Spitting Image
Series 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.
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18 Seasons • 132 Episodes
30 min per episode
1984 – 1996
Premiered: Sun, Feb 26, 1984
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 18, Episode 6: “Episode 6”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Season 1
12 Episodes →
Season 2
11 Episodes →
Season 3
17 Episodes →
Season 4
6 Episodes →
Season 5
6 Episodes →
Season 6
5 Episodes →
Season 7
6 Episodes →
Season 8
6 Episodes →
Season 9
6 Episodes →
Season 10
6 Episodes →
Season 11
6 Episodes →
Season 12
6 Episodes →
Season 13
6 Episodes →
Season 14
6 Episodes →
Season 15
6 Episodes →
Season 16
7 Episodes →
Season 17
7 Episodes →
Season 18
7 Episodes →
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Spitting Image Official Trailer | There's Something Funny About These People...
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-09-23
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Age Classification & Content Advisories
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15: Suitable only for 15 years and over.
International Certification Matrix
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Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Spitting Image
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What is Spitting Image about?
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.
How many seasons does Spitting Image have?
Spitting Image comprises 18 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Spitting Image?
Key cast members in Spitting Image include Harry Enfield, Chris Barrie, Steve Coogan, Hugh Dennis, Jon Glover.
Who created or directed Spitting Image?
Spitting Image was developed and directed by Not specified.