In ‘Shine on Harvey Moon‘, Kenneth Cranham plays Harvey Moon, Maggie Steed is his wife Rita Moon, and Elizabeth Rider is their daughter Megan Moon.
Main cast
- Harvey MoonKenneth CranhamMain
- Rita MoonMaggie SteedMain
- Megan MoonElizabeth RiderMain
- Max MoonLee Whitlock1–4Main
Supporting cast
- Nora MoonElizabeth Spriggs1–4Supp
- Sid MoonChris Stanton1–4Supp
- ErnieGeoffrey Chater1–4Supp
- JoanAnn Beach1–4Supp
Guest & voice
- Mr. PringleJames Grout2Guest
- Mrs. BriggsJune Whitfield1Guest
- JulieLynne Ferguson2Guest
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About this cast
Shine on Harvey Moon is a British television comedy-drama series set in post-war London, following the life of Harvey Moon, a former RAF officer struggling to adjust to civilian life and family dynamics. The series originally aired on ITV from 1993 to 1995 for four seasons.
FAQs
Who plays Harvey Moon in Shine on Harvey Moon?
Harvey Moon is played by Kenneth Cranham.
What is Shine on Harvey Moon about?
Shine on Harvey Moon is a comedy-drama set in 1940s London, following Harvey Moon as he returns from the war and tries to rebuild his life and relationships with his family, particularly his wife Rita and children Megan and Max.
How many series of Shine on Harvey Moon are there?
The series ran for four series, from 1993 to 1995, on ITV.
Who plays Rita Moon in Shine on Harvey Moon?
Rita Moon, Harvey’s wife, is played by Maggie Steed.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026