Spitting Image

A satire show using puppets that are caricatures of major public figures.

1984 HD 25min United Kingdom English

Comedy

british monarchy surreal puppet sketch comedy satire british politics political satire

S1E1 - Episode 1 1984-02-26

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...

S1E2 - Episode 2 1984-03-04

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 weeks Question Time

S1E3 - Episode 3 1984-03-18

As a parasitic version of Janet Street-Porter speaks to you live and direct from Nancy Regans 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!

S1E4 - Episode 4 1984-04-01

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

S1E5 - Episode 5 1984-04-08

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

S1E6 - Episode 6 1984-04-15

As Lord Lucan continues to hide down the front of Cyril Smiths 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.

S1E7 - Episode 7 1984-05-13

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

S1E8 - Episode 8 1984-05-20

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

S1E9 - Episode 9 1984-05-27

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.

S1E10 - Episode 10 1984-06-03

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?

S1E11 - Episode 11 1984-06-10

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...

S1E12 - Episode 12 1984-06-17

Prince William wants to be the next King, and tries to convince Prince Charles to abdicate before hes 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.

S2E1 - Episode 1 1985-06-01

While Ronald Reagan loses a debate to a cheese sandwich, Robert Maxwell ponders the content of tomorrows newspapers. The Royal Family decide long and hard on a name for the new baby, but one of their number hides a dark secret...

S2E2 - Episode 2 1985-01-13

Prince Williams devious machinations continue, while Barry Norman takes time out to interview Dustin Hoffman in his starring role as The Lettuce. The Cabinet struggle to find a response to the latest piece of news when they find all the best answers have already been used.

S2E3 - Episode 3 1985-01-20

As Liz Taylor explodes, Donald Sinden tries his best to sell the viewing public a nice cup of Reptiles Bland Blend Coffee. Sir John Geilgud reads another excerpt from the Booker Prize winning The A Team (in the original Latin).

S2E4 - Episode 4 1985-01-27

Prince Williams plan to remove all obstacles between himself and the throne continues apace. Snooker champion Steve Davis bemoans his lack of a nickname and comes up with something altogether more interesting...

S2E5 - Episode 5 1985-02-03

Its Rubinovski and Franks - the new crimefighting duo starring a sheep and an anteater - and woe betide the lawbreaker who gets in their way! Meanwhile, the pound sterling is in freefall and so is the Chancellor!

S2E6 - Episode 6 1985-02-10

Russian Prime Minister Gorbachev proves beyond a doubt he;s the grooviest Russian premier in history. Meanwhile, Jim Callaghan states publicly that, being a pedigree wolverine breeder, he would feed them nothing other than new Chunky Lumps.

S2E7 - Episode 7 1985-02-24

The magician Paul Daniels chances his arm by hosting the brand new quiz show Block Your Odd Bob Mr. Name That Priceslines 2-1. The world of theatrical luvvies goes into overdrive when they find out that one of their number has died. Unfortunately, they dont know which one...

S2E8 - Episode 8 1985-03-03

The Royal Family frantically band together when they discover that one of Dianas hairs is out of place. As Conan the Stamp Collector struts his stuff, Denis Norden finds out how funny he really is when he falls victim to Jeremy Beadle in Game for a naff.

S2E9 - Episode 9 1985-03-10

Michael Grade of Channel 4 Television is under attack from the advertising menace that is Saatchi and Saatchi. Mystery abounds when eight complete strangers are brought together at Vincent Prices spooky mansion. Unfortunately, his logic for doing so doesnt bear close inspection.

S2E10 - Episode 10 1985-03-17

Prince Charles receives a vegetable related epiphany when his food embroils him in a heated dialogue. Horse racing jockey Lester Pigotts horse tries to convince him that he really ought to be retired and put out to the stud farm.

S2E11 - Episode 11 1985-03-24

Enjoying a quiet drink with Saint and Greavsie, Dustin Hoffman realises that hes surrounded by every racial and social stereotype imaginable. There is only one possible explanation - theyre all stuck in a Disaster Movie!

S3E1 - Episode 1 1986-01-12

While the Cabinet celebrates Michael Heseltines resignation, Prince Philip wastes his time trying to teach his son how to play Colditz. Ronald Reagans diary tells the inside story on the presidency, and celebrities band together for another charity songbecause they are scared of Bob Geldof.

S3E2 - Episode 2 1986-01-19

Prince Andrews in trouble wih his Pa for the size of his unmentionables. Terry Wogan chooses Sooty as his holiday replacement while Margaret Thatcher works on a new softer image. Derek Jameson gor-blimeys his way through another horrible programme.

S3E3 - Episode 3 1986-01-26

Sir David Attenborough has a philosophical discussion with a suicidal seal. Leon Brittan discusses the possible repercussions of being outed as a mole and Brian Walden discovers that you cant put a better bit of Botha on your knife.

S3E4 - Episode 4 1986-02-02

Desmond Wilcoxs new intrusive, fly-on-the-wall documentary comes to grief when the happy couple refuse to watch Thats Life!. Sir Alistair Burnet almost come to blows with John Craven when News At Ten doesnt have a funny story to end the show.

S3E5 - Episode 5 1986-02-09

Arthur Daley has to bow out of Thatchers service because hes just not sleazy enough. Jim Callaghan shows the best way to grow your money, while the Shadow Cabinet break into Number 10 and the Queen Mother buys a new titfer (hat).

S3E6 - Episode 6 1986-02-09

Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson (Fergie), try to sort out their wedding plans, while a brand new song about holding chickens aloft gets its first airing. The Who discover that they are no longer the voice of urban youth, and Prince Charles meets up with a cheeky Cockney chappie.

S3E7 - Episode 7 1986-04-06

Ian Paisley indulges in a bit of shouting while Larry gives Johnny advice on ducks. A political dinosaur ponders wistfully on the lack of values in modern-day society. Frank Muir threatens to strangle Denis Norden again.

S3E8 - Episode 8 1986-04-13

President Botha gives his country The Facts as he sees them, while some unsuspecting Mormons pay a visit to Cliff Richards house. Barry Norman discovers that Meryl Streep is actually Dustin Hoffman, who wants to be both the greatest actor and greatest actress.

S3E9 - Episode 9 1986-04-20

Ronald Reagan confides to Nancy his idea for finishing off Gadaffi. Mick and Keith indulge in a bit of shopping and Andrew Ridgeley from pop group Wham!, tries for a solo career. Bernard Levin encourages Jonathan Miller to call him Ishamel.

S3E10 - Episode 10 1986-04-27

Michael Foot sends the rest of the Shadow Cabinet to sleepybobos. Tarby interviews Michael Caine about some of his favourite cheques and Russell Harty gets a bit flustered whilst interviewing The Suns page three pinup Samantha Fox. Ronald Reagan employs the Four Larrys of the Apocalypse as new advisors.

S3E11 - Episode 11 1986-05-04

The latest edition of Potato World is interrupted with the breaking news that no nuclear accidents have happened at Chernobyl. The Royal Family indulge in a bit of a sing-song for a new album, while David Owen takes the SDP back to the shop as he believes it may well have ceased to be.

S3E12 - Episode 12 1986-09-28

David Coleman introduces the Euro Winkle Championships while Cliff frowns on Mrs. Whitehouses non-virginal status. Margaret Thatcher causes consternation amongst her Cabinet when she discusses the subject of her successor.

S3E13 - Episode 13 1986-10-05

Brucie has isues with Tarbys new material when he discovers that its just a potato. Andy and Fergie become concerned when Billy Connolly helps to write the Queens Christmas Message. The press react with predictability when Sooty is put in charge of the NCB.

S3E14 - Episode 14 1986-10-12

Edwina Currie vents her spleen on the state of the National Health Service. Singer Bryan Ferry tries to release a new album but finds opposition from his record company, while Des Lynam hosts the 1986 World Chess Campionships and Paul Daniels seeks the path to enlightenment.

S3E15 - Episode 15 1986-10-19

Prince Philip grumbles that not only are his quotes being taken out of context, but that hes also expected to eat dog sick. Actor Leslie Grantham finds it hard to catcha cab, while things dont go to plan when the Penns and the McEnroes have dinner together.

S3E16 - Episode 16 1986-10-26

While Sir Alastair fawns lyrical, he is taken to task for not using enough superlatives. Paul Daniels helps Eastenders become Britains favourite programme, while Mr. Beezlebub gets a surpise visit from Margaret Thatcher.

S3E17 - Episode 17 1986-11-02

Norman Tebbit ensures that the Government gets unbiased news coverage by doing it all himself. Brucie Forsyth tries to get his toupee past Customs and the Two Davids get a visit from the Ghost of the Liberal Party Past.

S4E1 - Episode 1 1987-11-01

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S4E2 - Episode 2 1987-11-08

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S4E3 - Episode 3 1987-11-15

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S4E4 - Episode 4 1987-11-22

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S4E5 - Episode 5 1987-11-29

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S4E6 - Episode 6 1987-12-06

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S5E1 - Episode 1 1988-11-06

When a Cherubic urchin gets an unfortunate visitation from the Tooth Fairy, the BBC News gets a revamp with Marcel Marceau reporting live from Northern Ireland. A bunch of professional cockneys show off their new long-playing record and Jeffrey Archer appears on Mastermind - his special subject; Jeffrey Archer.

S5E2 - Episode 2 1988-11-13

Points of View is taken to task for a continuity error made during the transmission of some hard-core porn, Neil Kinnock takes on a true Mission Impossible - turning the Labour Party into an electable force by 1992 - and Bros are shocked to find that theyve just gone out of fashion.

S5E3 - Episode 3 1988-11-20

Mrs. Thatcher confesses her true feeling to Ronald Reagan, whilst yet another ITV Telethon tries its best but fails miserably. Alan Bennett attempts to get Richard Attenborough interested in his new play about an old lady from Huddersfield who cant open a packet of biscuits. Dickies not sold on the idea.

S5E4 - Episode 4 1988-11-27

In an attempt to capture the Green Vote the entire cabinet has grown beards, including Mrs. Thatcher. Sycophancy runs riot during the Royal Variety Show which, this year, celebrates Prince Edward - One Year in Showbusiness. Donald Sinden personally introduces its highlight - Ben Elton taking a brisk trot through history as The Fool.

S5E5 - Episode 5 1988-12-04

Jimmy Greaves concerns about hooliganism at Wimbledon are laid to rest, while Esther Rantzen has a bit of a shock when she meets a dog that refuses to say sausages. While the truth about Kennedys assasination still refuses to come out, Pavarotti gives a star turn at the Last Night Of The Yobs.

S5E6 - Episode 6 1988-12-11

The Conservative government try to reassure the people that the vast majority of statements made by Edwina Currie are harmless. Robery Kilroy investigates the future of broadcasting and John Mortimer fights the case for quality television. Neil Kinnock, leader of The Labour Party, gives a radio performance of Under Milk Snatcher, a play for voices very definately not written by Welsh poet Dylan Thomas.

S6E1 - Episode 1 1989-06-11

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S6E2 - Episode 2 1989-06-18

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S6E3 - Episode 3 1989-06-25

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S6E4 - Episode 4 1989-07-02

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S6E5 - Episode 5 1989-07-09

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S7E1 - Episode 1 1989-11-12

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