description Spitting Image Overview
Spitting Image was a British television show created in 1984 by Peter Fluck et al. Produced for ITV over eighteen series, it utilized puppet caricatures of prominent figures like British politicians and members of the royal family. The program garnered recognition through numerous awards, including ten BAFTA Television Awards and two Emmy Awards.
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Which politicians did Spitting Image mock in the 1980s?
The original ITV show famously caricatured Margaret Thatcher, Ronald Reagan, John Major, and members of the British royal family. It used grotesque latex puppets rather than actors in makeup.
Who created Spitting Image?
Spitting Image was created by Peter Fluck, Roger Law, and Martin Lambie-Nairn. The original series began on ITV on February 26, 1984.
How long did the original Spitting Image run?
The original ITV run lasted 18 series, ending in February 1996. It became one of Britain's defining political satire programs of the Thatcher and Major years.
Did Spitting Image ever return after the ITV version ended?
Yes, a revival launched on BritBox in 2020 with puppets of figures such as Boris Johnson and Donald Trump. The brand later also moved into online short-form revival material.
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