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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

Hoffnung, 1991 - 1994

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/6/1/21
Scope and Contents A file containing copies of artwork, correspondence, draft and finished versions of a treatment [a written summary for a television show idea], professional headshot photographs of comedian and SIPL voice actor, Harry Enfield; press-clippings, and notes for a proposed children's television series based on the life and works of artist and musician, Gerard Hoffnung. Spitting Image Productions Limited proposed to create a series of 10-minute episodes, which would have starred Enfield as...
Dates: 1991 - 1994
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

Hoffnung, 1994

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/1/2/6/4
Scope and Contents

A visifile containing 10 pieces of original artwork for a proposed Spitting Image Productions Limited children's television series, Hoffnung, which would have starred comedian, Harry Enfield, as the German artist and musician, Gerard Hoffnung. Most of the artwork are pen drawings, but there is one piece in pen and wash. These drawings have been done by two Spitting Image Workshop artists, David Stoten and Tim Watts (SI/1266 (A to J).

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 / Proposal Artwork for Television Productions
 File

Hype Greetings Cards, 1991

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/3/4/3
Scope and Contents A box containing examples of 38 greetings cards produced by Hype Associates Limited. These cards have photographic images on their front covers, which feature illustrations of Spitting Image puppets and plasticine models of various politicians and celebrities, along with a small amount of earlier plasticine model illustrations made by Luck & Flaw. Inside each card is a message, which is usually a humourous insult directed at the individual(s) on the front...
Dates: 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 / Merchandise / Cards
 File

Hysteria! Charity Event, 1987

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/7/2/2/2
Scope and Contents A file relating to Spitting Image Productions Limited's involvement in an AIDS charity concert, Hysteria!, which was held at Victoria Palace Theatre, London, on 7 June 1987. SIPL provided puppets, voice actors and puppeteers, and workshop/production crew for the event. The file includes: correspondence between SIPL and Central Independent Television, regarding permission for the former to be involved in the concert; a document listing details about the event and...
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 / Company and Productions Promotion, and Media and Public Relations / External Organisations' Promotional Material and Public Events Papers / Exhibitions, Non-Profit and Public Events
 File

Insurance Papers, 1990 - 2001

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/9/2
Scope and Contents A box containing correspondence (letters and faxes) and policy documents, relating to various insurance policies purchased by Spitting Image Productions Limited. The majority of correspondence and documentation are between SIPL and the brokeridge firm, Media Insurance Brokers/Sampson & Allen. However, there is also material from the following companies, but not limited to: Bayly Martin Fay International Limited; Commercial Union Assurance; Rollins Hudig Hall Entertainment Brokers...
Dates: 1990 - 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
 Series

Internal Culture Material, 1985 - 1997

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

Material revolving around the internal company culture of Spitting Image Productions Limited, including staff publications, papers relating to company trips to Barcelona and Norfolk, crew apparel, and invitations and posters for staff parties and outings.

Dates: 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
 Sub-Series

Internal Staff Publications, 1985-c 1986

 Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/10/1
Scope and Contents

Limited examples of Spitting Image Productions internal publications, produced by members of staff, either as sources of news or for satirical purposes.

Dates: 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
 Sub-Series

International Emmy Awards, 1986 - 1989, 1994

 Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/11/8
Scope and Contents

Finalist plaques and an award statue presented by the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences to Spitting Image Productions Limited and Spitting Swanns Limited.

Dates: 1986 - 1989; 1994
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
 Item

International Film and Television Festival of New York Medallion, 1989

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/11/15
Scope and Contents

A bronze medallion [or perhaps brass], presented to Spitting Image Productions Limited, by the International Film and Television Festival of New York. The purpose of the award is unknown.

The medallion comes in its original presentation case, the exterior of which is covered in faux crocodile leather. The medallion appears to be fixed in place within the case.

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
 Item

James Gillray Puppet, c 1984

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

A large puppet of British caricaturist and printmaker, James Gillray, used in the British satirical television show, Spitting Image (SI/687). The puppet has a latex foam head and arms, with a wooden-framed body. It is held upright with a metal pole and stand.

Dates: c 1984
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
 File

Japanese Alien Puppet, c late 1980s-c early 1990s

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/4/15
Scope and Contents

A file containing photographic material featuring images of a green alien puppet, referred to as a 'Japanese alien' (SI/1126). The purpose for this puppet alien is unknown, as is the photographer of the images.

Dates: c late 1980s-c early 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 / Photographic Material
 Item

John Cole Hand Puppet, c 1984-c 1992

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

A hand puppet head in the representation of former BBC Political Editor, John Cole. The head is made of fibreglass and is painted. This puppet was used in the opening title sequence for the British satirical television show, Spitting Image.

Dates: c 1984-c 1992
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

John Lloyd Puppet Head, c early 1990s

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

A latex foam puppet head with glass eyes of John Lloyd, co-creator and producer of the British satirical television series, Spitting Image, and producer of the comedy series, Blackadder (SI/1255).

Dates: c early 1990s
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
 File

Jon Blair File, 1985 - 1988

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/8/3
Scope and Contents A file of letters and other items addressed to or relating to one of the producers of Spitting Image Productions Limited, Jon Blair. Items include: letters regarding the extension of Anne Newcombe's contract with the company; a letter from Barry Morris, regarding the state of SIPL's financial accounts; and what appears to be a rough draft of a letter from Roger Law to Blair, regarding news that the latter has been criticising SIPL to the members of upper management at Central Independent...
Dates: 1985 - 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 / Correspondence and Internal Communications
 Sub-Sub-Series

Kevin Francis Limited, 1988, 1991 - 1993

 Sub-Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/3/5/4
Scope and Contents Material relating to a series of limited edition toby jugs, designed by Spitting Image Productions Limited, and produced by the ceramics company, Kevin Francis Limited. These jugs feature the faces of the following British politicians: Margaret Thatcher, John Major, and Neil Kinnock. These jugs were made in time for the 1992 British general election.This section is split into the following: a file of documentation, and a box with the three aforementioned toby jugs....
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
 Sub-Sub-Series

Krazy Kat, c 1995-1996

 Sub-Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/1/2/14
Scope and Contents

Four plasticine models relating to the production of a 1996 pilot episode for a stop-motion animation series, based upon American cartoonist George Herriman's comic strip, Krazy Kat. This was a joint project between Spitting Image Productions Limited, the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), and Hearst Entertainment.

Dates: c 1995-1996
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 / Artwork
 Sub-Series

Krazy Kat, 1989 - 1997

 Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/2/4
Scope and Contents Material relating to the production of a pilot episode for a stop-motion animation series, based upon American cartoonist George Herriman's comic strip, Krazy Kat. Work on this project appears to begin in c 1989-c 1990, but does not gain traction until 1994, when Spitting Image Productions Limited approached Hearst Entertainment [owner of the Krazy Kat intellectual property] about doing a 52-episode series. A pilot was made in 1996. The...
Dates: 1989 - 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
 File

Krazy Kat, 1996

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/4/23
Scope and Contents A file containing 35mm and 63mm transparencies that hold images of still shots and photographs taken during the filming of the pilot episode for the stop-motion animation production, Krazy Kat, based upon George Herriman's cartoon strip. This production was a joint project between Spitting Image Productions Limited, Hearst Animations and the BBC's Arena programme. This material features images of the plasticine models used in the...
Dates: 1996
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
 Item

Krazy Kat Model, c 1995-1996

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/1/2/14/1
Scope and Contents

A plasticine model for the title character of Krazy Kat, which was made by the Spitting Image Workshop. This model was created as part of the production of a short, stop-motion animated pilot episode.

This is the first of two Krazy Kat character models in the archive; the larger of the two.

Dates: c 1995-1996
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 / Krazy Kat
 Item

Krazy Kat Model, c 1995-1996

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/1/2/14/2
Scope and Contents

A plasticine model for the title character of Krazy Kat, which was made by the Spitting Image Workshop. This model was created as part of the production of a short, stop-motion animated pilot episode.

This is the second of two Krazy Kat character models in the archive; the smaller of the two.

Dates: c 1995-1996
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 / Krazy Kat
 File

Large and Mounted Photographs, 1986-c early 2000s

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/4/7
Scope and Contents A portfolio containing large and/or mounted photographs that feature mainly Spitting Image-related illustrations and images, either material connected to merchandise, external publications or other activities engaged in by Spitting Image Productions Limited. Some of the photographic prints are contemporaneous with when they were originally shot, and others are later reprints. The later reprints may be dated beyond the SIPL era (1983-1998).There is also a...
Dates: 1986-c early 2000s
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

Large Transparencies, 1987 - 1997

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/4/9
Scope and Contents A file holding 9 200mm x 250mm photographic transparencies, which contain images used as part of Spitting Image Productions Limited merchandise, external advertising campaigns involving the work of SIPL, and a set of unpublished Royal Mail stamps. The following images are present:1. Two examples of the Margaret Thatcher 'Adoration of the Statue' image used in the British version of the SIPL publication, Spitting Images (SI/32).2. A plasticine...
Dates: 1987 - 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
 Item

LBS Traumhaus Top 5 Award, not dated

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/11/25
Scope and Contents

A LBS Traumhaus Top 5 certificate, awarded to Spitting Image. This certificate does not state what category this award concerns. However, there are four gold stars on the certificate, which suggests that Spitting Image came in 4th position in the unidentified award category.

Dates: not dated
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-Series

Le Festival International du Film Publicitaire, 1988

 Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/11/13
Scope and Contents Lion de Bronze Award certificates and statue presented to Spitting Image Productions Limited, at the 35th Festival International du Publicitaire, held in Cannes. These items relate to two commercials produced by SIPL for the chewing gum product, Chiclets. One of the commericals was titled Chuck & I and the other U.S. & Them.SIPL was hired by the advertising firm, J. Walter Thompson, on behalf of the pharmaceutical...
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
 File

Leeds Postcards, 1992

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/13/3
Scope and Contents Two examples of a postcard produced by the company, Leeds Postcards, which features a photograph of members of the British Council of Organisations of Disabled People, whom are protesting beneath a Guardian newspaper billboard advertisement. This advertisement features a model illustration of the Britannia figure, which is depicted as a wheelchair-bound old woman. The back of the postcard gives the following description of the image: 'Disabled women protest against...
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 / Miscellaneous

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