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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

Rubber Movies, 1993

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/6/1/19
Scope and Contents A ring-bound and signed development agreement, dated 11 October 1993, between Central Broadcasting Limited [appears to have been a branch of Central Independent Television] and Spitting Image Productions Limited. SIPL are tasked with delivering a 25-minute script and five detailed treatments [a written summary for a television show or episode idea] for a puppet comedy series, provisionally titled Rubber Movies. It appears that this project did not go beyond the...
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 / Business Activities / Proposed Television and Film Productions
 File

Rubber News, 1990

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/6/1/8
Scope and Contents

Two files relating to a proposed six-episode television programme, Rubber News, which was developed for the American television network, CBS. However, this project never went beyond the development stage. Present in the files are bound scripts for three episodes, along with copies of artwork that decorate said scripts (SI/1979).

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
 Item

Rubber News, 1990

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

A file containing original logo artwork for a proposed puppet television series, Rubber News, which Spitting Image Productions Limited developed for American television network, CBS. This logo was produced by freelance artist, Alex Evans (SI/1979 (h)).

Dates: 1990
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 / Spitting Image Workshop / Artwork / Proposal Artwork for Television Productions
 File

Rubber News Incorporating Robey Weekly, c 1985-c 1986

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/10/1/2
Scope and Contents A file of material relating to the satirical Spitting Image Productions Limited staff newsletter, Rubber News Incorporating Robey Weekly, which was principally made by puppet maker, Andrew Robey. Within the file there is one full multi-paged issue, and the remaining items are front pages of other issues, in varying paper sizes. The contents of these items are joke articles, with Roger Law and Peter Fluck as their main targets.It is unknown whether there...
Dates: c 1985-c 1986
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 / Internal Culture Material / Internal Staff Publications
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Rupert Murdoch Model, 1987

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

A Rupert Murdoch 'Pissing on Britain' model (SI/925), made by the Spitting Image Workshop. This model featured in a black and white photograph, taken by John Lawrence Jones, which was published in issue 667 (10 July 1987) of the British satirical magazine, Private Eye (SI/926).

Dates: 1987
Conditions Governing Access: Restricted. This item is currently unfit for production. Please contact repository.
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Roger Law Archive / Spitting Image Productions Limited / Spitting Image Workshop / Artwork
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Saint-Vincent Festival della Satira Teatrale e Televisiva Press Coverage Book, 1992

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/5/1/1/2
Scope and Contents A large bound press coverage book for the 1992 Saint-Vincent Festival of Theatrical and Television Satire, held in the Italian city of Aosta, between 29 and 31 May. The document contains photocopies of articles on the festival, taken from various Italian newspapers and magazines. However, only a few of these articles mention Roger Law, who attended the event with a number of Spitting Image puppets.Accompanying the coverage book is a letter addressed to...
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 / External Publications, Posters and Advertisements / Newspapers / Press-Cuttings and Coverage Books
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San Francisco International Film Festival Awards Statues, c 1987

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/11/12
Scope and Contents A box holding two glass Golden Gate Awards statues of varying sizes, awarded by the San Francisco International Film Festival. The smaller of the two statues is for the 'Network Entertainment: Special Jury Award,' presented to David Paradine TV Inc., Spitting Image Productions Limited and the National Broadcasting Company (NBC) for the Spitting Image American special episode, Down and Out in the White House. The engraved plate for the...
Dates: c 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 / Awards
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Screwball Films Limited, 1995 - 2001

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

A file containing six directors' reports and accounts for the Spitting Image Productions Limited subsidiary, Screwball Films Limited, whose principal activity was television and film animation productions, including the Academy Awards-nominated The Big Story. The reports and accounts cover the years ending 31 August 1994 to 31 August 2000, excluding 1996. Two of the items were produced by KPMG, and the others were drawn up by Aston Hughes & Co.

Dates: 1995 - 2001
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 / Finance and Legal / Accounting and Banking Records / Financial Statements, Pensions Papers, and Services Invoices / Spitting Image Productions Limited Subsidiaries
 Sub-Sub-Series

Scripts, 1990 - 1991

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

Scripts relating to the Spitting Image Productions Limited/HIT Entertainment television puppet series, Winjin' Pom. The scripts have been split into two files: draft scripts for non-produced episodes; and post-synchronisation and post-production scripts for the six episodes that were produced for the series.

Dates: 1990 - 1991
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
 Sub-Sub-Series

Scripts and Accompanying Material, 1983 - 1996

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

A range of scripts, along with episode running order documents, writers' record sheets, and other documentation relating to the Spitting Image television series. This section has been subdivided into the following: pilots and series 1 to 18 episodes; compilation episodes; specials made for the American television network, NBC; and special episodes made primarily for British television.

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
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Scripts for Non-Produced Episodes, 1990

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

A box containing draft scripts for non-produced episodes of the Spitting Image Productions Limited/HIT Entertainment puppet television show, Winjin' Pom. There are scripts for episodes 7, 8, 10, 12 and 13. All episodes have scripts dated 22 or 27 August 1990. However, episodes 7, 8 and 10 also have a second, earlier draft script, c July 1990. All scripts have been written by Richard Carpenter.

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 / Scripts
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Series 1, 1984

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/2/1/2/1/2
Scope and Contents Two boxes containing 15 sub-files holding various forms of scripts for all 12 episodes of series 1 Spitting Image, which originally aired on British television between 26 February and 17 June 1984. The different kinds of scripts present are: rehearsal; camera; production; and post-production; the latter being the most predominant. Also present in some of the episode sub-files are scripts for 'quickies,' which were short vignettes inserted into a show in the final...
Dates: 1984
Conditions Governing Access: From the Sub-Sub-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 / Spitting Image / Scripts and Accompanying Material / Pilots and Series 1 to 18
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Series 1 Contracts and Related Documentation, 1994 - 1995

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/2/8/1/2
Scope and Contents A box containing four sub-files with contracts for voice actors, composers, a writer, and production crew for the first series of the Spitting Image Productions Limited/Channel 4 television show, Crapston Villas. These contracts are either letters of agreement or standard forms of engagement. There is also a sub-file with documentation and correspondence relating to the show's creator, Sarah Ann kennedy; and a sub-file containing musicians' payment voucher...
Dates: 1994 - 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 / Channel 4 Programmes / Crapston Villas
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Series 1 Copyright Clearance File, 1995

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/2/8/1/3
Scope and Contents A box containing 12 sub-files with contracts, correspondence, invoices and other documentation relating to the use of copyrighted music and television clips in the first series of the Spitting Image Productions Limited/Channel 4 television show, Crapston Villas. Along with a sub-file concerning the use of copyrighted television clips, there are nine sub-files relating to the usage of copyrighted music in the show, involving the following companies/organisations:...
Dates: 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 / Channel 4 Programmes / Crapston Villas
 Sub-Sub-Sub-Series

Series 1 to 6 Contracts, 1983 - 1991

 Sub-Sub-Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/2/1/1/1
Scope and Contents Contracts, correspondence and other documentation relating to the writers, puppeteers, voice actors, directors, producers, and script editors hired by Spitting Image Productions Limited to work on the first six series of Spitting Image, between 1984 and 1989, along with the special episodes produced during that period. Contracts and accompanying paperwork also cover other activities undertaken by SIPL, such as the production of merchandise, and public and...
Dates: 1983 - 1991
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 / Spitting Image Productions Limited / Productions Files / Spitting Image / Contracts and Correspondence
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Series 2, 1984 - 1985

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/2/1/2/1/3
Scope and Contents Two boxes containing 20 sub-files with various forms of scripts and accompanying material relating to all 11 episodes of series 2 Spitting Image, which originally aired on British television between 6 January and 24 March 1985. The first box holds the scripts for the 11 episodes, most of which are post-production scripts, though the occasional camera script also appears. There are also scripts for 'topicals' [also known as 'quickies'], which were short vignettes...
Dates: 1984 - 1985
Conditions Governing Access: From the Sub-Sub-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 / Spitting Image / Scripts and Accompanying Material / Pilots and Series 1 to 18
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Series 2 Documentation, 1996 - 1997

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/2/8/1/4
Scope and Contents A box containing documentation relating to the second series of the Spitting Image Productions Limited/Channel 4 television show, Crapston Villas. The majority of items are programme as completed forms [post-production scripts] for the ten episodes of that season, known as episodes 11 to 20. These forms provide a final script and information on music cues, copyright, and other matters. There is also a letter of agreement from Spitting Image Productions Limited to...
Dates: 1996 - 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 / Productions Files / Channel 4 Programmes / Crapston Villas
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Series 3, 1986

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/2/1/2/1/4
Scope and Contents Three boxes containing 29 sub-files with post-production scripts, and some production scripts, relating to the 18 episodes of series 3 Spitting Image, which originally aired on British television in three blocks: 5 January to 9 February, 30 March to 4 May, and 28 September to 2 November 1986. There is no script for episode 6, though there is a document containing the sketch running order for that show. Episode 14 also has a rehearsal script. Also present...
Dates: 1986
Conditions Governing Access: From the Sub-Sub-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 / Spitting Image / Scripts and Accompanying Material / Pilots and Series 1 to 18
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Series 4, 1987

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/2/1/2/1/5
Scope and Contents A box containing 11 sub-files with post-production scripts, along with some rehearsal and production scripts, relating to the six episodes of series 4 Spitting Image, which originally aired on British television between 1 November and 6 December 1987. There is no script for episode 1. However, there is a document containing the sketch running order for that show.Also present is a 'banking' sub-file, which holds an assortment of scripts and documents. One...
Dates: 1987
Conditions Governing Access: From the Sub-Sub-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 / Spitting Image / Scripts and Accompanying Material / Pilots and Series 1 to 18
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Series 5, 1988

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

A box containing seven sub-files with post-production scripts for all six episodes of series 5 Spitting Image, which originally aired on British television between 6 November and 11 December 1988. There is also a production script for the sixth episode.

Dates: 1988
Conditions Governing Access: From the Sub-Sub-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 / Spitting Image / Scripts and Accompanying Material / Pilots and Series 1 to 18
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Series 6, 1989

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

A box containing five sub-files with post-production scripts for all five episodes of series 6 Spitting Image, which originally aired on British television between 11 June and 9 July 1989.

Dates: 1989
Conditions Governing Access: From the Sub-Sub-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 / Spitting Image / Scripts and Accompanying Material / Pilots and Series 1 to 18
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Series 7, 1989

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

A box containing six sub-files with post-production scripts for all six episodes of series 7 Spitting Image, which originally aired on British television between 12 November and 17 December 1989.

Dates: 1989
Conditions Governing Access: From the Sub-Sub-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 / Spitting Image / Scripts and Accompanying Material / Pilots and Series 1 to 18
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Series 7 Contracts, 1989

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

A box containing seven sub-files that hold contracts, correspondence and other documentation relating to series 7 of Spitting Image, which aired between 12 November and 17 December 1989. These sub-files have been divided into the following: composer, Philip Pope; directors, designers, floor managers and others; lyricists; puppeteers; voice actors; commissioned writers; and non-commissioned writers.

Dates: 1989
Conditions Governing Access: Part closed. Sub-files for directors, etc; puppeteers and voice actors 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
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Series 8, 1990

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

A box containing six sub-files with post-production scripts for all six episodes of series 8 Spitting Image, which originally aired on British television between 13 May and 24 June 1990. There is also a sub-file that holds various documents relating to the writers who contributed sketches for this series.

Dates: 1990
Conditions Governing Access: From the Sub-Sub-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 / Spitting Image / Scripts and Accompanying Material / Pilots and Series 1 to 18
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Series 8 Contracts, 1990

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

A box containing six sub-files that hold contracts, correspondence and other documentation relating to series 8 of Spitting Image, which aired between 13 May and 24 June 1990. These sub-files have been divided into the following: composers; lyricists; puppeteers; voice actors; commissioned writers; and non-commissioned writers.

Dates: 1990
Conditions Governing Access: Part closed. Sub-files for puppeteers and voice actors 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

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