Spitting Image 1984
What is Spitting Image?
Spitting Image is a 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, airing on the ITV from an unspecified start year to 1996.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1984
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 133
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Feb 26, 1984
- Last aired
- Feb 18, 1996
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- ITV1
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
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Spitting Image is a 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, airing on the ITV from an unspecified start year to 1996. It featured puppet caricatures of celebrities and was nominated and won numerous awards, including BAFTA Awards and Emmy Awards in the Popular Arts Category. The series was produced over an unspecified number of series.
Should you watch it?
“Satirical puppet comedy lampoons 80s‑90s celebrities and politics.”
- Sharp political satire with puppets
- Award‑winning production recognized by BAFTAs and Emmys
- Adult‑oriented humor may not suit all viewers
Watch it if you enjoy biting political satire presented through puppetry.
The series features adult‑oriented satire and caricatured public figures using puppets.
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Season 1 · 12 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Feb 26, 1984
- E2 Episode 2 Core Mar 4, 1984
- E3 Episode 3 Core Mar 18, 1984
- E4 Episode 4 Core Apr 1, 1984
- E5 Episode 5 Core Apr 8, 1984
- E6 Episode 6 Core Apr 15, 1984
- E7 Episode 7 Core May 13, 1984
- E8 Episode 8 Core May 20, 1984
- E9 Episode 9 Core May 27, 1984
- E10 Episode 10 Core Jun 3, 1984
- E11 Episode 11 Mytharc Jun 10, 1984
- E12 Episode 12 Mytharc Jun 17, 1984
Season 2 · 11 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Jun 1, 1985
- E2 Episode 2 Core Jan 13, 1985
- E3 Episode 3 Core Jan 20, 1985
- E4 Episode 4 Core Jan 27, 1985
- E5 Episode 5 Core Feb 3, 1985
- E6 Episode 6 Core Feb 10, 1985
- E7 Episode 7 Core Feb 24, 1985
- E8 Episode 8 Core Mar 3, 1985
- E9 Episode 9 Core Mar 10, 1985
- E10 Episode 10 Mytharc Mar 17, 1985
- E11 Episode 11 Mytharc Mar 24, 1985
Season 3 · 17 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Jan 12, 1986
- E2 Episode 2 Core Jan 19, 1986
- E3 Episode 3 Core Jan 26, 1986
- E4 Episode 4 Core Feb 2, 1986
- E5 Episode 5 Core Feb 9, 1986
- E6 Episode 6 Core Feb 9, 1986
- E7 Episode 7 Core Apr 6, 1986
- E8 Episode 8 Core Apr 13, 1986
- E9 Episode 9 Core Apr 20, 1986
- E10 Episode 10 Core Apr 27, 1986
- E11 Episode 11 Core May 4, 1986
- E12 Episode 12 Core Sep 28, 1986
- E13 Episode 13 Core Oct 5, 1986
- E14 Episode 14 Core Oct 12, 1986
- E15 Episode 15 Core Oct 19, 1986
- E16 Episode 16 Mytharc Oct 26, 1986
- E17 Episode 17 Mytharc Nov 2, 1986
Season 4 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Nov 1, 1987
- E2 Episode 2 Core Nov 8, 1987
- E3 Episode 3 Core Nov 15, 1987
- E4 Episode 4 Core Nov 22, 1987
- E5 Episode 5 Mytharc Nov 29, 1987
- E6 Episode 6 Mytharc Dec 6, 1987
Season 5 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 5 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Nov 6, 1988
- E2 Episode 2 Core Nov 13, 1988
- E3 Episode 3 Core Nov 20, 1988
- E4 Episode 4 Core Nov 27, 1988
- E5 Episode 5 Mytharc Dec 4, 1988
- E6 Episode 6 Mytharc Dec 11, 1988
Season 6 · 5 episodes
Open the complete Season 6 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Jun 11, 1989
- E2 Episode 2 Core Jun 18, 1989
- E3 Episode 3 Core Jun 25, 1989
- E4 Episode 4 Core Jul 2, 1989
- E5 Episode 5 Mytharc Jul 9, 1989
Season 7 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 7 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Nov 12, 1989
- E2 Episode 2 Core Nov 19, 1989
- E3 Episode 3 Core Nov 26, 1989
- E4 Episode 4 Core Dec 3, 1989
- E5 Episode 5 Mytharc Dec 10, 1989
- E6 Episode 6 Mytharc Dec 17, 1989
Season 8 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 8 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc May 13, 1990
- E2 Episode 2 Core May 20, 1990
- E3 Episode 3 Core Jun 3, 1990
- E4 Episode 4 Core Jun 10, 1990
- E5 Episode 5 Mytharc Jun 17, 1990
- E6 Episode 6 Mytharc Jun 24, 1990
Season 9 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 9 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Nov 11, 1990
- E2 Episode 2 Core Nov 18, 1990
- E3 Episode 3 Core Nov 25, 1990
- E4 Episode 4 Core Dec 2, 1990
- E5 Episode 5 Mytharc Dec 9, 1990
- E6 Episode 6 Mytharc Dec 16, 1990
Season 10 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 10 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Apr 14, 1991
- E2 Episode 2 Core Apr 21, 1991
- E3 Episode 3 Core Apr 28, 1991
- E4 Episode 4 Core May 5, 1991
- E5 Episode 5 Mytharc May 12, 1991
- E6 Episode 6 Mytharc May 19, 1991
Season 11 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 11 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Nov 10, 1991
- E2 Episode 2 Core Nov 17, 1991
- E3 Episode 3 Core Nov 24, 1991
- E4 Episode 4 Core Dec 1, 1991
- E5 Episode 5 Mytharc Dec 8, 1991
- E6 Episode 6 Mytharc Dec 15, 1991
Season 12 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 12 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Apr 12, 1992
- E2 Episode 2 Core Apr 19, 1992
- E3 Episode 3 Core Apr 26, 1992
- E4 Episode 4 Core May 3, 1992
- E5 Episode 5 Mytharc May 10, 1992
- E6 Episode 6 Mytharc May 17, 1992
Season 13 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 13 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Oct 4, 1992
- E2 Episode 2 Core Oct 11, 1992
- E3 Episode 3 Core Oct 18, 1992
- E4 Episdoe 4 Core Oct 25, 1992
- E5 Episode 5 Mytharc Nov 1, 1992
- E6 Episode 6 Mytharc Nov 8, 1992
Season 14 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 14 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc May 16, 1993
- E2 Episode 2 Core May 23, 1993
- E3 Episode 3 Core May 30, 1993
- E4 Episode 4 Core Jun 6, 1993
- E5 Episode 5 Mytharc Jun 13, 1993
- E6 Episode 6 Mytharc Jun 20, 1993
Season 15 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 15 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Nov 7, 1993
- E2 Episode 2 Core Nov 14, 1993
- E3 Episode 3 Core Nov 21, 1993
- E4 Episode 4 Core Nov 28, 1993
- E5 Episode 5 Mytharc Dec 5, 1993
- E6 Episode 6 Mytharc Dec 12, 1993
Season 16 · 7 episodes
Open the complete Season 16 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc May 1, 1994
- E2 Episode 2 Core May 8, 1994
- E3 Episode 3 Core May 15, 1994
- E4 Episode 4 Core May 22, 1994
- E5 Episode 5 Core May 29, 1994
- E6 Episode 6 Mytharc Jun 5, 1994
- E7 Episode 7 Mytharc Jun 12, 1994
Season 17 · 7 episodes
Open the complete Season 17 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Nov 6, 1994
- E2 Episode 2 Core Nov 13, 1994
- E3 Episode 3 Core Nov 20, 1994
- E4 Episode 4 Core Nov 27, 1994
- E5 Episode 5 Core Dec 4, 1994
- E6 Episode 6 Mytharc Dec 11, 1994
- E7 Episode 7 Mytharc Dec 18, 1994
Season 18 · 7 episodes
Open the complete Season 18 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Jan 14, 1996
- E2 Episode 2 Core Jan 21, 1996
- E3 Episode 3 Core Jan 28, 1996
- E4 Episode 4 Core Feb 4, 1996
- E5 Episode 5 Core Feb 11, 1996
- E6 Episode 6 Mytharc Feb 18, 1996
- E7 Episode 7 Mytharc
Frequently asked questions
When did Spitting Image first air?
It premiered in 1984 and ran on ITV until 1996.
How many series were produced?
Eighteen series were produced over its run.
Who created the show?
The show was created by Peter Fluck, Roger Law and Martin Lambie‑Nairn.
Did Spitting Image win any awards?
Yes, it won ten BAFTA Awards, including one for editing in 1989, and two Emmy Awards in 1985 and 1986.
What kind of characters does the show feature?
It features puppet caricatures of 1980s‑1990s celebrities and public figures, such as British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.
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