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.
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Strong recommendationChaotic comedy
EnergyLight and lively
TonePlayful comedy
ExperienceRule-breaking fun and mischief
Best suited forlight laughs and easy entertainment
What to expect from this title?Expect a playful comedy that moves on attitude, quick gags, and easy momentum more than emotional depth.
Dialogue drives the rhythmChemistry matters more than escalationEasy to settle into
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15Adults
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Best suited for15
Content levelMature content
GuidanceNot suitable for children
Rating methodOfficial source
ConfidenceHigh
SourceOfficial rating • United Kingdom • TMDB
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Spitting Image is a 1984 TV series in the Comedy category from United Kingdom. Starring Harry Enfield and Chris Barrie. Original language: English. An official trailer is available on this page. TMDB rating: 7.2/10.
Genre: Comedy, Released in 1984, Original language: English, Production: United Kingdom, Starring Harry Enfield and Chris Barrie.
Episode runtime
30 min
Original language
English
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Type
TV Series
Seasons
18
Episodes
133
Status
Ended
First air year
1984
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