Series synopsis
Target Luna is a British sci-fi & fantasy drama family television series that premiered on ITV1 on April 24, 1960. It ended on May 29, 1960. It was created by Malcolm Hulke, Eric Paice, Sydney Newman. It stars David Markham, Michael Craze, Sylvia Davies and Michael Hammond.
Professor Norman Wedgwood oversees an experimental rocket group on remote Buchan Island in Scotland. His children, Geoff, Valerie and Jimmy visit to watch the latest rocket launch, along with journalist Conway Henderson. When the pilot takes ill, Jimmy finds himself taking his place on a mission to the Moon along with his pet hamster, Hamlet.
Premise
Professor Norman Wedgwood oversees an experimental rocket group on remote Buchan Island in Scotland. His children, Geoff, Valerie and Jimmy visit to watch the latest rocket launch, along with journalist Conway Henderson. When the pilot takes ill, Jimmy finds himself taking his place on a mission to the Moon along with his pet hamster, Hamlet.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- David Markham as Professor Norman Wedgwood
- Michael Craze as Geoffrey Wedgwood
- Sylvia Davies as Valerie Wedgwood
- Michael Hammond as Jimmy Wedgwood
- Frank Finlay as Conway Henderson
- Deborah Stanford as Jean Cary
- John Cairney as Ian Murray
- William Ingram as Flight Lieutenant Williams
Supporting cast
- Robert Stuart as Dr Stevens
Guest cast
- Michael Verney as Mr Field
- Phyllis Kenny as Pat Maxwell
- Annette Kerr as Mrs Wedgwood
- Mel Oxley as Newscaster
- Angus Lennie as Fisherman
- Edmond Bennett as Fisherman
- Roger Ostime as Official
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | April 24, 1960 | May 29, 1960 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Rocket Station | April 24, 1960 |
| 2 | Count Down | May 1, 1960 |
| 3 | The Strange Illness | May 8, 1960 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ITV1 |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 24, 1960 |
| Last aired | May 29, 1960 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Sunday |