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7.229 votes198430mEndedComedy
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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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1. Episode 1Now viewing1984-02-2630mWhile 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...- 2. Episode 21984-03-0430mThatcher 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'
- 3. Episode 31984-03-1830mAs 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!
- 4. Episode 41984-04-0130mRonald 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?
- 5. Episode 51984-04-0830mWith 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?
- 6. Episode 61984-04-1530mAs 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.
- 7. Episode 71984-05-1330mAs 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...
- 8. Episode 81984-05-2030mWhile 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?
- 9. Episode 91984-05-2730mCan 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.
- 10. Episode 101984-06-0330mWhile 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?
- 11. Episode 111984-06-1030mIn '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...
- 12. Episode 121984-06-1730mPrince 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.
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Is Spitting Image available to watch online?
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How many seasons does Spitting Image have?
Spitting Image has 18 seasons and 133 episodes.
When did Spitting Image first air?
Spitting Image first aired in 1984.
Is Spitting Image still running?
Spitting Image's status on TMDB is: Ended.
What genre is Spitting Image?
Spitting Image is classified as Comedy.