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

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: 1981-

Places

Found in 520 Collections and/or Records:

 File

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
Conditions Governing Access: From the Series: See sub-level descriptions for information on access conditions.
 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
Conditions Governing Access: From the Series: See sub-level descriptions for information on access conditions.
 File

Miscellaneous Items, 1979, 1985 - 1997

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/5/4
Scope and Contents A box of published material produced by various organisations, the contents of which have some relation to Spitting Image, Spitting Image Productions Limited or Roger Law. The following items are present:1. A blue album that contains tearsheets of magazine front covers, and examples of advert posters for Mannesmann Tally printers. These items feature Spitting Image puppets. There is also a front cover for a 1979 issue of ...
Dates: Publication: 1979; Publication: 1985 - 1997
Conditions Governing Access: From the Sub-Fonds: See sub-level descriptions for information on access conditions.
 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
Conditions Governing Access: See sub-level descriptions for information on access conditions.
 File

Mr. Bigg/Highly Sprung, 1992 - 1996

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/2/2/6
Scope and Contents A box containing material relating to the Spitting Image Productions Limited childrens' television character, Mr. Bigg, and SIPL's attempts to work with the British Broadcasting Corporation to produce a series revolving around him. Between 1992 and 1994, work was done to develop a series titled, Bigg New World. In December 1995, an agreement was then struck between SIPL and the BBC for the former to produce eight 'inserts' [short clips] that would feature in a...
Dates: 1992 - 1996
Conditions Governing Access: From the Sub-Series: See sub-level descriptions for information on access conditions.
 File

Mugs, 1988 - 1990

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

A box containing two white ceramic mugs. The first holds two illustrations featuring British boxer, Frank Bruno, and was made by Linden Giftware. The second mug bears the Spitting Image logo and features a drawing of Margaret Thatcher holding a handpuppet of John Major, with an accompanying speech bubble that reads: 'You tell'em John!' The latter mug was made by Kilncraft STL England.

Dates: 1988 - 1990
Conditions Governing Access: From the Sub-Fonds: See sub-level descriptions for information on access conditions.
 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
Conditions Governing Access: From the Sub-Fonds: See sub-level descriptions for information on access conditions.
 File

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
Conditions Governing Access: From the Sub-Fonds: See sub-level descriptions for information on access conditions.
 File

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
Conditions Governing Access: From the Sub-Fonds: See sub-level descriptions for information on access conditions.
 File

National Maritime Museum, 1990

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

A visifile containing 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
Conditions Governing Access: From the Series: See sub-level descriptions for information on access conditions.
 File

NBC Spitting Image Special Episodes, 1986 - 1987

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/4/8
Scope and Contents A box containing numerous plastic sleeves of 35mm photographic slides and 63mm transparencies, along with a small amount of photographs, which relate to the three Spitting Image special episodes made for the American television network, NBC: Down and Out in the White House, aired in the summer of 1986, and The Ronnie and Nancy Show and The 1987 Movie Awards, both aired in 1987. The...
Dates: 1986 - 1987
Conditions Governing Access: From the Sub-Fonds: See sub-level descriptions for information on access conditions.
 File

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
Conditions Governing Access: From the Sub-Fonds: See sub-level descriptions for information on access conditions.
 Sub-Series

Newspapers, 1983 - 1998

 Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/5/1
Scope and Contents Press-cuttings, full issues of and page tearsheets from newspapers and newsprint magazines, and press coverage books; which feature interviews, articles, television listings and advertisements. These interviews and other content material relate to the following: Spitting Image, Spitting Image Productions Limited and its wider activities, merchandise; and Roger Law, Peter Fluck and other individuals connected with Spitting Image. There are...
Dates: 1983 - 1998
Conditions Governing Access: From the Sub-Fonds: See sub-level descriptions for information on access conditions.
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Newspapers and Newsprint Magazines, 1985 - 1995

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/5/1/2
Scope and Contents Issues of and tearsheets from British and international newspapers and large newsprint magazines, which feature interviews with Roger Law and Peter Fluck, along with articles revolving around Spitting Image. There are also articles on the wider activities of Spitting Image Productions Limited. Also present are examples of Spitting Image puppets and other imagery being used to illustrate articles on British politics. The publications...
Dates: 1985 - 1995
Conditions Governing Access: From the Sub-Fonds: See sub-level descriptions for information on access conditions.
 File

Newsweek, 1986

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/5/2/4
Scope and Contents Two 1986 issues of the American weekly news magazine, Newsweek. The following issues are present:1. 27 January - page 11 has an article on Spitting Image, which is accompanied by an image of some of the British royal family puppets.2. 1 September - page 77 has an article on the Spitting Image NBC special episode, Down and Out in the White House. This article is...
Dates: Publication: 1986
Conditions Governing Access: From the Sub-Fonds: See sub-level descriptions for information on access conditions.
 File

Nile Street Films Limited, 1995 - 1999

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/9/1/1/3/2
Scope and Contents

A file containing four directors' reports and accounts for the Spitting Image Productions Limited subsidiary, Nile Street Films Limited, whose principal activity was the manufacturing of puppets. The reports and accounts cover the years ending 31 August 1994 to 31 August 1998, excluding 1996. Two of these items were produced by KPMG, and the other two were drawn up by Aston Hughes & Co.

Dates: 1995 - 1999
Conditions Governing Access: From the Sub-Fonds: See sub-level descriptions for information on access conditions.
 Sub-Sub-Sub-Sub-Sub-Series

Non-Commissioned Writers' Contracts, 1984 - 1989

 Sub-Sub-Sub-Sub-Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/2/1/1/1/1/2
Scope and Contents Contracts, along with a small amount of correspondence and other documentation, relating to non-commissioned writers who submitted sketches for inclusion in the first six series of Spitting Image, as well as special episodes produced during that period. Spitting Image Productions Limited encouraged members of the general public and non-contracted professional writers alike to submit short sketches, known as 'quickies.' Contracts relating to successful submissions...
Dates: 1984 - 1989
Conditions Governing Access: From the Sub-Sub-Series: See sub-level descriptions for information on access conditions.
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Non-Commissioned Writers' Contracts, Series 1, 1984

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

Two files containing signed contracts issued by Spitting Image Productions Limited to individuals, who submitted sketches that were included in series 1 episodes of Spitting Image. These writers were members of the public or professionals not contracted with the show.

Dates: 1984
Conditions Governing Access: From the Sub-Sub-Series: See sub-level descriptions for information on access conditions.
 File

Non-Commissioned Writers' Contracts, Series 2, 1985

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

A file containing signed contracts and accompanying letters, issued by Spitting Image Productions Limited to individuals who submitted sketches that were included in series 2 of Spitting Image. These writers were members of the public or professionals not contracted with the programme.

Dates: 1985
Conditions Governing Access: From the Sub-Sub-Series: See sub-level descriptions for information on access conditions.
 File

Non-Commissioned Writers' Contracts, Series 3, 1986

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

Four files containing signed and copies of unsigned contracts, issued by Spitting Image Productions Limited to individuals, who submitted sketches to be included in series 3 of Spitting Image. These writers were members of the public or professionals not contracted with the programme. There is also other documentation present, such as post-production scripts and running orders, which relate to particular contracts in some manner.

Dates: 1986
Conditions Governing Access: From the Sub-Sub-Series: See sub-level descriptions for information on access conditions.
 File

Non-Commissioned Writers' Contracts, Series 4, 1987 - 1988

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

A file containing signed contracts issued by Spitting Image Productions Limited to individuals, who submitted sketches to be included in series 4 of Spitting Image, along with the 1987 Christmas special episode. These writers were members of the public or professionals not contracted with the show. There is also other related documentation concerning non-commissioned writers.

Dates: 1987 - 1988
Conditions Governing Access: From the Sub-Sub-Series: See sub-level descriptions for information on access conditions.
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Non-Commissioned Writers' Contracts, Series 5, 1988

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/2/1/1/1/1/2/7
Scope and Contents

A file containing signed and copies of unsigned contracts issued by Spitting Image Productions Limited to individuals, who submitted sketches to be included in series 5 of Spitting Image. These writers were members of the public or professionals not contracted with the show. There is also other related documentation concerning non-commissioned writers.

Dates: 1988
Conditions Governing Access: From the Sub-Sub-Series: See sub-level descriptions for information on access conditions.
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Non-Commissioned Writers' Contracts, Series 6, 1989

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/2/1/1/1/1/2/8
Scope and Contents

A file containing copies of unsigned contracts issued by Spitting Image Productions Limited to individuals who submitted sketches to be included in series 6 of Spitting Image. These writers were members of the public or professionals not contracted with the show.

Dates: 1989
Conditions Governing Access: From the Sub-Sub-Series: See sub-level descriptions for information on access conditions.
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Norwich School of Art Gallery Exhibition, 1985

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/7/2/2/1
Scope and Contents Promotional material produced as part of Norwich School of Art Gallery's exhibition, Spitting Image: A Workshop Exhibition, which ran from 10 June to 3 July 1985. Items include: two examples of an invitation card for a private viewing of the exhibition, held on 8 June; a poster for the exhibition, which bears a Luck & Flaw plasticine model illustration (L+F/202) on the front of Ronald and Nancy Reagan, and a substantial amount of text and images on the work of ...
Dates: 1985
Conditions Governing Access: From the Sub-Fonds: See sub-level descriptions for information on access conditions.
 Item

Officer Bull Pupp Model, c 1995-1996

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/1/2/14/3
Scope and Contents

A plasticine model of the Krazy Kat comic strip character, Officer Bull Pupp, made by the Spitting Image Workshop. This model was created as part of the production of a short, stop-motion animated pilot episode, based upon George Herriman's comic strip.

Dates: c 1995-1996
Conditions Governing Access: Restricted. This item is currently unfit for production. Please contact repository.