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Spitting Image Productions Limited (TV/Film Production Company) (1981-) (United Kingdom)

 Organization

Staff Only

Dates

  • Existence: 1981-

Places

Found in 593 Collections and/or Records:

 Sub-Sub-Sub-Series

Pilots and Series 1 to 18, 1983 - 1996

 Sub-Sub-Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/2/1/2/1
Scope and Contents Scripts for all regular episodes of the 18 series of Spitting Image, along with the script for the original, unaired 1983 pilot episode; and scripts for an American pilot that was never made. There are various types of scripts present, including: rehearsal, camera, production, and post-production. These different scripts represent various stages or aspects of an episode's production. However, post-production scripts are the most common, and the other types of...
Dates: 1983 - 1996
Conditions Governing Access: See sub-level descriptions for information on access conditions.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Roger Law Archive / Spitting Image Productions Limited / Productions Files / Spitting Image / Scripts and Accompanying Material
 File

Pitch/Treatment Material, c 1994

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/2/8/2/2
Scope and Contents

A file holding the following items for the animated comedy sketch programme, The Strip Show, which originally went by the title, Video Comic: two examples of a treatment [summary outlining concept and ideas] for the show, along with draft documents and photocopies of the treatment's contents; three copies of a document for pitching the concept of the show to [Alan] Yentob (BBC 1 Controller); and meeting notes.

Dates: c 1994
Conditions Governing Access: From the Series: See sub-level descriptions for information on access conditions.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Roger Law Archive / Spitting Image Productions Limited / Productions Files / Channel 4 Programmes / The Strip Show
 File

Plaster Cast Models, c 1991

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/4/20
Scope and Contents

A file holding black and white photographs, and transparencies, which feature images of three plaster cast model busts made by Pablo Bach. These busts are in the likeness of opera singer, Luciano Pavarotti; artist, Eduardo Paolozzi; and boxer, Muhammad Ali (SI/1244 and 1245). The photographer of these images is unknown; possibly either Andy de Emmony, Andy Lee or Steve Bendelack.

Dates: c 1991
Conditions Governing Access: From the Sub-Fonds: See sub-level descriptions for information on access conditions.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Roger Law Archive / Spitting Image Productions Limited / Photographic Material
 Sub-Sub-Sub-Sub-Series

Plaster Head Moulds, c 1984-c 1996

 Sub-Sub-Sub-Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/1/1/2/1/1
Scope and Contents

A selection of plaster moulds used for the creation of puppet heads, featured in the British satirical television series, Spitting Image. The descriptions include a mould's 'P' number, which were assigned to plaster moulds, either after its creation or during an inventory of the archive in the late 1990s.

Dates: c 1984-c 1996
Conditions Governing Access: See sub-level descriptions for information on access conditions.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Roger Law Archive / Spitting Image Productions Limited / Spitting Image Workshop / Puppets, Moulds, Associated Equipment and Documentation / Moulds / Head Moulds
 File

Political Studies Association 50th Anniversary Awards, 2000

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/5/10/1
Scope and Contents

A file containing letters, booklets, a dinner menu, admittance card and other items relating to Roger Law's attendance at the Political Studies Association 50th anniversary awards ceremony, which took place on 21 November 2000. Law attended the event to collect an outstanding political satire award for Spitting Image.

Dates: 2000
Conditions Governing Access: From the Series: See sub-level descriptions for information on access conditions.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Roger Law Archive / Roger Law (Post-Spitting Image Years) / Public Events Attendance Papers
 Sub-Sub-Sub-Series

Post-Synchronisation and Post-Production Scripts, 1991

 Sub-Sub-Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/2/3/2/2
Scope and Contents Post-synchronisation and post-production scripts for the six episodes produced for the Spitting Image Productions Limited/HIT Entertainment puppet television show, Winjin' Pom. All scripts are word-processed, and some feature annotation in pen. All the post-production scripts are dated 4 February 1991.The following are present, and their accompanying number corresponds to their file or item reference number in this sub-sub-sub-series:1. A...
Dates: 1991
Conditions Governing Access: Part closed. MS Add.10275/3/2/3/2/2/2 to 6 all have a separate folder holding restricted material removed from their main folder. These items are closed until January 2065, due to containing National Insurance numbers. These files/items have been closed under the Archive’s confidentiality guidelines for sensitive data (in compliance with the Data Protection Act (2018)).
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Roger Law Archive / Spitting Image Productions Limited / Productions Files / Winjin' Pom / Scripts
 Item

Poster, 1993

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/3/8/10/2/2
Scope and Contents

A large promotional poster for the Spitting Image Productions Limited publication, Thatcha! The Real Maggie Memoirs. The poster features a censored version of the 'Maggalyn' puppet illustration, which is a spoof of Margaret Thatcher as Marilyn Monroe in a white dress. The photographic image was taken by Steve Bendelack (SI/263(a)).

Dates: 1993
Conditions Governing Access: From the Sub-Fonds: See sub-level descriptions for information on access conditions.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Roger Law Archive / Spitting Image Productions Limited / Merchandise / Publications / Thatcha! The Real Maggie Memoirs / Book and Promotional Material
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Poster, 1987

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/3/8/4/2
Scope and Contents

A large promotional poster for the publication, Spitting Images (SI/198). The poster features a photographic image of a Margaret Thatcher puppet illustration, which depicts her as smoking; image taken by John Lawrence Jones. This illustration also features on the cover of the British version of the publication, and in the interior of the American version.

Dates: 1987
Conditions Governing Access: From the Sub-Fonds: See sub-level descriptions for information on access conditions.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Roger Law Archive / Spitting Image Productions Limited / Merchandise / Publications / Spitting Images
 Item

Poster, 1992

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/3/8/8/4/2
Scope and Contents

A promotional poster for the Roger Law/Spitting Image Productions Limited book, A Nasty Piece of Work: The Art and Graft of Spitting Image. The poster features an image of Roger Law standing behind an ornate picture frame (SI/391), which contains an image of a Margaret Thatcher puppet carving up Britain; an image originally intended for the abandoned SIPL publication, Thatcha! Ten Years of the Dragon [see entry MS Add.10275/3/3/8/6].

Dates: 1992
Conditions Governing Access: From the Sub-Fonds: See sub-level descriptions for information on access conditions.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Roger Law Archive / Spitting Image Productions Limited / Merchandise / Publications / A Nasty Piece of Work: The Art and Graft of Spitting Image / Book and Promotional Material
 Item

Poster, 1990

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/6/1/7/2
Scope and Contents A poster on B4-sized photographic paper, which bears an illustration by Astérix co-creator, Albert Uderzo (SI/933 (c)). The illustration shows the comic book characters, Astérix, Obelix and Dogmatix, meeting the co-creators of Spitting Image, Roger Law and Peter Fluck. The poster has the title, Astérix Meets Spitting Image. This illustration was also used on the cover of the artwork proposal booklet for the...
Dates: 1990
Conditions Governing Access: From the Sub-Fonds: See sub-level descriptions for information on access conditions.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Roger Law Archive / Spitting Image Productions Limited / Business Activities / Proposed Television and Film Productions / Astérix
 File

Pre-First Sale File, 1999 - 2000

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/5/7/2/1/1
Scope and Contents A file of papers concerning matters prior to the first sale of Spitting Image puppets by Sotheby's, held online over 14 days in July 2000. The majority of items present are correspondence, in the form of faxes, and they cover the following topics: early interest from the Christie's auction house to host a sale; a proposed exhibition at Whitechapel Art Gallery, which would have preceded the sale at Sotheby's; the preparation of puppets and photographs for the sale;...
Dates: 1999 - 2000
Conditions Governing Access: From the Sub-Sub-Series: See sub-level descriptions for information on access conditions.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Roger Law Archive / Roger Law (Post-Spitting Image Years) / Auctions / Sotheby's Auctions / First Sotheby's Auction Material
 Item

Premios Ondas Certificate, 1984

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/11/1
Scope and Contents

A framed Premios Ondas certificate, presented by Radio Barcelona to Spitting Image and Central Independent Television. The certificate does not state the purpose of the award.

Dates: 1984
Conditions Governing Access: From the Sub-Fonds: See sub-level descriptions for information on access conditions.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Roger Law Archive / Spitting Image Productions Limited / Awards
 File

Press Coverage Volumes, 2001

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/5/7/2/3
Scope and Contents A file containing two volumes holding photocopies of newspaper clippings and computer printouts of website pages, which feature articles about the two Spitting Image auctions hosted by Sotheby's, in 2000 and 2001. The smaller of the two volumes is ring-bound, and has been collated by Sotheby's and sent to Roger Law. The second volume is a set of A3 pages that are bound together by a yellow plastic slide binder. It is unknown who has produced this second...
Dates: 2001
Conditions Governing Access: From the Sub-Series: See sub-level descriptions for information on access conditions.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Roger Law Archive / Roger Law (Post-Spitting Image Years) / Auctions / Sotheby's Auctions
 Sub-Sub-Series

Press-Cuttings and Coverage Books, 1983 - 1998

 Sub-Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/5/1/1
Scope and Contents Press-cuttings from British and international publications. They have been split into the following: a section of general files, which cover stories surrounding Spitting Image and the wider activites of Spitting Image Productions Limited; a prepared press book sent to Roger Law from the 1992 Saint-Vincent Festival of Theatre and Television Satire, which he attended; and a prepared press book relating to the 1992 launch of the Philips and SIPL computer game, ...
Dates: 1983 - 1998
Conditions Governing Access: From the Sub-Fonds: See sub-level descriptions for information on access conditions.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Roger Law Archive / Spitting Image Productions Limited / External Publications, Posters and Advertisements / Newspapers
 File

Press-Cuttings and Website Printouts, c 1998-2019

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/5/5/1
Scope and Contents A box containing newspaper (and some magazine) cuttings, both originals and photocopies, along with printouts of pages taken from internet publications and blogs. These items feature articles written by or about Roger Law, and also discuss the legacy of Spitting Image. The following topics are covered, but are not limited to: a 1999 charity sale held at the Bonhams auction house, which featured items donated by Law; two auction sales of Spitting...
Dates: c 1998-2019
Conditions Governing Access: From the Series: See sub-level descriptions for information on access conditions.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Roger Law Archive / Roger Law (Post-Spitting Image Years) / External Publications
 File

Press Officer Folder, 1990 - 1991

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/7/4/1
Scope and Contents A file of material compiled by and concerning the work of Spitting Image Productions Limited's Press Officer, Cathy Burns. The file includes, but is not limited to: letters and fax cover sheets relating to the promotion of the television version of the SIPL/BBC production, The Mary Whitehouse Experience, such as arranging television interviews and press articles with the show's cast; letters, documents and fax cover sheets regarding the promotion of the Rubberworks...
Dates: 1990 - 1991
Conditions Governing Access: From the Sub-Fonds: See sub-level descriptions for information on access conditions.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Roger Law Archive / Spitting Image Productions Limited / Company and Productions Promotion, and Media and Public Relations / Media Relations
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Press Pack Documents on Company and Personnel, c 1991-c 1997

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/7/4/2
Scope and Contents

A file of documents containing biographical information and other details about Spitting Image Productions Limited; the company's subsidiaries and Cairo Studios premises; and Roger Law and other SIPL personnel. Some of these documents are final versions and others are drafts. Such documents would have been used in press packs sent to media outlets, and used as part of other promotional efforts.

Dates: c 1991-c 1997
Conditions Governing Access: From the Sub-Fonds: See sub-level descriptions for information on access conditions.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Roger Law Archive / Spitting Image Productions Limited / Company and Productions Promotion, and Media and Public Relations / Media Relations
 Item

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh Mould, c 1984-c 1996

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/1/1/2/1/1/6
Scope and Contents

A plaster mould for the Spitting Image puppet head of the Prince Consort of Queen Elizabeth II, Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh (P290).

Dates: c 1984-c 1996
Conditions Governing Access: Part restricted. Access may only be possible with support from specialist conservation staff. Please seek guidance.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Roger Law Archive / Spitting Image Productions Limited / Spitting Image Workshop / Puppets, Moulds, Associated Equipment and Documentation / Moulds / Head Moulds / Plaster Head Moulds
 Item

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh Mould, c 1984-c 1996

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/1/1/2/1/2/5
Scope and Contents

A fibreglass mould for the Spitting Image puppet head of the Prince Consort of Queen Elizabeth II, Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh (F562).

Dates: c 1984-c 1996
Conditions Governing Access: Part restricted. Access may only be possible with support from specialist conservation staff. Please seek guidance.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Roger Law Archive / Spitting Image Productions Limited / Spitting Image Workshop / Puppets, Moulds, Associated Equipment and Documentation / Moulds / Head Moulds / Fibreglass Head Moulds
 File

Private Eye, 1986 - 1987, 1992

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/5/2/5
Scope and Contents Four issues of the British satirical and current affairs magazine, Private Eye. The following editions are present:1. Christmas 1986 (No. 652) - the front cover features a plasticine model, dressed in Christmas attire. There is also an advertisement for the Spitting Image album, Spit in Your Ears, on page 31.2. Friday 10 July 1987 (No. 667) - page 17 bears a black and white photograph of a...
Dates: Publication: 1986 - 1987; Publication: 1992
Conditions Governing Access: From the Sub-Fonds: See sub-level descriptions for information on access conditions.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Roger Law Archive / Spitting Image Productions Limited / External Publications, Posters and Advertisements / Magazines
 Item

Production Agreement, 1995

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/2/8/2/4
Scope and Contents A signed agreement between Channel 4 Television Corporation and Spitting Image Productions Limited, dated 24 August 1995, concerning the production of the animated comedy sketch programme, The Strip Show. This agreement includes the following sections: schedule of terms, programme specification parts one to three, form of laboratory/facilities house letter, form of inducement letter, budget, programme proposal and production schedule; technical requirements for...
Dates: 1995
Conditions Governing Access: From the Series: See sub-level descriptions for information on access conditions.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Roger Law Archive / Spitting Image Productions Limited / Productions Files / Channel 4 Programmes / The Strip Show
 Item

Production Agreement Between Central Television and Spitting Image Productions Limited, 1990

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/2/3/3/1
Scope and Contents

A photocopy of an unsigned version of a production agreement between Central Independent Television and Spitting Image Productions Limited, relating to the television puppet series, Winjin' Pom. The original document was prepared by Central and is dated 6 September 1990.

Dates: 1990
Conditions Governing Access: From the Sub-Series: See sub-level descriptions for information on access conditions.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Roger Law Archive / Spitting Image Productions Limited / Productions Files / Winjin' Pom / Distribution and Production Agreements
 File

Production Correspondence and Documentation, 1990 - 1997

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/2/4/2
Scope and Contents Two files containing a variety of material relating to the production of a pilot episode for a stop-motion animation version of George Herriman's comic strip, Krazy Kat. There are also papers concerning the proposed production of a BBC Arena documentary on Herriman, and later attempts to have the pilot screened in a cinema in order to qualify for a potential Academy Awards' nomination.Items present in the files include, but are...
Dates: 1990 - 1997
Conditions Governing Access: From the Series: See sub-level descriptions for information on access conditions.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Roger Law Archive / Spitting Image Productions Limited / Productions Files / Krazy Kat
 Sub-Sub-Sub-Series

Production Material, 1992

 Sub-Sub-Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/3/8/8/3
Scope and Contents

Material relating to the physical production of the Roger Law/Spitting Image Productions Limited publication, A Nasty Piece of Work: The Art and Graft of Spitting Image. This includes, but is not limited to: photocopies and other items containing images of photographs and press-clippings used to decorate the interior pages; paste-ups for the interior pages and dust jacket; and an annotated proof.

Dates: 1992
Conditions Governing Access: From the Sub-Fonds: See sub-level descriptions for information on access conditions.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Roger Law Archive / Spitting Image Productions Limited / Merchandise / Publications / A Nasty Piece of Work: The Art and Graft of Spitting Image
 Sub-Sub-Sub-Series

Production Material, 1993

 Sub-Sub-Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/3/8/10/1
Scope and Contents

Paste-ups and page proofs relating to the production of the Spitting Image Productions Limited merchandise publication, Thatcha! The Real Maggie Memoirs.

Dates: 1993
Conditions Governing Access: From the Sub-Fonds: See sub-level descriptions for information on access conditions.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Roger Law Archive / Spitting Image Productions Limited / Merchandise / Publications / Thatcha! The Real Maggie Memoirs

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