Spitting Image Productions Limited (TV/Film Production Company) (1981-) (United Kingdom)
Organization
Dates
- Existence: 1981-
Places
- United Kingdom (nation) (Associated Country)
Found in 593 Collections and/or Records:
Sub-Sub-Sub-Series
Marx Brothers Masks, 1993
Sub-Sub-Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/1/2/10/2
Scope and Contents
Three painted latex foam and chamois leather masks, made by the Spitting Image Workshop for the television production, A Prokofiev Fantasy with Peter and the Wolf, produced by Spitting Swanns Limited for the BBC. These masks resemble the members of the American comedy act, The Marx Brothers: Chico, Groucho and Harpo. They were worn by performers during the production (SI/373 (a to c)).
Dates:
1993
Conditions Governing Access:
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File
Marxism Today, 1984, 1988
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/5/2/3
Scope and Contents
Two issues of the British political magazine, Marxism Today. The following issues are present:1. July 1984 - the front cover bears a photographic illustration featuring the Spitting Image puppets of members of the British royal family (SI/100).2. December 1988 - pages 42 and 43 contain an article that includes an interview with Roger Law, amongst others, which covers his plans for the upcoming year and the books he...
Dates:
Publication: 1984; Publication: 1988
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Sub-Series
Media Relations, 1990-c 1997
Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/7/4
Scope and Contents
Material relating to Spitting Image Productions Limited's press promotion, focusing on non-Spitting Image activities, the company and its personnel.
Dates:
1990-c 1997
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Series
Merchandise, 1983 - 1995, c 2000-2009
Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/3
Scope and Contents
A variety of merchandise that was either produced by, licensed by or involved the creative services of Spitting Image Productions Limited. Merchandise represented includes, but is not limited to: apparel and accessories, audiovisual material, cards, ceramic ware, dog chews, games and toys, and publications. Most of the items present are associated with Spitting Image, but material relating to other SIPL productions, such as Winjin' Pom...
Dates:
1983 - 1995; c 2000-2009
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Sub-Series
Merchandise, 1960 - 1968, 1984 - 1995, 2000-c 2010s
Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/4/6
Scope and Contents
Photographic material relating to merchandise designed or produced by Spitting Image Productions Limited. Merchandise represented ranges from apparel and accessories to audiovisual recordings, dog chews, publications and toys.The material present is predominantly 63mm colour transparencies. However, there are also 35mm transparencies and slides, various photographs, sheets of contact prints, and negatives. Images found on these mediums are usually either plasticine model or...
Dates:
1960 - 1968; 1984 - 1995; 2000-c 2010s
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Item
Mikhail Gorbachev Mould, c mid 1980s-c early 1990s
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/1/1/2/1/1/5
Scope and Contents
A plaster mould for the Spitting Image puppet head of the former President of the Soviet Union, Mikhail Gorbachev (P145).
Dates:
c mid 1980s-c early 1990s
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Mikhail Gorbachev Mould, c mid 1980s-c early 1990s
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/1/1/2/1/2/3
Scope and Contents
A fibreglass mould for the Spitting Image puppet head of the former President of the Soviet Union, Mikhail Gorbachev (F379).
Dates:
c mid 1980s-c early 1990s
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Item
Mikhail Gorbachev Puppet Head, c 1990
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/1/1/1/4
Scope and Contents
A latex foam head for the Spitting Image puppet of the former President of the Soviet Union, Mikhail Gorbachev (SI/1252). The head is on a stand, held within a custom box.
Dates:
c 1990
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Series
Miscellaneous, 1988 - 2011
Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/6/10
Scope and Contents
An assortment of audio and video cassette tapes, and DVDs, which either don't fall under the other series found in the Audiovisual sub-fonds or their contents are currently unclear. The following items are present:1. An audio cassette tape labelled, 'Spitting Image UK-LA PDC 4/21/1988.' This tape likely holds a recording of Roger Law's and John Lloyd's talk at the Pacific Design Centre, Los Angeles, held as part of the UK/LA '88 Festival.2. A home VHS tape that appears to...
Dates:
1988 - 2011
Conditions Governing Access:
Closed. These items are waiting to be digitised.
Series
Miscellaneous, 1964 - 1997
Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/13
Scope and Contents
Miscellaneous material that does not fit within the other sections of the Spitting Image Productions Limited sub-fonds.
Dates:
1964 - 1997
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Miscellaneous Artwork File 1, c 1982-c early 1990s
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/1/2/15/1
Scope and Contents
A portfolio of miscellaneous artwork, both originals and copies, produced by the Spitting Image Workshop, including the work of Pablo Bach, Scott Brooker, and Tim Watts. There is a range of material, which includes, but is not limited to: various pencil caricature drawings; artwork and proofs for a promotional business card that advertises Spitting Image Productions Limited's relocation to Plumber's Row, London; working drawings for a Benedict Spinola gargoyle that was produced for Magdalene...
Dates:
c 1982-c early 1990s
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Miscellaneous Artwork File 2, 1983 - 1996
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/1/2/15/2
Scope and Contents
A portfolio of miscellaneous artwork, both originals and copies, produced by the Spitting Image Workshop, mostly by Pablo Bach and David Stoten. This portfolio is separated into the following seven bundles:1. An assortment of caricatures of Roger Law, along with birthday cards for Law made by staff and family members. 2. An assortment of caricatures for the following individuals: Roger Law, John Lloyd, Mick Hockney, Rosie Hoare, Jim Hennequin, and Harry Enfield. Also...
Dates:
1983 - 1996
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Sub-Sub-Series
Miscellaneous Artwork Files, c 1982-c 1990s
Sub-Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/1/2/15
Scope and Contents
Two portfolios containing miscellaneous artwork, both originals and copies, produced by the Spitting Image Workshop for various projects undertaken by Spitting Image Productions Limited, and for other purposes.
Dates:
c 1982-c 1990s
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Sub-Series
Miscellaneous Items, 1979, 1985 - 1997
Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/5/4
Scope and Contents
Published material produced by various organisations, the contents of which have some relation to either Spitting Image, Spitting Image Productions Limited or Roger Law. The following items are present, and their accompanying number corresponds to their item reference number within this sub-series:1. A blue album that contains tearsheets of magazine front covers, and examples of advert posters for Mannesmann Tally printers. These items feature...
Dates:
Publication: 1979; Publication: 1985 - 1997
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Item
Mondo Bizarro Script, c 1994
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/2/2/6/3
Scope and Contents
A 43-page, word-processed document holding a second draft of a pilot/episode one script for a children's television show, Mondo Bizarro, which revolves around the character of Mr. Bigg. This script was written as part of the work by Spitting Image Productions Limited to develop a series around Mr. Bigg for the BBC. This work initially began as Bigg New World, written by Gavin Scott, but no series ever went into production. However, the...
Dates:
c 1994
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Sub-Sub-Series
Moulds, c 1984- c 1996
Sub-Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/1/1/2
Scope and Contents
Plaster and fibreglass moulds, used to create the latex foam heads and silicone [?] teeth produced for the puppets featured in the British satirical television series, Spitting Image.
Dates:
c 1984- c 1996
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Sub-Series
Mr. Bigg/Highly Sprung, 1995, 2011
Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/6/3/11
Scope and Contents
A VHS tape and a DVD-recordable that hold the footage of Spitting Image Productions Limited's Mr. Bigg 'inserts' for the BBC childrens' television programme, Highly Sprung. This programme ran for seven episodes, between 14 January and 25 February 1996, and each edition featured a Mr. Bigg 'insert,' which was essentially a short two to three-minute clip. The DVD features all seven 'inserts.' However,...
Dates:
1995; 2011
Conditions Governing Access:
Closed. These items are waiting to be digitised.
Sub-Sub-Series
Mugs, 1988 - 1990
Sub-Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/3/5/2
Scope and Contents
Two white ceramic mugs connected to Spitting Image. The following are present, and their accompanying number corresponds to their item reference number within this sub-sub-series:1. A mug with two illustrations featuring British boxer, Frank Bruno, made by Linden Giftware. 2. A mug bearing the Spitting Image logo and featuring an illustration of Margaret Thatcher holding a handpuppet of John Major, with an accompanying...
Dates:
1988 - 1990
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Series
Music Videos, 1986, 1993
Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/6/1
Scope and Contents
Two U-matic video cassette tapes that hold copies of promotional music videos, which involved the services of Spitting Image Productions Limited. The following are present:1. A video for the Genesis single, Land of Confusion, released in 1986. This music video features puppets made by the Spitting Image Workshop. Other personnel from SIPL were involved in the production: John Lloyd as director, Jon Blair as producer, and Steve Bendelack as art director....
Dates:
1986; 1993
Conditions Governing Access:
Closed. These items are waiting to be digitised.
File
Mystery Plays, 1994 - 1995
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/6/1/22
Scope and Contents
A file containing correspondence and research material for a proposed children's television puppet series, produced by Spitting Image Productions Limited, based upon English medieval mystery plays [plays based on the annunciation, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ].
Dates:
1994 - 1995
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National Aquarium of Scotland, 1994 - 1995
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/6/5
Scope and Contents
A file containing correspondence, invoices and other documentation relating to a Treasure Island-themed diorama, created by Spitting Image Productions Limited for an exhibit at Deep Sea World, the national aquarium of Scotland.
Dates:
1994 - 1995
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National Maritime Museum, 1990
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/1/2/5/2
Scope and Contents
A visifile holding eight pieces of original artwork, drawn by Pablo Bach of the Spitting Image Workshop, which were produced as part of the documentation for a proposed naval-themed attraction at the National Maritime Museum, London. All the drawings are in pencil (SI/1284 (a to g) and SI/1285). Also present are a number of photocopies of some of the original artwork.
Dates:
1990
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National Maritime Museum, 1990
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/6/2/3
Scope and Contents
A file containing a proposal, a feasibility report, and design papers produced by Spitting Image Productions Limited/Spitting Image Engineering, relating to a proposed attraction at the National Maritime Museum, based within the museum's east wing.
Dates:
1990
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Sub-Series
NBC Spitting Image Special Episodes, 1986 - 1987
Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/4/8
Scope and Contents
35mm photographic slides and 63mm transparencies, along with a small amount of photographs and negatives, which relate to the three Spitting Image special episodes made for the American television network, NBC, between 1986 and 1987.The following are present, and their accompanying number corresponds to their file reference number within this sub-series:1. A folder with items for Down and Out in the White House, aired...
Dates:
1986 - 1987
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Newman and Baddiel Comedy Show Specials, 1993 - 1994
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/2/6
Scope and Contents
A file containing scripts for live comedy specials released on video, by the duo Rob Newman and David Baddiel, and by Rob Newman as a solo artist. These specials were produced and directed by Spitting Image Productions Limited's Joanna Beresford and Steve Bendelack, respectively. The following are present: a camera script and a post-production script for the special, Newman and Baddiel: Live in Pieces at Wembley; and a post-production script for Newman's ...
Dates:
1993 - 1994
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