Pilot Episode Documentation, 1992 - 1994
Scope and Contents
Material relating to the production of the pilot episode for the Spitting Image Productions Limited/Channel 4 stop-motion animated soap opera, Crapston Villas. This pilot would go on to be the first episode of the first series.
The following sub-files are present, and their accompanying number corresponds to their sub-file reference number within this file:
1. A folder composed primarily of forms of engagement and letters of agreement, relating to voice actors and other individuals commissioned for the pilot. There are also correspondence and other agreements relating to the use of music and images that are under copyright. This file is currently RESTRICTED.
2. Financial documentation.
3. Insurance documentation.
4. General correspondence and documentation.
5. A folder composed primarily of a copy of a fax sent by Jenny [Landreth] at SIPL to 'Dorothy,' which contains a summary of the programme, and visual representations and information about the characters featured in the show. Also present is a letter from Sarah Ann Kennedy to 'Claire,' regarding the name of the programme. Other documents are present.
Dates
- Creation: 1992 - 1994
Creator
- Assicurazoni Generali (Insurance Company) (1831-Present) (Italy) (Organization)
- Barclays Bank (Organization)
- Kennedy, Sarah Ann, b 1970 (Screenwriter and Voice Actor) (Person)
- Media Insurance Brokers Limited (1989-Present) (United Kingdom) (Organization)
- Spitting Image Productions Limited (TV/Film Production Company) (1981-) (United Kingdom) (Organization)
- Channel 4 Television (Client, Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
Part closed. Sub-file MS Add.10275/3/2/8/1/1/1 is closed until January 2064, due to containing National Insurance numbers. This sub-file has been closed under the Archive’s confidentiality guidelines for sensitive data (in compliance with the Data Protection Act (2018)).
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright - held by various parties.
Extent
1 archive box(es) (Gusseted and non-gusseted folders.) : Paper
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This material was originally held together in a ring-bound file. They have been separated into sub-files, which represent how this ring-bound file was internally subdivided. This subdivision has been done to aid ease of access, and to ensure that items for each category are kept together.
Repository Details
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