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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

Artwork Portfolio 1, 1994

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/1/2/12/1
Scope and Contents

The first of two portfolios containing original artwork, along with some research material and other items, relating to the Spitting Image Productions Limited television cartoon sketch programme, The Strip Show. This material has been produced by both members of the Spitting Image Workshop and freelance artists.

Items are marked with their original 'SI' reference number.

Dates: 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 / Spitting Image Workshop / Artwork / The Strip Show
 File

Artwork Portfolio 2, 1994 - 1995

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/1/2/12/2
Scope and Contents

The second of two portfolios containing original artwork, relating to the Spitting Image Productions Limited television cartoon sketch programme, The Strip Show. This material has been produced by both members of the Spitting Image Workshop and freelance artists.

Items are marked with their original 'SI' reference number.

Dates: 1994 - 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 / Spitting Image Workshop / Artwork / The Strip Show
 Sub-Sub-Series

Astérix, 1987 - 1990

 Sub-Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/6/1/7
Scope and Contents

Material relating to a collaboration between Spitting Image Productions Limited and Les Éditions Albert-René to adapt the Astérix comic book for television. The production never went beyond the development phase, but would have involved life-sized puppets made by SIPL. The majority of items are from 1990, when the production development took place. However, there are some items that date earlier.

Dates: 1987 - 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
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Astérix, 1990

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/1/2/6/2
Scope and Contents A visifile holding original artwork relating to a proposed puppet television series of the French comic book series, Astérix, which would have been produced by Spitting Image Productions Limited (SI/933 and 934). The majority of the artwork relates to the proposal booklet that accompanied this potential series, and contains: a drawing by Albert Uderzo, on a sheet of celluloid, which depicts Roger Law and Peter Fluck meeting the characters, Astérix, Obelix, and...
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

Athena Cards, 1988

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/3/4/2
Scope and Contents A file containing examples of five one-sided cards, produced by Athena Cards International, which feature photographic images of plasticine model illustrations made by Spitting Image Productions Limited, and bearing the Spitting Image logo. The following individuals are represented on these cards: Prince Charles [now King Charles III] (SI/42); Leonard Nimoy as the Star Trek character, Spock (SI/103); Sylvester Stallone as the film...
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 / Cards
 Sub-Series

Audiovisual Merchandise, 1984 - 1998, 2009

 Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/3/2
Scope and Contents Audiovisual merchandise connected to Spitting Image and other Spitting Image Productions Limited-related television programmes. This section has been split into three files: a set of audio cassette tapes and empty cases for such tapes that contain answerphone messages, which feature impressions of celebrity and political figures by Spitting Image voice actors; a set of various vinyl records containing songs from ...
Dates: 1984 - 1998; 2009
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
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Australia Trips, 1994 - 1996, 1997 - 1999

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/7/3/3/2
Scope and Contents A box containing two sub-files, which hold material relating to two trips made by Roger Law to Australia. The first sub-file relates to Law's attendance and participation at the IDEAS Student Design Conference, held in Melbourne in April 1995. There is also post-conference material, such as thank you letters and other items.The second sub-file concerns Roger Law's, along with his wife Deirdre Amsden's, tour of the country, between September and November 1996. There were multiple...
Dates: 1994 - 1996; 1997 - 1999
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 / Business Promotion / Overseas Business/Networking Trips
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Award Certificates, 1988

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/11/13/2
Scope and Contents

A file containing two examples of the same Lion de Bronze Award certificate, presented to Spitting Image Productions Limited, at the 35th Festival International Du Film Publicitaire. These certificates relate to two commercials produced by SIPL for the chewing gum brand, Chiclets.

These certificates accompanied an award statue [see entry MS Add.10275/3/11/13/1].

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 / Awards / Le Festival International du Film Publicitaire
 Item

Award Medal/Brooch, 1987

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/11/10/1
Scope and Contents

A Diamond Videoclip Award medal/brooch for 'best group video,' awarded to the Genesis song, Land of Confusion. The production of this music video was undertaken by Spitting Image Productions Limited, and included Spitting Image puppets.

The medal/brooch comes in its original presentation case. The item is accompanied by a certificate [see entry MS Add.10275/3/11/10/2].

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 / Awards / Diamond Awards Festival
 Item

Award Statue, 1988

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/11/13/1
Scope and Contents

A Lion de Bronze Award statue, presented to Spitting Image Productions Limited, at the 35th Festival International du Film Publicitaire. This award relates to two commercials produced by SIPL for the chewing gum brand, Chiclets.

This statue is accompanied by certificates [see entry MS Add.10275/3/11/13/2].

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 / Awards / Le Festival International du Film Publicitaire
 Item

Award Statue, 1989

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/11/16/1
Scope and Contents

A London International Advertising Award statue for the 'TV/Cinema Winner: Media Promotion' category. Spitting Image Productions Limited were presented this award for their work on a commercial for German magazine, Der Spiegel.

The statue bears a cast bronze representation of Greek mythological figure, Icarus, standing upon a marble plinth.

Dates: 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 / Awards / London International Advertising Awards
 Series

Awards, 1984 - 1995

 Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/11
Scope and Contents A range of award certificates and statues from British and international media entertainment trade associations and festivals, awarded to Spitting Image Productions Limited. The majority of items relate to the company's work on Spitting Image. However, other television and straight-to-video productions are represented, along with the short animated film The Big Story, and a number of commercials produced by SIPL for external companies....
Dates: 1984 - 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
 File

Awards Certificates, 1987

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/11/10/2
Scope and Contents A file containing two Diamond Videoclip Awards certificates, relating to the music video for the Genesis song, Land of Confusion. One certificate is for the 'best group video' category [see entry MS Add.10275/3/11/10/1 for the medal/brooch it accompanied]. The other certificate is for the 'best storyboard/concept' category.The production of this music video was undertaken by Spitting Image Productions Limited, and involved the use of ...
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 / Awards / Diamond Awards Festival
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Barcelona, 1986

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/10/2/1
Scope and Contents A file containing documentation and photographic material relating to a week-long trip to Barcelona, Spain, in May 1986. This trip included staff from the Spitting Image Workshop, family members of Roger Law and Peter Fluck, and friends, such as photographer John Lawrence Jones. The following items are present: a small bundle of photographs taken during the trip; a photocopy of a confirmation letter for the reservation of 40 seats with Aviaco Airlines; partial lists of those individuals...
Dates: 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 / Staff Trips
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Battle - Codename: Conquest! Artwork, 1988

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

A bundle of nine panels, separated and mounted into three lots, which contain the original artwork for the cartoon strip, 'Battle - Code Name Conquest!' (SI/431 (c) and SI/432 (c)). This cartoon strip was produced by freelance artist, Tony McSweeney, and used in the Spitting Image Productions Limited publication, The Giant Komic Book, published in 1988. This cartoon strip is a play on the Bayeux Tapestry.

Dates: 1988
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 / Publications Artwork / The Giant Komic Book
 Sub-Series

BBC Programmes, 1985 - 1996

 Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/2/2
Scope and Contents Material relating to the production of television programmes for the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), which were either produced by Spitting Image Productions Limited, involved the services of the company or included some other form of contribution from SIPL personnel.Absent from this section is paperwork relating to the comedy sketch series, The Mary Whitehouse Experience, which was produced by SIPL. The show originally began as a radio series,...
Dates: 1985 - 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
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Beethoven's Not Dead, 1991 - 1992

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/2/2/3
Scope and Contents A box containing production-related paperwork for a classical music comedy show, Beethoven's Not Dead, produced by Spitting Image Productions Limited, and aired on BBC 2, on 20 October 1992. This programme was produced as a pilot for an intended series, but the BBC chose not to proceed any further with the project.The contents of the box have been split into the following sub-files: contracts and correspondence relating to cast and crew; agreements and...
Dates: 1991 - 1992
Conditions Governing Access: Part closed. One sub-file is closed until January 2070, 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 / BBC Programmes
 Item

Ben Elton and Robert Kilroy-Silk Teeth Moulds, c mid 1980s-c early 1990s

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

A block of plaster that contains teeth moulds for two Spitting Image puppets: a mould for the British comedian and writer, Ben Elton (T150); and a mould for British broadcaster and politician, Robert Kilroy-Silk (T151).

Dates: c mid 1980s-c early 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 / Teeth Moulds
 Item

Bill and Hillary's 12-Step Recovery Guide, 1995

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/3/8/11
Scope and Contents A paperback copy of a political satire book, Bill & Hilary's 12-Step Recovery Guide: How to Recover From Anything, written by comedy writer, Glenn Eichler. The cover of the book and some of the interior pages feature photographic images with puppet illustrations of American President, Bill Clinton, and his wife, Hillary. These illustrations were created by the Spitting Image Workshop (SI/329 to 346), and the photographic images were taken by Rob Kitson. The...
Dates: Publication: 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 / Merchandise / Publications
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Bird Park Drawings, c late 1980s-c 1991

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

A visifile containing original artwork, along with some photocopies of this artwork and photographs of the finished product, relating to a themed panorama project undertaken by Spitting Image Engineering for a bird park, based in Japan [client is unknown]. There are nine drawings, eight of which are in pencil, and these illustrations were done by Spitting Image Workshop artist, Pablo Bach (SI/1988 (a to i)).

Dates: c late 1980s-c 1991
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 / Spitting Image Engineering
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Blair Family Cruet Set, c 2000-c 2001

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/3/5/5/1
Scope and Contents A box containing a Blair family portrait gold edition cruet set (no. 100/100), modelled by Martin Moore Productions and manufactured by Moorland Pottery, which also bears the Spitting Image logo. There is a Tony Blair salt pot, Cherie Blair pepper pot and a baby Leo Blair mustard pot with a spoon. All have been gilded with 22 carat gold, and according to an accompanying certificate of authenticity, 'desecrated in the style of Mayday rioters and graffiti...
Dates: c 2000-c 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 / Merchandise / Ceramics / Martin Moore Productions
 Sub-Sub-Sub-Series

Book and Promotional Material, 1992

 Sub-Sub-Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/3/8/8/4
Scope and Contents

A hardback copy of the Roger Law/Spitting Image Productions Limited book, A Nasty Piece of Work: The Art and Graft of Spitting Image, along with various promotion-related items.

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

Book and Promotional Material, 1993

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

A paperback copy of the Spitting Image Productions Limited merchandise publication, Thatcha! The Real Maggie Memoirs, along with various related promotional material.

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
 Item

Book Stand, 1993

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

A large, life-sized promotional book stand for the Spitting Image Productions Limited publication, Thatcha! The Read Maggie Memoirs. The stand features the 'Maggalyn' puppet illustration, which depicts Margaret Thatcher in a spoof of Marilyn Monroe in a white dress; photographic image taken by Steve Bendelack (SI/263 (a)). The image on the stand is accompanied by text, relating to the sale of the book, including a red block of text censoring Thatcher's groin.

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
 File

Brindfors Advertising Agency, 1988

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/4/10
Scope and Contents

A file containing six plastic sleeves holding sets of 63mm photographic transparencies, which feature plasticine model portrait images of the following Swedish politicians: Ingvar Carlsson, Olof Johansson, Carl Bildt, Kjell-Olof Feldt, Lars Werner and Bengt Westerberg (SI/1218-1223). These images were taken by Jackie Philips, in January 1988, and the work was commissioned by the Swedish company, Brindfors Advertising Agency.

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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