Spittoon Limited (TV and Film Production and Distribution Company) (1992-1999) (United Kingdom)
Organization
Dates
- Existence: 1992 - 1999
- Usage: 1998 - 1999
- Usage: 1992 - 1993
Places
- United Kingdom (nation) (Associated Country)
Found in 14 Collections and/or Records:
File
Accounts and Accompanying Material, 1992 - 1999
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/4/3
Scope and Contents
A bundle of audited directors' reports and financial statements for Spittoon plc, covering the following periods: 18 months ended 24 August 1993, the year ended 24 August 1994, the year ended 24 August 1995, the year ended 24 August 1996, the year ended 24 August 1997, and the year ended 1998. There is also an unaudited profit and loss account and balance sheet for Spittoon Limited, covering the period from 25 August 1997 to 18 January 1999.Also present are various circulars...
Dates:
1992 - 1999
Conditions Governing Access:
Part closed. Some material in this file are not available, under the Library’s confidentiality guidelines for sensitive data (in compliance with the Data Protection Act (2018)). Restricted items are closed until January 2051.
File
Call Sheets and Contact List, 1993
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/4/4/3
Scope and Contents
A file containing the following items relating to the production of Spittoon plc's satirical sex education video, Having It Off: The Bonker's Guide: a production schedule, detailing dates for script delivery, voice recording, puppet filming, the filming of live actors, and post-production activities; call sheets for the periods 28 June to 3 July and 5 to 6 July, which give information on matters such as shoot times and how to reach the filming location, Black...
Dates:
1993
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Series:
Part closed. Some material in this series are not available, under the Library’s confidentiality guidelines for sensitive data (in compliance with the Data Protection Act (2018)).
File
Contracts, 1993
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/4/4/2
Scope and Contents
Two files containing contracts and letters of agreement for writers, voice actors, puppeteers, extras and crew members involved in the production of Spittoon plc's satirical sex education video, Having It Off: The Bonker's Guide.
Dates:
1993
Conditions Governing Access:
Closed. This material is closed until January 2070 under the Archive’s confidentiality guidelines for sensitive data (in compliance with the Data Protection Act (2018)).
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
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Sub-Fonds:
See sub-level descriptions for information on access conditions.
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
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Sub-Fonds:
See sub-level descriptions for information on access conditions.
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General Correspondence, 1993
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/4/4/1/1
Scope and Contents
A file containing correspondence, originals and copies, along with accompanying material, which relate to various matters concerning Spittoon plc's satirical sex education video, Having It Off: The Bonker's Guide. Topics include, but are not limited to: Video Collection International's agreement to market and distribute the video; ideas for the production's content; budgeting; the use of Black Island Studios for filming; disagreements over the title of the video...
Dates:
1993
Conditions Governing Access:
Part closed. Some material in this file are not available, under the Library’s confidentiality guidelines for sensitive data (in compliance with the Data Protection Act (2018)). Restricted items are closed until 2070.
Item
Having It Off: The Bonker's Guide VHS Tape, 1993
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/4/5
Scope and Contents
A commercial VHS cassette tape of the satirical sex education video, Having It Off: The Bonker's Guide, produced by Spittoon plc. The VHS cassette is accompanied by its original case. The packaging on the case was designed by Video Collection International Limited.
Dates:
1993
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Sub-Fonds:
Part closed. Some material in this sub-fonds are not available, under the Library’s confidentiality guidelines for sensitive data (in compliance with the Data Protection Act (2018)).
File
Insurance Correspondence, 1993
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/4/4/1/3
Scope and Contents
A file of correspondence and accompanying policy documents, originals and copies, between Spittoon plc and the entertainment brokers firm, Sampson & Allen, regarding the procurement of various insurance policies to cover the production of the satirical sex education video, Having It Off: The Bonker's Guide.
Dates:
1993
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Sub-Series:
Part closed. Some material in this sub-series are not available, under the Library’s confidentiality guidelines for sensitive data (in compliance with
the Data Protection Act (2018)).
File
Legal Advice Correspondence, 1993
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/4/4/1/2
Scope and Contents
A file containing correspondence, originals and copies, along with accompanying clearance reports and other items, which relate to the legal advice sought by Spittoon plc for the contents of its satirical sex education video, Having It Off: The Bonker's Guide. The reports cover the opinions of solicitor firms, Old Gold Script Services and Hamlin Stowe Solicitors, on the following concerns: obscenity, libel, blasphemy, and music/video copyright.
Dates:
1993
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Sub-Series:
Part closed. Some material in this sub-series are not available, under the Library’s confidentiality guidelines for sensitive data (in compliance with
the Data Protection Act (2018)).
File
Library/Stock Footage Correspondence, 1993
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/4/4/1/4
Scope and Contents
A file of correspondence and accompanying documents, originals and copies, between Spittoon plc and the video licensing companies, British Broadcasting Corporation Enterprises and Index Stock Shots. The items present concern the licensing of library/stock video footage for inclusion in the satirical sex education video, Having It Off: The Bonker's Guide.
Dates:
1993
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Sub-Series:
Part closed. Some material in this sub-series are not available, under the Library’s confidentiality guidelines for sensitive data (in compliance with
the Data Protection Act (2018)).
File
Post-Production Scripts, 1993
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/4/4/4
Scope and Contents
Two copies of the post-production script for Spittoon plc's satirical sex education video, Having It Off: The Bonker's Guide, which includes running order and music cue sheets.
Dates:
1993
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Series:
Part closed. Some material in this series are not available, under the Library’s confidentiality guidelines for sensitive data (in compliance with the Data Protection Act (2018)).
Sub-Fonds
Spittoon Limited, 1992 - 1999
Sub-Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/4
Scope and Contents
Material relating to the film and television production and distribution company, Spittoon Limited, which was established as a public limited company in early 1992. The business was founded by Jane Lighting of VATV Limited, Christopher Parkinson of Gouldens Solicitors, and Spitting Image Productions Limited (SIPL). The company was established with the intent of producing and distributing projects submitted by SIPL and other sources, and to take advantage of SIPL's talent pool and ...
Dates:
1992 - 1999
Conditions Governing Access:
Part closed. Some material in this sub-fonds are not available, under the Library’s confidentiality guidelines for sensitive data (in compliance with the Data Protection Act (2018)).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
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Roger Law Archive
Item
Spittoon plc Investment Prospectus, 1992
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/4/1
Scope and Contents
An investment prospectus (SI/1978) advertising a subscription for ordinary shares, under the business expansion scheme, in the film and television production and distribution company, Spittoon plc. The front cover of the prospectus has an image of the Ronnie and Reggie Crow characters, who featured in the Spitting Image Production Limited/HIT Entertainent puppet show, Winjin' Pom, and were then later used on French children's television. The back cover has a...
Dates:
1992
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Sub-Fonds:
Part closed. Some material in this sub-fonds are not available, under the Library’s confidentiality guidelines for sensitive data (in compliance with the Data Protection Act (2018)).
File
Spittoon Stationery, 1992
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/4/2
Scope and Contents
A file containing an example of Spittoon plc letterhead paper, and a sheet of paper containing photocopies of company letter slips, which bear the business' name and address.
Dates:
1992
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Sub-Fonds:
Part closed. Some material in this sub-fonds are not available, under the Library’s confidentiality guidelines for sensitive data (in compliance with the Data Protection Act (2018)).