Scope and Contents A file containing mostly faxes that relate to a proposed reboot of the Spitting Image television series. These faxes hold the following: copies of correspondence between Roger Law, Richard Bennett [director of Spitting Image Productions Limited], and John Lloyd; a feasibility study on the costs involved in starting a new production; and Law's notes to building contractor, Graham Brister, on warehouse premises that the latter has identified as a potential workshop...

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A finished, printed version of a piece of artwork by Roger Law, which depicts a satirical map of the world from the perspective of the American President, Donald Trump.

This artwork was produced as a promotional item to raise interest in a potential American reboot of the television series, Spitting Image.

Scope and Contents A file containing documents that revolve around the process of making foam latex puppets. The file's contents appear to have been partially compiled from previously produced documentation, relating to the production of puppets and the satirical television series, Spitting Image. The file holds the following: computer printouts of a document that appears to be dated c 2019; printouts of photographs or photocopies of pages on how to make a ...

Scope and Contents A file containing material relating to a taster/pilot episode that was made for a proposed American reboot of the satirical puppet television series, Spitting Image. This taster tape/pilot was shot in September 2019. The file holds the following: drafts of scripts for sketches by the showrunner, Jeff Westbrook; computer printouts with copies of caricature drawings by Adrian Teal and photographs of puppet heads; and printouts with articles taken from various online...

Scope and Contents A file containing computer printouts or photocopies of caricature drawings for the following individuals: Nigel Farage; Rupert Murdoch; Jacob Rees-Mogg, depicted as a praying mantis; and Liz Truss, depicted with a head in the form of a lettuce. There is also a printout with a copy of a photograph, which features a model of Rees-Mogg's head. Some or all of these drawings were done by caricaturist, André Carrilho.These drawings were originally done for either the 2020 reboot of the...

Scope and Contents Two examples of a Spitting Image Archive brochure, which was produced to promote the collection to heritage and educational organisations, and generate interest from such institutions to acquire the archive for their holdings. The brochure is heavily illustrated with photographic imagery taken from the archive, and contains the following information: a history of Spitting Image and the work of Roger Law and Peter Fluck prior to the show; the contents of the archive...

Scope and Contents A file of letters from Dr. Tarnya Cooper and Paul Cox of the National Portrait Gallery to Roger Law, along with computer printouts of his responding letters, regarding the latter's offer to deposit the Spitting Image Archive with the gallery under the Acceptance in Lieu or Cultural Gift schemes. The items present cover the following: the gallery's inability to accept the archive; their willingness to acquire a few Spitting Image portraits for their collection; and...

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A computer printout containing a copy of an online press release issued by Cambridge University Library, announcing that Roger Law has deposited the Spitting Image Archive at the library. The press release includes a photograph of the University Librarian, Jessica Gardner, alongside a Margaret Thatcher puppet, which was taken during a press event to promote the deposit, on 13 November 2018.

Scope and Contents Two rough drawings, done in pen, by Roger Law. The first drawing features a man and a woman standing alongside four bags of garbage, accompanied by the caption: 'Shall we put the rubbish out? Or transform it into an artwork of incredible detail and dexterity.' The second drawing features two dogs talking to one another, accompanied by two captions. The first caption reads: 'I liked the statement that Rex made on the lamp post.' The second caption reads: 'Yes but I think his installation on...

Scope and Contents A file holding three pieces of paper that appear to relate to the 2010 book, The Treasures of Muhammad Ali, text within the publication written by Gavin Newsham. Two of the pieces of paper contain what appears to be a list of chapter titles or topic ideas for the book, written in Roger Law's hand, which largely follow the chapters of the publication. Next to some of these chapter titles are notes that mention various items, such as tickets and programmes for boxing...

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A promotional brochure for the former premises of the Spitting Image Workshop, Cairo Studios. The building has been refurbished as office space, and is being advertised towards technology, media and telecom companies looking to base themselves in the Shoreditch area of London. The brochure mentions Spitting Image as part of its promotional blurb.

Scope and Contents A two-page computer printout containing a word-processed document relating to a university student's dissertation. The student's dissertation is titled, The Influence of Television on French Presidential Elections and British General Elections; and the research question is: to what extent does television make electors vote for the individual rather than the candidate? The document contains ten questions, some of which ask about the impact of ...

Scope and Contents A file holding computer printouts of three photographs: The first printout contains a black and white photograph, originally taken in the late 1960s or early 1970s, which features Roger Law, David King and John Holder, the latter a tutor at the Cambridge School of Art. The three are chairing a question and answer session, following a lecture given by Law and King at the school. This printout is annotated.The second printout contains a black and white photograph taken during the...

Scope and Contents A file containing a manuscript letter from Alex and Lynn Watson to Deirdre Amsden and Roger Law, c late 1990s-c early 2010s, which is accompanied by another letter, dated 1985. The first letter informs Amsden and Law that the Watsons have been 'de-cluttering' and have come across a letter from the 1980s, which mentions Spitting Image, and they wonder if Amsden and Law want the letter for their archive. The second letter is the one in question, and is typescript....

Scope and Contents A file containing three computer printouts that feature copies of four artworks produced by former Spitting Image artist and puppeteer, Scott Brooker. The first printout has two portrait drawings, one of a white cat puppet and the other of a wolverine puppet, both of which featured in Spitting Image. The second printout features a portrait drawing of former Spitting Image puppeteer, Richard Coombs. In this...

Scope and Contents A six-page, word-processed book outline for the contents of a proposed publication, Law & Disorder: Visual Satire, A Personal Collection. The proposed book is split into two main sections: the first covering the work of satirists and other artists that influenced Roger Law; and the second focusing upon Law's work as a newspaper and magazine illustrator, including the plasticine model illustrations of Luck & Flaw, before turning to ...