Shine on Harvey Moon(1982)

Shine on Harvey Moon is a British comedy-drama series that aired on ITV from 1982 to 1985, with a brief revival in 1995. Set in post-war East London, the show follows RAF serviceman Harvey Moon as he returns home from demobilization to find his marriage in tatters and his family struggling. His wife Rita works in a seedy nightclub catering to American soldiers and shows little interest in rekindling their relationship. Harvey throws himself into local politics and union activism, navigating the complexities of working-class life in the aftermath of the Second World War. Created by comedy writers Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran, the series balances humour with genuine drama, capturing the hopes and frustrations of ordinary people rebuilding their lives. The title playfully references the 1908 song "Shine On, Harvest Moon.