Spitting Image Productions Limited (TV/Film Production Company) (1981-) (United Kingdom)
Organization
Dates
- Existence: 1981-
Places
- United Kingdom (nation) (Associated Country)
Found in 520 Collections and/or Records:
File
File Bundle, 1985
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/3/8/1/1
Scope and Contents
A file containing material relating to the publication, The Appallingly Disrespectful Spitting Image Book, published by Faber & Faber. The file holds the following: a paperback copy of the book; page proofs; an invitation card for a release event for the publication, held at The Camden Palace on 4 October 1985; and an instructions sheet for the erection of a promotional book stand [see entry MS Add.10275/3/3/8/1/2].
Dates:
1985
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File
File Bundle, 1992
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/3/8/8/4/1
Scope and Contents
A file containing various material relating to the Roger Law/Spitting Image Productions Limited publication, A Nasty Piece of Work: The Art and Graft of Spitting Image. The followings items are present: a hardback copy of the book; a promotional t-shirt; and two examples of an invitation card to celebrate the release of the publication, held by Edward Booth-Clibborn on 10 November 1992 at the luxury store, Liberty, on Regent Street, London.
Dates:
1992
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File
File Bundle, 1988
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/3/8/5/2
Scope and Contents
A box containing material relating to the Spitting Image Productions Limited publication, The Giant Komic Book. The contents of this box have been split into two sub-files. The first sub-file has a paperback copy of the book, two proofs for the rejected cover design for the publication, and a promotional t-shirt. The second sub-file has a bundle of artwork by Neville Astley for an animated stamp sequence, featuring Queen Elizabeth II and Margaret Thatcher, which...
Dates:
1988
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File
File Bundle, 1987
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/3/8/4/1
Scope and Contents
A file containing material relating to the publication, Spitting Images. The following are present: a paperback copy of the British version of the book, published by Century Hutchinson Limited; a cover proof for the British version; a paperback copy of the American version of the book, published by Harcourt Brace Jovanovich; and contracts for Ben Elton and Heathcote Williams, as additional writers for the publication.
Dates:
1987
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File
File Bundle, 1985 - 1986
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/3/8/2/2
Scope and Contents
A file holding material relating to the publication, Tooth & Claw: The Inside Story of Spitting Image. The following are present: a paperback copy of the book; and a sub-file containing correspondence and draft copies of agreements between Spitting Image Productions Limited, the author, Lewis Chester; and the publisher, Faber & Faber.
Dates:
1985 - 1986
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File
File Bundle, 1993
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/3/8/10/2/1
Scope and Contents
A file containing a paperback copy of the Spitting Image Productions Limited publication, Thatcha! The Real Maggie Memoirs, along with promotional material. The promotion-related items include: a white t-shirt with a Margaret Thatcher-related print on its front; a small advertisement stand with the 'Maggalyn' illustration, which spoofs Thatcher as Marilyn Monroe in a white dress; and an invitation for an event held at The Savoy Hotel, Blackpool, on 7 October...
Dates:
1993
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File
File for 1983 and 1984, 1983 - 1984
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/5/1/1/1/1
Scope and Contents
A file containing press-clippings, both originals and photocopies, taken from various British newspapers and some magazines. The contents of these clippings cover the work of Luck & Flaw, and articles and reviews surrounding the first series of Spitting Image. Cuttings from the latter part of 1984 feature articles on the upcoming second series.
Dates:
1983 - 1984
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File
File for 1985, 1985
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/5/1/1/1/2
Scope and Contents
Two files containing press-clippings, both originals and photocopies, taken from various British newspapers and some magazines. There is also the occasional cutting from international publications as well. The contents of the first file's clippings cover articles and reviews surrounding the second series of Spitting Image. The contents of the second file feature articles and reviews on the following, but are not limited to: Michael Heseltine's desire to purchase...
Dates:
1985
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File
File for 1986, 1986
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/5/1/1/1/3
Scope and Contents
A box containing press-clippings, both originals and photocopies, taken from various British newspapers and some magazines. There is also the occasional cutting from international publications as well. The contents of these clippings feature articles and reviews on the following, but are not limited to: the third series of Spitting Image; Luck & Flaw ceramic merchandise; one of the special episodes of Spitting Image made for the...
Dates:
1986
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File
File for 1987, 1987
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/5/1/1/1/4
Scope and Contents
A file containing press-clippings, both originals and photocopies, taken from various British newspapers and some magazines. There is also the occasional cutting from international publications as well. The contents of these clippings feature articles and reviews on the following, but are not limited to: the donation of a Spitting Image puppet of the Archbishop of Canterbury to be sold at an auction for the Ely Cathedral Restoration Appeal; two ...
Dates:
1987
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File
File for 1988, 1988
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/5/1/1/1/5
Scope and Contents
Two files containing press-clippings, both originals and photocopies, taken from various British newspapers and some magazines. There is also the occasional cutting from international publications as well. The contents of the first file's clippings cover the following, but are not limited to: articles on the special Spitting Image episode, Bumbledown: The Life and Times of Ronald Reagan; commercial adverts featuring work by Spitting Image...
Dates:
1988
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File
File for 1989, 1989
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/5/1/1/1/6
Scope and Contents
A file containing press-clippings, both originals and photocopies, taken from various British newspapers and some magazines. There is also the occasional cutting from international publications as well. The contents of these clippings feature articles and other items on the following topics, but are not limited to: the relocation of the Spitting Image Workshop to new premises at Plumbers Row, London; Spitting Image Productions Limited merchandise; the special episode, The...
Dates:
1989
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File
File for 1990, 1990
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/5/1/1/1/7
Scope and Contents
A file containing press-clippings, both originals and photocopies, taken from various British newspapers and some magazines. There is also the occasional cutting from international publications as well. The contents of these clippings feature articles and other items on the following topics, but are not limited to: William Sargent's appointment as chairman of Spitting Image Productions Limited; the establishment of a commercials division at SIPL; news of a proposed adaptation of the comic...
Dates:
1990
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File
File for 1991, 1991
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/5/1/1/1/8
Scope and Contents
A file containing press-clippings, both originals and photocopies, taken from various British newspapers and some magazines. There is also the occasional cutting from international publications as well. The contents of these clippings feature articles and other items on the following topics, but are not limited to: the opening of the Spitting Image public attraction in London, Rubberworks; the Spitting Image Productions Limited-produced television show, ...
Dates:
1991
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File
File for 1992, 1992
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/5/1/1/1/9
Scope and Contents
A box containing press-clippings, both originals and photocopies, taken from various British newspapers and some magazines. There is also the occasional cutting from international publications as well. The contents of these clippings feature articles and other items on the following topics, but are not limited to: the Spitting Image 1992 general election special episode; news around series 12 and 13 of the show, including outrage over the depiction of Jesus as a...
Dates:
1992
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File
File for 1993, 1993
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/5/1/1/1/10
Scope and Contents
A box containing press-clippings, both originals and photocopies, taken from various British newspapers and some magazines. The contents of these clippings feature articles and other items on the following topics, but are not limited to: general Spitting Image Productions Limited activities; the Seven Deadly Sins exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum, which was a collaboration between Roger Law, Pablo Bach and Janice Tchalenko; the music video to the Little Angels' song, ...
Dates:
1993
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File
File for 1994, 1994
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/5/1/1/1/11
Scope and Contents
A box containing press-clippings, both originals and photocopies, taken from various British newspapers and some magazines. There is also the occasional cutting from international publications as well. The contents of these clippings feature articles and other items on the following topics, but are not limited to: a Cadbury's Creme Egg advertisement campaign, which involved work from Spitting Image Productions Limited; news surrounding series 16 and 17 of Spitting...
Dates:
1994
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File
File for 1995, 1995
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/5/1/1/1/12
Scope and Contents
A file containing press-clippings, both originals and photocopies, taken from various British newspapers and some magazines. There is also the occasional cutting from international publications as well. The contents of these clippings feature articles and other items on the following topics, but are not limited to: the opening of a Treasure Island-themed diorama at the National Aquarium of Scotland, which had life-sized models of characters made by Spitting Image...
Dates:
1995
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File
File for 1996, 1996
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/5/1/1/1/13
Scope and Contents
A box containing press-clippings, both originals and photocopies, taken from various British newspapers and some magazines. The contents of these clippings feature articles and other items on the following topics, but are not limited to: the final series of Spitting Image, and opinions regarding the demise of the show; the story of a mysterious phone caller to Spitting Image Productions Limited, offering money to buy all the royal family puppets; SIPL personnel,...
Dates:
1996
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File for 1997 and 1998, 1997 - 1998
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/5/1/1/1/14
Scope and Contents
A file containing press-clippings, both originals and photocopies, taken from various British newspapers and some magazines. The contents of these clippings feature articles and other items on the following topics, but are not limited to: the legacy of Spitting Image and the current activities of Roger Law and Peter Fluck; British politics; the Spitting Image Productions Limited adult animated television series, Crapston Villas; and the...
Dates:
1997 - 1998
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Item
Finalist Certificate, 1991
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/11/16/2
Scope and Contents
A framed finalist certificate from the London International Advertising Awards, relating to the event's 'Television/Cinema: Toys' category. Spitting Image Productions Limited were nominated for their work on one of several television commercials produced for the National Enquirer Game, released in 1991.
Spitting Image Productions Limited were hired by the advertising company, Bozell [presumably on behalf of Tyco Toys].
Dates:
1991
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Finalist Plaques, 1986 - 1989
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/11/8/1
Scope and Contents
A box holding two laminated wood International Emmy Awards' finalist plaques, presented to Spitting Image Productions Limited. The first plaque is from the 1986 awards, and honours episode 12 from Spitting Image's third series, which was a finalist in the 'outstanding achievement in popular arts' category. The second plaque is from the 1989 awards, and honours the Spitting Image special episode, Bumbledown: The Life...
Dates:
1986 - 1989
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Series
Finance and Legal, 1984 - 2018
Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/9
Scope and Contents
Financial and legal material revolving around Spitting Image Productions Limited, its parent company and subsidiaries, and other associated companies; excluding Spittoon Limited. The items present have been subdivided into three main section: accounting and banking papers; insurance-related correspondence and policy documents; and legal agreements.In regards to legal agreements, anything to do with Spitting Image Productions Limited produced/co-produced television programmes are...
Dates:
1984 - 2018
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File
Financial Correspondence and Accompanying Material, 1986 - 1989
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/9/1/2
Scope and Contents
A file of correspondence, invoices and other material of a financial nature, addressed to Roger Law and to Peter Fluck. Topics include, but are not limited to: fees paid to Law and Fluck from Central Independent Television, relating to their contract, repeat fees, and the sale of Spitting Image to international markets; fees paid to Law and Fluck from Faber & Faber, regarding their work on the Treasure Island publication; the sale of...
Dates:
1986 - 1989
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Sub-Sub-Series
Financial Statements, Pensions Papers, and Services Invoices, 1984 - 2018
Sub-Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/8/1/1
Scope and Contents
Directors' reports and accounts, along with some correspondence, invoices and other material; relating to Spitting Image Productions Limited (SIPL), its subsidiaries, and SIPL's parent company, Tooth'N Claw Limited. There are also reports and accounts for the SIPL and the Christopher Swann Limited partnership, Spitting Swanns Limited. Also present are some reports and accounts for Roger Law's Ball'n'Chain Limited company, which he used to provide his services to SIPL.
Dates:
1984 - 2018
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