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:
Series
Correspondence and Internal Communications, 1983 - 1997
Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/8
Scope and Contents
Various correspondence files containing letters, faxes and accompanying material received by Spitting Image Productions Limited and Roger Law. Also present are SIPL internal communications and documentation relating to the running of the company, such as memoranda, progress reports, and minutes for board meetings. This section has been split into the following: a file of business correspondence and internal communications; a file of letters received by the company from members of the general...
Dates:
1983 - 1997
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File
Correspondence and Other Documentation, 1991 - 1994
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/2/2/6/1
Scope and Contents
A file composed primarily of correspondence between Spitting Image Productions Limited, the British Broadcasting Corporation, and the Spanish television channel, Canal+, regarding the development of a children's television puppet show, Bigg New World. Topics include, but are not limited to: the work of Gavin Scott on an initial script and subsequent revisions; and a later script written by Andy Riley and Kevin Cecil for a new programme featuring the character of...
Dates:
1991 - 1994
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Costume Stencils, c 1980, c 1984-c 1996
Sub-Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/1/1/4
Scope and Contents
An assortment of costume stencils used to produce clothing for puppets, mainly for the British satirical television series, Spitting Image. There are also stencils relating to other work undertaken by Spitting Image Productions Limited. Stencils are either made out of paper or cotton. The following are present, and their accompanying number corresponds to their item/file reference within this sub-sub-series:1. Squire Trelawny (...
Dates:
c 1980; c 1984-c 1996
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Sub-Sub-Series
Crapston Villas, 1992 - 1997
Sub-Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/2/8/1
Scope and Contents
Production material relating to the adult stop-motion animated soap opera, Crapston Villas, created by Sarah Ann Kennedy and produced by Spitting Image Productions Limited. There are two seasons of this series. The first season consists of the pilot and nine other episodes, known as episodes 1 to 10, and the second series consists of another set of 10 episodes, known as episodes 11 to 20. Channel 4 originally aired the first season between October and December...
Dates:
1992 - 1997
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Crapston Villas, c 1994-1995
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/7/1/1/3
Scope and Contents
A file containing a promotional synposis folder for the first series of the Spitting Image Productions Limited/Channel 4 adult animation soap opera, Crapston Villas (SI/417). Inside the folder are synopses for the show, episodes and characters; and biographies for the cast and crew.Also present in the file, separate from the synopsis folder, are the following: a promotional postcard for Valhalla Villas [the original title for...
Dates:
c 1994-1995
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Sub-Series
Crapston Villas, 1995 - 1997
Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/6/3/9
Scope and Contents
Two VHS tapes that hold footage relating to the adult stop-motion animated soap opera, Crapston Villas, created by Sarah Ann Kennedy and produced by Spitting Image Productions Limited. The programme ran for two series, between 1995 and 1998, on the British television network, Channel 4.The first tape is labelled as 'Valhalla Villas,' which was the original title for the programme [its contents are unknown at this time]. The second tape holds rough cuts...
Dates:
1995 - 1997
Conditions Governing Access:
Closed. These items are waiting to be digitised.
File
Crapston Villas, 1995
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/4/23
Scope and Contents
A file holding colour transparencies relating to the stop-motion animated soap opera, Crapston Villas, which aired on Channel 4 between 1995 and 1998. There is a plastic sleeve that holds ten 63mm transparencies, which feature portrait images of the characters in this programme. There is a second set of these ten transparencies, each held separately in their own envelope; this separation is due to these particular transparencies being digitally scanned. There is...
Dates:
1995
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File
Crapston Villas Wrap Party Invitations, 1997
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/10/4/5
Scope and Contents
Two examples of an invitation card from the Crapston Villas production crew, inviting the recipient to attend a party to celebrate the completion of the programme's second series. This party was held at The Red Bar, in Soho, on Friday 17 October 1997. One side of the invitation has a group photograph of the production's cast and crew (SI/498).
Dates:
1997
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Create Your Own Caricature Press Coverage Document, 1992
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/5/1/1/3
Scope and Contents
A bound press coverage document, prepared by Mathieu Thomas Limited, which contains photocopies of British newspaper articles on the Philips/Spitting Image Productions Limited computer game, Create Your Own Caricature. The articles cover the launch event, which took place at the beginning of November 1992, and on the game itself.
Dates:
1992
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Create Your Own Caricature Press Pack, 1992
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/7/2/1/4
Scope and Contents
A press pack produced by Philips Electronics for the interactive computer game, Create Your Own Caricature, made by Philips and Spitting Image Productions Limited (SI/198). The pack contains the following items: a copy of the game on compact disc; the first issue of a new magazine for 'compact disc interactive' games, CD-i; a press release for Philips CD-i; biographies for Roger Law and David Stoten; and a couple of 35mm slides, which...
Dates:
1992
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File
Creative Review, 1988, 1992
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/5/2/2
Scope and Contents
Two issues of the magazine, Creative Review, which focuses on artistic creativity within the commercial industries, such as advertising, and film and television. The following issues are present: 1. December 1988 - pages 14 and 15 contain a small article on a collaboration between Spitting Image Productions Limited and visual artist Matt Forrest, regarding the computer manipulation of photographic imagery. 2. December 1992 - pages 44 and 45...
Dates:
Publication: 1988; Publication: 1992
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Sub-Series
Crew Apparel, c mid 1980s-1993
Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/10/3
Scope and Contents
Examples of crew apparel for Spitting Image, and Spitting Swanns Limited's televised theatrical production of Sergei Prokofiev's orchestral work, Peter and the Wolf. The following are present:1. A medium-sized, white cotton Spitting Image t-shirt. The show's logo is present over the t-shirt's left breast in red lettering. The item dates c mid-1980s.2. A medium-sized, black cotton ...
Dates:
c mid 1980s-1993
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David Stoten Posters, [1991]-[1992]
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/10/4/3
Scope and Contents
Photocopies/computer printouts of three posters, drawn by Spitting Image Workshop artist David Stoten, concerning two outings and a party arranged for Spitting Image Productions Limited staff. The posters relate to the following: a Christmas outing to see a pantomime, on Friday 13 December [1991]; a Spitting Image series 12 pre-production party, on Friday 20 March [1992]; and an outing to see dog racing, on Thursday 4 June [1992]. The series 12 pre-production party...
Dates:
[1991]-[1992]
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Sub-Series
Design and Art Direction Awards, 1985 - 1989
Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/11/6
Scope and Contents
Certificates, an award statue, and ephemera relating to the 1985 and 1989 Design and Art Direction Awards.
Dates:
1985 - 1989
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Sub-Sub-Sub-Series
Development Papers, 1987 - 1991
Sub-Sub-Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/6/1/7/1
Scope and Contents
Development material relating to a proposed puppet television adaptation of the comic book, Astérix, which would have been produced by Spitting Image Productions Limited, in collaboration with Les Éditions Albert-René.The following are present, and their accompanying number corresponds to their file reference number within this sub-sub-sub-series:1. Three paperback issues of the comic: Astérix and the Golden Sickle,...
Dates:
1987 - 1991
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Sub-Series
Diamond Awards Festival, 1987
Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/11/10
Scope and Contents
Diamond Videoclip Awards' certificates and medal/brooch, presented to Spitting Image Productions Limited at the 2nd Diamond Awards Festival, held in Antwerp, in 1987. These items relate to SIPL's work on the music video for the Genesis song, Land of Confusion, which included the use of Spitting Image puppets. The following SIPL personnel were involved in the production: John Lloyd as director, Jon Blair as producer, and Steve Bendelack as...
Dates:
1987
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Item
Diana, Princess of Wales, c late 1980s-c early 1990s
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/1/1/1/1
Scope and Contents
A large puppet of Diana, Princess of Wales, used in the British satirical television series, Spitting Image. Accompanying the puppet is a hat, used as an accessory.
Dates:
c late 1980s-c early 1990s
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Diana, Princess of Wales Hand Puppet, c 1984-c 1994
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/1/1/1/9/2
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A hand puppet in the representation of Diana, Princess of Wales (SI/584). The puppet has a painted fibreglass head and hands, and is wearing a red and green dress with faux jewellery. This puppet was used in the opening title sequence for the British satirical television show, Spitting Image.
Dates:
c 1984-c 1994
Conditions Governing Access:
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Item
Diana, Princess of Wales Head Mould, c 1987-c 1988
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/3/1/1/1
Scope and Contents
A silicone (or perhaps rubber) mould that bears the resemblance of Diana, Princess of Wales. This mould was used to create one of the plastic heads that adorned the Diana and Prince Charles 'Sleeping Partners' slippers, produced by Linden Cards and Gifts Limited. The design of the mould was done by the Spitting Image Workshop artist, David Stoten.
Dates:
c 1987-c 1988
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Diana, Princess of Wales Mould, c 1984-c 1996
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/1/1/2/1/2/2
Scope and Contents
A fibreglass mould for the Spitting Image puppet head of Diana, Princess of Wales (F186).
Dates:
c 1984-c 1996
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Piece
Diana, Princess of Wales Puppet, c late 1980s-c early 1990s
Piece
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/1/1/1/1/1
Scope and Contents
A large Spitting Image puppet of Diana, Princess of Wales (SI/1253). This particularly puppet appears to have been used in the series from the late 1980s onwards. The head is made from latex foam and has a wooden-framed body; it is held upright with a metal pole and stand.
Dates:
c late 1980s-c early 1990s
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Sub-Sub-Sub-Sub-Series
Directors', Producers' and Script Editors' Contracts, 1984 - 1991
Sub-Sub-Sub-Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/2/1/1/1/4
Scope and Contents
Contracts, correspondence and other documentation relating to the hiring of directors, producers, and script editors for the first six series of Spitting Image, along with the special episodes produced in that period. Some items concern other activities undertaken by Spitting Image Productions Limited, and go as far as 1991.Files for the following individuals are present, and their accompanying number corresponds to their file/item reference number within...
Dates:
1984 - 1991
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Sub-Sub-Series
Distribution and Production Agreements, 1990 - 1996
Sub-Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/2/3/3
Scope and Contents
Production and distribution agreements connected to the Spitting Image Productions Limited/HIT Entertainment television puppet series, Winjin' Pom. There is a production agreement between SIPL and Central Independent Television, and several distribution contract addenda between SIPL and HIT Entertainment.
Dates:
1990 - 1996
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Series
Documentaries and News Broadcast Segments, c 1990-2014
Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/6/6
Scope and Contents
An assortment of video cassette tapes and DVDs holding documentaries and news magazine profiles on Spitting Image, Peter Fluck, Roger Law and John Lloyd. There are also documentaries on comedy, illustration and satire, which feature segments on Spitting Image.The following are present:1. A home VHS tape with a 1990 episode of the ITV series, The South Bank Show, which focuses on ...
Dates:
c 1990-2014
Conditions Governing Access:
Closed. These items are waiting to be digitised.
File
Documentation File, 1988, 1991 - 1993
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/3/5/4/1
Scope and Contents
A file containing correspondence, photocopies of artwork, and promotional material relating to a series of toby jugs modelled by Pablo Bach at the Spitting Image Workshop, and produced by the ceramics company, Kevin Francis Limited. These toby jugs are modelled on the following British politicians: Margaret Thatcher, John Major, and Neil Kinnock.Also present is random letter from Christine Martin, based in Texas, to Roger Law and Peter Fluck, dated 17 June 1988. Martin asks Luck...
Dates:
1988; 1991 - 1993
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