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Status: Ended
Network: ITV1
Type: Scripted
Rating: 7.1/10
Spitting Image
Overview
Spitting Image is an award winning British satirical puppet show, created by Peter Fluck, Roger Law and Martin Lambie-Nairn. The series was produced by Spitting Image Productions for Central Independent Television over 18 series which aired on the ITV from 1984 to 1996. The series was nominated and won numerous awards during its run including 10 BAFTA Awards, including one for editing in 1989, and even won two Emmy Awards in 1985 and 1986 in the Popular Arts Category. The series featured puppet caricatures of celebrities famous during the 1980s and 1990s, including British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and fellow Tory politicians, American president Ronald Reagan, and the British Royal Family. The Series was the first to caricature the Queen mother.
This production, originally released in 1984, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Comedy genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 7.1 across its 18 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Comedy.
- • Produced in .
- • Original Language: English.
Starring Cast
Harry Enfield
Chris Barrie
Steve Coogan
Hugh Dennis
Jon Glover
Alistair McGowan
John Sessions
Enn Reitel
Seasons
Specials
17 Episodes • Aired 1986-09-14
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 1
12 Episodes • Aired 1984-02-26
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 2
11 Episodes • Aired 1985-06-01
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 3
17 Episodes • Aired 1986-01-12
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 4
6 Episodes • Aired 1987-11-01
No season overview provided for this season.