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Series · 1984 – 1996 · Comedy

Spitting Image

★7.2 1984 – 1996 18 Seasons TV-MA

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.

Seasons & episodes

18 seasons · 132 episodes

Episode 1

Episode 01

Episode 1

Feb 26, 1984 · 30 min

While Margaret Thatcher impersonates the Queen, can Joan collins really be in bed with John McEnroe? As Bob Dylan protests against the use of cheese, Mick Jagger gets in trouble whilst abusing other dairy products. Meanwhile, in 'The Presidents Brain Is Missing', President Reagan wakes up in bed with a stuffed monkey...

Episode 2

Episode 02

Episode 2

Mar 4, 1984 · 30 min

Thatcher is seranaded by her Cabinet in the back garden of Number 10 while Mary Whitehose strengthens her convictions about how awful Spitting Image really is. Dylan is still protesting - this time against pants - and Sir Robin Day may finally have met his match on this week's 'Question Time'

Episode 3

Episode 03

Episode 3

Mar 18, 1984 · 30 min

As a parasitic version of Janet Street-Porter speaks to you live and direct from Nancy Regan's navel, Jeremy Wilcox is in his back garden at No. 9 Downing Street, London, flirting with Prime Minsiter Margaret Thatcher over the hedge. Prince Charles pays a starnge visit to the Falklands while Lawson is interrogated by Thatcher and Norman Tebbit over the budget - with dire consequences!

Episode 4

Episode 04

Episode 4

Apr 1, 1984 · 30 min

Ronald Reagan is busy plucking his nostrils as Prince Philip tries to introduce baby Prince William to the joys of rabbiting. David Attenborough's latest programme may incite Dennis Thatcher to lascivious behaviour , but has he met his match with Anthony the Anteater?

Episode 5

Episode 05

Episode 5

Apr 8, 1984 · 30 min

With her party looming ever closer, can The Queen maintain grace under pressure as her dysfunctional family continue to show her up? Still evading Attenborigh's clutches, has Anthony the Anteater met his match in Prince Philip?

Episode 6

Episode 06

Episode 6

Apr 15, 1984 · 30 min

As Lord Lucan continues to hide down the front of Cyril Smith's trousers, David Coleman commentates on the latest football match from Beirut. Margaret Thatcher tries to convince a sceptical Sir Robin Day on the benefits of cannibalism.

Episode 7

Episode 07

Episode 7

May 13, 1984 · 30 min

As Mary Whitehouse continues to disapprove, David Atenborough's knowledge of wildlife is tested by a panel of experts. Meanwhile, Roy Jenkins and David Owen complain about other epople's ability to be funnier than themselves...

Episode 8

Episode 08

Episode 8

May 20, 1984 · 30 min

While Denis Norden peddles his latest clips programme, even he's taken aback at some plastic surgery being carried out by David Coleman and Barry Manilow. In this week's episode of 'Master Class' it's a face-off between Julian Lloyd-Webber and Henry Cooper - who will be victorious?

Episode 9

Episode 09

Episode 9

May 27, 1984 · 30 min

Can the Shadow Cabinet afford the electricity this week? Meanwhile, in the current edition of 'Criminal Libel', Margaret Thatcher, Norman Tebbit and Geoffrey Howe appear to have met their match in the shape of presenter Harold Angryperson.

Episode 10

Episode 10

Episode 10

Jun 3, 1984 · 30 min

While leech Rupert Murdoch shows off some of his excess to millions in 'Gracious Living', Neil Kinnock ponders his response to an offer of appearing on 'The Tube'. Can a simple game of Monopoly realy highlight the dysfunctionality of the Royal Family?

Episode 11

Episode 11

Episode 11

Jun 10, 1984 · 30 min

In 'Jesus, havent you gone to bed yet?', the Pope gets bored with a missionary worker telling his story and encourages the speaker to be hip and cool. Meanwhile, Sir John Gielgud dreams of sheep...

Episode 12

Episode 12

Episode 12

Jun 17, 1984 · 30 min

Prince William wants to be the next King, and tries to convince Prince Charles to abdicate before he's even gained the throne. While Margaret Thatcher is giving Norman Fowler a scrub down in the bath, he wonders if they should give teachers a pay rise.

About the series

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Audience score
★ 7.2 /10

based on 29 votes

Synopsis

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.

Comedy

Cast

8 principal cast

Harry Enfield

Harry Enfield

Chris Barrie

Chris Barrie

Steve Coogan

Steve Coogan

Hugh Dennis

Hugh Dennis

Jon Glover

Jon Glover

Alistair McGowan

Alistair McGowan

John Sessions

John Sessions

Enn Reitel

Enn Reitel

Where to watch Spitting Image

Spitting Image is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The comedy has 18 seasons and 132 total episodes, rated 7.2/10 by 29 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Spitting Image have?

Spitting Image has 18 seasons with 132 episodes in total.

Is Spitting Image still on the air?

Spitting Image has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs Spitting Image?

Spitting Image airs on ITV1.

When did Spitting Image first air?

Spitting Image first aired on February 26, 1984.

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