Spitting Image Productions Limited (TV/Film Production Company) (1981-) (United Kingdom)
Dates
- Existence: 1981-
Places
- United Kingdom (nation) (Associated Country)
Found in 593 Collections and/or Records:
Harpo Marx Mask, 1993
A painted latex foam and chamois leather mask that resembles Harpo Marx, which was made by the Spitting Image Workshop for the television production, A Prokofiev Fantasy with Peter and the Wolf.
Hat and Scarf for The Queen Mother Puppet Head, c 1985
A box containing a pink straw hat, made by Marida, accompanied by a pink scarf. Both items are used to adorn the Spitting Image puppet head of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother. The hat also comes with a metal pin.
Hat for Diana, Princess of Wales Puppet, c late 1980s-c early 1990s
A blue, wide-brimmed hat with a floral pattern upon it, used as an accessory for the Diana, Princess of Wales Spitting Image puppet.
Head Moulds, c 1984-c 1996
A range of plaster and fibreglass moulds made during the production of the British satirical television series, Spitting Image, which were used to create the latex foam puppet heads for the show. The moulds present in the archive only represent a small fraction of those produced during the run of the series.
Hemdale Cinema Shorts, 1990 - 1991
A file containing correspondence, a proposal and other documentation relating to a series of proposed short films by Spitting Image Productions Limited with Hemdale Film Corporation. Some of the correspondence also mentions other projects that SIPL were working on at this time.
Hilary and Combination Skin, 1996
A VHS tape containing two short animation films, Hilary and Combination Skin, which were produced by the Spitting Image Productions Limited subsidiary, Screwball Films Limited.
Hoffnung, 1994
A visifile holding 10 pieces of original artwork for a proposed Spitting Image Productions Limited children's television series, Hoffnung, which would have starred comedian, Harry Enfield, as the German artist and musician, Gerard Hoffnung. Most of the artwork are pen drawings, but there is one piece in pen and wash. These drawings have been done by two Spitting Image Workshop artists, David Stoten and Tim Watts (SI/1266 (A to J).
Hoffnung, 1991 - 1994
How to Make a Puppet File, c 2019
Hype Greetings Cards, 1991
Hysteria! Charity Event, 1987
Insurance Papers, 1989 - 2001
Internal Culture Material, 1985 - 1997
Material revolving around the internal company culture of Spitting Image Productions Limited, including staff publications, papers relating to company trips to Barcelona and Norfolk, crew apparel, and invitations and posters for staff parties and outings.
Internal Staff Publications, 1985-c 1986
Limited examples of Spitting Image Productions' internal publications, produced by members of staff, either as sources of news or for satirical purposes.
International Emmy Awards, 1986 - 1989, 1994
Finalist plaques and an award statue presented by the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences to Spitting Image Productions Limited and Spitting Swanns Limited.
International Film and Television Festival of New York Medallion, 1989
A bronze medallion [or perhaps brass], presented to Spitting Image Productions Limited, by the International Film and Television Festival of New York. The purpose of the award is unknown.
The medallion comes in its original presentation case, the exterior of which is covered in faux crocodile leather. The medallion appears to be fixed in place within the case.
James Gillray Puppet, c 1984
A large puppet of British caricaturist and printmaker, James Gillray, used in the British satirical television show, Spitting Image (SI/687). The puppet has a latex foam head and arms, with a wooden-framed body. It is held upright with a metal pole and stand.
Japanese Alien Puppet, c late 1980s-c early 1990s
A file holding photographic material featuring images of a green alien puppet, referred to as a 'Japanese alien' (SI/1126). The purpose of this puppet alien is unknown, as is the identity of the photographer.
John Cole Hand Puppet, c 1984-c 1992
A hand puppet head in the representation of former BBC Political Editor, John Cole. The head is made of fibreglass and is painted. This puppet was used in the opening title sequence for the British satirical television show, Spitting Image.
John Lloyd Puppet Head, c early 1990s
A latex foam puppet head with glass eyes of John Lloyd, co-creator and producer of the British satirical television series, Spitting Image, and producer of the comedy series, Blackadder (SI/1255).
Jon Blair File, 1985 - 1988
Kevin Francis Limited, 1988, 1991 - 1993
Key Rings, c late 1980s
A file holding photographic material connected to merchandise key rings, designed by Spitting Image Productions Limited (SI/452-460). These key rings are in the shape of the heads of various British politicians and royal family members, and international politicians. There are eight strips of 63mm colour transparencies that feature publicity shots, and there are four polaroids that hold images of what appears to be the silicone masters for some of the key rings.
Krazy Kat, 1989 - 1997
Krazy Kat, c 1995-1996
Four plasticine models relating to the production of a 1996 pilot episode for a stop-motion animation series, based upon American cartoonist George Herriman's comic strip, Krazy Kat. This was a joint project between Spitting Image Productions Limited, the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), and Hearst Entertainment.