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200647 minPGdocumentary

Best Ever Spitting Image

200647 minPGdocumentary

Clips from the most memorable moments of Spitting Image (1984) are featured alongside contributions from the cast, crew, and portrayed celebrities.

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Richard Bradley

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Clips from the most memorable moments of Spitting Image (1984) are featured alongside contributions from the cast, crew, and portrayed celebrities.

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Stuart Ramsaydirector

Richard Bradleydirector

Steve Punt

Steve Puntwriter

Simon Chadwick

Simon Chadwickcast

Jon Culshaw

Jon Culshawcast

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Spitting Image," a British satirical puppet show, first aired in 1984. This documentary features memorable clips from the series, alongside insights from cast members, crew, and celebrities portrayed on the show. It details the program's cultural impact and legacy within British television. Running for 47 minutes, the film revisits the humor and controversies that defined "Spitting Image.

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