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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:

 Item

Puppet Neck Size List, c mid-1990s

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

A file containing a list of puppets, in alphabetical order, which details their neck sizes in inches. This list is handwritten. However, parts of it appears to be photocopies of an earlier list, and further names have been added to these photocopies using different ink-coloured pens. The puppets listed were used in Spitting Image and other Spitting Image Productions Limited activities.

Dates: c mid-1990s
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 / Spitting Image Workshop / Puppets, Moulds, Associated Equipment and Documentation / Puppet Documentation / Lists and Card Indexes / Puppet Neck Size Documents
 Sub-Sub-Sub-Sub-Series

Puppeteers' Contracts, 1983 - 1990

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

Contracts, accompanying correspondence and other documentation for puppeteers hired by Spitting Image Productions Limited, during the first six series of Spitting Image, as well as contracted to perform public and television puppet appearance work.

Dates: 1983 - 1990
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 / Contracts and Correspondence / Series 1 to 6 Contracts
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Puppeteers' Contracts, Asbury to Knight, 1983 - 1990

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/2/1/1/1/2/1
Scope and Contents A box containing sub-files, which hold contracts, accompanying letters and other documentation for puppeteers, who worked on some or all of the first six series of Spitting Image, between 1984 and 1989, along with the special episodes produced during that period. There are also contracts relating to public and television puppet appearance work, which go as far as 1990.The following puppeteers are represented: Anthony Asbury; Donald Austen; Michael...
Dates: 1983 - 1990
Conditions Governing Access: Part closed. Sub-files for some puppeteers have been closed, due to containing national insurance numbers. Please see individual sub-files for specific closure periods. These sub-files 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 / Spitting Image / Contracts and Correspondence / Series 1 to 6 Contracts / Puppeteers' Contracts
 File

Puppeteers' Contracts, Oates to Wilson, 1983 - 1990

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/2/1/1/1/2/2
Scope and Contents A box containing sub-files, which hold contracts, accompanying letters and other documentation for puppeteers, who worked on some or all of the first six series of Spitting Image, between 1984 and 1989, along with the special episodes produced during that period. There are also contracts relating to public and television puppet appearance work, which go as far as 1990.The following puppeteers are represented: Martin Oates; Nigel Plaskitt; Gillie Robic;...
Dates: 1983 - 1990
Conditions Governing Access: Part closed. Sub-files for some puppeteers have been closed, due to containing national insurance numbers. Please see individual sub-files for specific closure periods. These sub-files 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 / Spitting Image / Contracts and Correspondence / Series 1 to 6 Contracts / Puppeteers' Contracts
 Sub-Sub-Series

Puppets, c 1984-c early 1990s

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

A collection of puppets, puppet heads and small hand puppets used in the British satirical television series, Spitting Image.

The vast majority of puppets from that show were sold at two auctions, held by Sotheby's, in 2000 and 2001. The puppets of Diana, Princess of Wales, and Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother were not put up for sale, on the request of the royal family.

Dates: c 1984-c early 1990s
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
 Sub-Series

Puppets, Moulds, Associated Equipment and Documentation, c 1980-c 1999, 2000 - 2001

 Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/1/1
Scope and Contents A selection of puppets, moulds, eyes and eye-movement equipment, and clothing stencils produced by the Spitting Image Workshop, as part of its work creating puppets for the British satirical television series, Spitting Image, and other activities undertaken by Spitting Image Productions Limited. Also present are lists of puppets and moulds produced by the workshop; and photographic material that documented the modelling process of puppets or were used for...
Dates: c 1980-c 1999; 2000 - 2001
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
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Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip Slippers, 1988

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/3/1/1/4
Scope and Contents

A large pair of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh 'Sleeping Partners' slippers, designed by Spitting Image Production Limited's David Stoten, and made by Linden Cards and Gifts Limited (SI/439). Each slipper resembles a bed, with a plastic head of the Queen residing on the end of one slipper and the head of Prince Philip on the other.

Dates: 1988
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 / Apparel and Accessories / Sleeping Partners Slippers
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Queen Elizabeth II Bendy Finger Puppet, c late 1980s

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

A Spitting Image finger puppet of Queen Elizabeth II's face, made out of foam rubber, housed in its original packaging. The item has been manufactured by Bendy Toys, under licence from Spitting Image Productions Limited.

Three other finger puppets were made for SIPL, bearing the faces of the following: Prince Charles [now King Charles III], Margaret Thatcher, and Ronald Reagan. They are not represented in the archive.

Dates: c late 1980s
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 / Games and Toys
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Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Teapot, c 2001-2002

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

A box containing a Queen Elizabeth II golden jubilee teapot (no. 1/500) that bears her likeness, modelled by Martin Moore Productions and manufactured by Moorland Pottery. The item has the Spitting Image logo on the underside of its base.

Dates: c 2001-2002
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 / Ceramics / Martin Moore Productions
 Sub-Sub-Sub-Series

Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, c 1985

 Sub-Sub-Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/1/1/1/7
Scope and Contents

A puppet head of Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, along with an accompanying hat and scarf, which were used in the British satirical television series, Spitting Image.

Dates: c 1985
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 / Puppets
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Rádio e Televisão de Portugal Award Statue, c 1980s-c 1990s

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/11/17
Scope and Contents A glass award statue, in the shape of a long pyramid with a block near the top, which bears the logo of the Portuguese public broadcasting corporation, Rádio e Televisão de Portugal (RTP). The purpose of this award statue is unclear, as is whether it relates to Spitting Image or Spitting Image Production Limited's involvement in the Portuguese franchise series, Contra Informação.The underside of the statue's base bears the name...
Dates: c 1980s-c 1990s
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

Radio Times, 1985 - 1989

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/5/2/6
Scope and Contents Three issues of the British weekly television magazine, Radio Times; east and south east editions. The following issues are present:1. 20-26 July 1985 - pages 4 and 5 contain an interview with and a photograph of Roger Law and Peter Fluck.2. 31 January-6 February 1987 - page 33 contains a photograph of Roger Law and Peter Fluck, as part of the radio listings. Fluck and Law were guests on the 1 February edition of BBC Radio 4's ...
Dates: Publication: 1985 - 1989
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
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Research and Reference Material, 1989-c 1995

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/2/4/1
Scope and Contents

A file containing articles about cartoonist George Herriman and his comic strip, Krazy Kat, along with photocopies of reference drawings of the characters found in that work. There also appears to be photocopies of pages taken from a book or other publication containing examples of the comic strip.

Dates: 1989-c 1995
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 / Productions Files / Krazy Kat
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Revolting Rhymes, 1987 - 1988

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

A file containing material relating to a proposed children's television adaptation of Roald Dahl's Revolting Rhymes poems. Items include, but are not limited to: a partial draft script for the first episode, Little Red Riding Hood, written by Dahl; and correspondence between Spitting Image Productions Limited and Dahl, Dahl's literary agent, Murray Pollinger; and Tony Fantozzi at the William Morris Agency.

Dates: 1987 - 1988
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
 Fonds

Roger Law Archive

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275
Scope and Contents The title of this archive is somewhat of a misnomer, considering that it incorporates a mix of Roger Law’s own archive, material donated by his long-time collaborator, Peter Fluck; and the corporate archive of Spitting Image Productions Limited (SIPL). However, the vast majority of these items were held in Law’s possession, following the cancellation of the original series of Spitting Image. Ultimately, the archive represents Law’s professional life, from freelance...
Dates: 1946 - 2024
Found in: Cambridge University Library
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Roger Law Day File, 1995 - 1997

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/8/5
Scope and Contents A file containing original letters and faxes sent to Roger Law, and copies of such items sent by Law, mostly relating to his work for and position at Spitting Image Productions Limited. Also present are accompanying documentation, such as proposals for television projects. Topics covered in the letters include, but are not limited to: requests for employment; reference letters for former employees; interviews for television programmes; Law's involvement in exhibitions and lectures; the...
Dates: 1995 - 1997
Conditions Governing Access: Part closed. A CV, held in a separate folder, is closed until 2068 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 / Correspondence and Internal Communications
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Roger Law Mould, c early-c mid 1990s

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/1/1/2/1/2/4
Scope and Contents

A fibreglass mould for the Spitting Image puppet head of the co-creator of the show, Roger Law (F379).

Dates: c early-c mid 1990s
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
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Roger Law Puppet Head, c 1994

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

A latex foam puppet head with glass eyes of Roger Law, co-creator of the British satirical television series, Spitting Image (SI/1256). This puppet head was used on the show when a generic angry man or a homeless person was needed in a scene. After the series finished, this puppet head was displayed in a number of Spitting Image and Roger Law-related exhibitions.

Dates: c 1994
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 / Puppets
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Ronald Reagan Head Plaster Mould, c 1987-c 1988

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

A plaster mould relating to the Ronald Reagan rubber head made for the Ronald and Nancy Reagan 'Sleeping Partners' pair of slippers, produced by Linden Cards and Gifts Limited. The design within the mould was done by the Spitting Image Workshop artist, David Stoten.

Dates: c 1987-c 1988
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 / Apparel and Accessories / Sleeping Partners Slippers
 File

Ronnie and Reggie, c 1992

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/6/1/17
Scope and Contents

A file containing two examples of a treatment [a written summary for a television show idea] for a proposed children's television programme, Ronnie and Reggie Crow. These characters were originally used in the Spitting Image Productions Limited/HIT Entertainment six-episode television series, Winjin' Pom.

Dates: c 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 / Business Activities / Proposed Television and Film Productions
 Item

Rose d'Or de Montreux Certificate, 1985

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/11/5
Scope and Contents

A Rose d'Or de Montreux certificate, presented to Spitting Image and Central Independent Television. The certificate states that the jury of the 25th competition 'a attribué une mention' to Central for the programme.

Dates: 1985
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

Round the Bend, 1988

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/4/11
Scope and Contents

A file containing four plastic sleeves with 63mm photographic transparencies, and colour photographs, which feature portrait and group images of puppets made by the Spitting Image Workshop for the British children's television series, Round the Bend (SI/1129 to 1134). This series was produced by Hat Trick Productions and ran for three seasons, between 1989 and 1991.

The photographic images have been taken by Andy de Emmony.

Dates: 1988
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
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Royal Academy of Arts Exhibition, 1997

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/4/24
Scope and Contents A visifile containing five large colour photographs, which are mounted and were once framed, which feature illustrations produced by Luck & Flaw and Spitting Image Productions Limited. These photographs were displayed at an exhibition on contemporary satirists, held at the Royal Academy of Arts, in the spring of 1997. The following images are present: Michael Foot with Denis Healey (L+F/123); 'Gin & Tonic' Queen Mother (SI/212); a naked Rupert Murdoch with Andrew Neil as the head of...
Dates: 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 / Photographic Material
 File

Royal Mail Stamps, 1997

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/6/7
Scope and Contents In 1996/1997, Royal Mail commissioned Spitting Image Productions Limited to create a set of stamps on the theme of horror. SIPL produced two stamps featuring plasticine model illustrations, one of Bela Lugosi as Dracula and the other of Boris Karloff as Frankenstein's Monster. The photographic images of these models were taken by SIPL staff member, Steve Bendelack. These designs were ultimately rejected by Royal Mail, as Roger Law refused their request that he be solely credited for the...
Dates: 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 / Business Activities
 Item

Royal Television Society Certificate, 1993

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/11/22
Scope and Contents

A colour photocopy/computer printout of a Royal Television Society, North East Centre Regional Programme Awards certificate, presented to Steve [Bendelack] and Urwin Garton Pubicity for the television commercial, Callers-Pegasus.

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 / Awards

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