Whatever Happened to Spitting Image?

A nostalgic, witty look behind the scenes of a groundbreaking satire, mixing fond reminiscence with the odd poignancy of faded fame.

Directed by

Anthony Wall

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Chris Barrie, Steve Bendelack, Jon Blair

Overview

Reuniting the founding creative team, this documentary tells the story of the genesis of the satirical puppet show `Spitting Image', with contributions from caricaturists Peter Fluck and Roger Law and TV producer John Lloyd. Spanning the early years of Margaret Thatcher's government to the end of John Major's, the puppets became almost as famous as the politicians they lampooned. In 2000, the puppets were auctioned off at Sotheby's and we find out where they now reside.

How it feels

Satirical, warm, cynical and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Media, politics, celebrity, art

Content

Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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