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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:

 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
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
 Sub-Sub-Sub-Series

Diana, Princess of Wales, c late 1980s-c early 1990s

 Sub-Sub-Sub-Series
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
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
 Item

Diana, Princess of Wales Hand Puppet, c 1984-c 1994

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

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: 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 / Puppets, Moulds, Associated Equipment and Documentation / Puppets / Hand Puppets
 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
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
 Item

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
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
 Item

Diana, Princess of Wales Puppet, c late 1980s-c early 1990s

 Item
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
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 / Diana, Princess of Wales
 File

Directors', Producers' and Script Editors' Contracts, 1984 - 1991

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/2/1/1/1/4
Scope and Contents A box containing sub-files with 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 engaged in by Spitting Image Productions Limited, and go as far as 1991.The following directors are represented: Sean Hardie, Peter Harris, John Henderson, and Graham...
Dates: 1984 - 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 / Series 1 to 6 Contracts
 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
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
 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
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 / Kevin Francis Limited
 File

Dog Chew Toys, 1985 - 1987

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

A box containing six 'Pet Hates' dog chew vinyl toys, designed by Spitting Image Productions Limited and manufactured by Armitage Brothers plc (SI/465-469). The dog chews are in the likeness of the following politicians: Margaret Thatcher; Neil Kinnock, depicted as a clown (two examples of this toy); David Owen and David Steel; Mikhail Gorbachev; and Ronald Reagan.

The Gorbachev and Reagan toys are sealed in their original packaging.

Dates: 1985 - 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 / Merchandise
 File

Down and Out in the White House, 1985 - 1986

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/2/1/2/3/1
Scope and Contents A box containing scripts and other material relating to the first of three Spitting Image special episodes that were made for the American television network, NBC: Down and Out in the White House. This episode was aired on NBC in the summer of 1986, in two parts, and a re-edited version was later broadcasted on British television on 14 September 1986.The box is split into three sub-files: a folder with scripts written by Wayne...
Dates: 1985 - 1986
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 / Scripts and Accompanying Material / American Specials
 File

Dragon, 1992

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/7/2/1/3
Scope and Contents A box containing promotional material relating to the 1992 Royal National Theatre production of Evgeny Schwartz's play, Dragon (SI/919). Spitting Image Productions Limited were involved in the making and supervision of the puppets used in the play, and also provided other artistic support to the production, including photographic material used on promotional items. Material present in the box are: a printed theatre programme; a bundle of six posters; and a...
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 / Company and Productions Promotion, and Media and Public Relations / External Organisations' Promotional Material and Public Events Papers / External Promotional Material
 File

Dragon (A Fairy Tale with Claws), 1992

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/1/2/9
Scope and Contents A visifile containing original artwork relating to the National Theatre production, Dragon (A Fairy Tale with Claws), which involved the participation of Spitting Image Productions Limited, whom made the puppets for the show. SIPL were also involved in the creation of promotional material for the production. The contents of this visifile are: two pencil working drawings by Spitting Image Workshop artist, Pablo Bach, which were used as the basis for promotional...
Dates: 1992
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
 Item

Drool Newsletter Issue, June 1985

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/10/1/1
Scope and Contents One example of the Spitting Image Productions Limited internal staff newsletter, Drool, which was released in June 1985. The newsletter provides information on the following topics and company activities, but is not limited to: pre-production and production dates for series 3 of Spitting Image; the launch and promotion of the merchandise item, The Appallingly Disrespectful Spitting Image Book; a proposed...
Dates: June 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 / Internal Culture Material / Internal Staff Publications
 Item

Dust Jacket Artwork, 1992

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

A rectangle piece of line board [thin piece of cardboard] that has a paste-up of the dust jacket cover for the Roger Law/Spitting Image Productions Limited publication, A Nasty Piece of Work: The Art and Graft of Spitting Image. The paste-up is covered in overlays, which are annotated in red ink with instructions for the printer, concerning colouring and other requirements for the finished version of the jacket.

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 / Production Material
 File

EMI Music Publishing, 1992 - 1998

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

A file containing correspondence and agreements between Spitting Image Productions Limited and EMI Music Publishing, regarding the exploitation of Spitting Image and other SIPL-related music. Also present are copies of music cue sheets for the Spitting Image Pantomime and from series 15 of the show, and copies of composer and lyricist agreements.

Dates: 1992 - 1998
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
 File

Errors and Omissions Insurance Policy, 1991

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

A file containing an errors and omissions insurance policy, issued to Spitting Image Production Limited, by the insurance company, Bayly, Martin & Fay International Limited. The policy covers the production of the television puppet series, Winjin' Pom. The policy document is accompanied by a letter.

Dates: 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-Series

Etienne Aillaud/Atelier Bombyx Letters, c 1987-1991

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

Letters and accompanying material from French sculptor, Etienne Aillaud, based at the artisan company, Atelier Bombyx.

Dates: c 1987-1991
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 / Correspondence and Internal Communications
 Sub-Sub-Series

Exhibitions, Non-Profit and Public Events, 1973, 1985 - 1997

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

Material relating to Spitting Image Productions Limited's and/or Roger Law's involvement in exhibitions, non-profit events, public lectures and other activities hosted by external organisations. The majority of organisations represented in this section are arts-based institutions.

Dates: 1973; 1985 - 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 / Company and Productions Promotion, and Media and Public Relations / External Organisations' Promotional Material and Public Events Papers
 Sub-Series

External Organisations' Promotional Material and Public Events Papers, 1973, 1983 - 1999

 Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/7/2
Scope and Contents Material relating to the promotional efforts and other activities of external organisations, which involved Spitting Image Productions Limited and/or Roger Law in various ways. These efforts by external bodies also served to promote SIPL's interests. The material present has been separated into two main sections: the first contains promotional items produced by organisations that relate to or make reference to SIPL's work. The second section contains correspondence, ephemera and other...
Dates: 1973; 1983 - 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
 Sub-Sub-Series

External Promotional Material, 1983 - 1999

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

Promotional material produced by external bodies, which relate to or include references to the work of Spitting Image Productions Limited and its subsidiary, Screwball Films Limited. Sources of material include: Central Independent Television and other former ITV affiliates, the Royal National Theatre, Philips Electronics; the British Film Institute, and the British television broadcaster, Channel 4.

Dates: 1983 - 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 / External Organisations' Promotional Material and Public Events Papers
 Series

External Publications, Posters and Advertisements, 1979, 1983 - 1998

 Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/5
Scope and Contents Newspapers, magazines, advertisements and other miscellaneous items produced by external publications and companies. The majority of the newspapers and magazines feature articles, interviews and other pieces relating to Spitting Image, and the wider activities of Spitting Image Productions Limited and its personnel, such as Roger Law, Peter Fluck, Tim Watts and David Stoten. Also found within the newspapers and magazines are examples of Spitting...
Dates: 1979; 1983 - 1998
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
 Item

Eye Movement Apparatus, c 1984-c 1996

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

A box containing a complete example of the apparatus used to work the eyes and eyelids on puppets featured in the British satirical television series, Spitting Image.

Dates: c 1984-c 1996
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 / Eyes and Eye-Moving Equipment
 Sub-Sub-Series

Eyes and Eye-Moving Equipment, c 1984-c 1996

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

A selection of glass eyes, and a complete example of the apparatus used to work eyes and eyelids found on puppets, which featured in the British satirical television series, Spitting Image. This apparatus would have also been used on puppets produced by the Spitting Image Workshop for other programmes.

Dates: c 1984-c 1996
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
 Sub-Sub-Sub-Sub-Series

Fibreglass Head Moulds, c 1984-c 1996

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

A selection of fibreglass moulds used for the creation of puppet heads, featured in the British satirical television series, Spitting Image. The descriptions include a mould's 'F' number, which were assigned to fibreglass moulds, either after their creation or during an inventory of the archive in the late 1990s.

Dates: c 1984-c 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 / Spitting Image Workshop / Puppets, Moulds, Associated Equipment and Documentation / Moulds / Head Moulds

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