mrs Spoon and Tina Teaspoon go with him. Once Mr Spoon arrives at Button Moon he always will take out his telescope for everyone to look through and find out whats happening on Button Moon. Sometimes he also will look over to other planets aswell. When he is looking through the telescope this reveles the story line for the episode.
My kids love this DVD and i like my ...
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Product Information for "Button Moon - Adventures On Button Moon (DVD)" »
Product details
Genre
Family
Classification
Universal
Production Year
1980
Running Time
1 hour 43 minutes
Video Category
Television
Plot
More fun on Button Moon. Episodes are:- 'The Three Pigs', 'Billy Goat's Gruff', 'The Fox And The Hen', 'Scruffy And The Bone', 'The Hare And The Tortoise', 'Hose On Charlie's Nose', 'Planet Doughnut', Rag Doll Has A Cold', 'Mr Spoon's Jumble Sale' and 'Bobbing Bootle'.
Release details
DVD Region
DVD
Studio(s)
FREMANTLE HOME ENTERTAINMENT; ARVATO SERVICES
Release date
17/09/2001
No of Discs
1
Catalogue No
PTDVD 8119
Barcode
5030697081193
Languages
Main Language
English
Technical information
Sound
Dolby Digital
Dubbing Sound
Dolby Digital English
DVD Description
Follow Mr. Spoon and his family on adventures to Button Moon in their washing-up-bottle spaceship. This collection of the charming 1980s children's programme features 10 animated episodes, including "Planet Doughnut," "Mrs. Spoon's Jumble Sale," "Rag Doll Has a Cold," and more.
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