BritBox UK reboots Spitting Image

A reboot of a cult satire Spitting Image is BritBox's first original commission: subscribers will be able to watch it this autumn.

Celebrated Spitting Image co-creator Roger Law will lead the show’s creative team.  Produced by Avalon (The Russell Howard Hour, Taskmaster, Catastrophe, Breeders, Last Week Tonight With John Oliver), development of the puppets is already underway with Dominic Cummings, James Corden, Donald Trump, RuPaul, Boris Johnson, Beyoncé, Elon Musk, Harry & Meghan, Bernie Sanders, Prince Andrew, Adele, and Vladimir Putin all falling under the show’s legendary gaze.

A next generation of satirical writers and voice artists are currently being assembled to drive a new wave of ‘public service satire’. In keeping with the 80s and 90s, some scripts will be written and new puppets made close to delivery to ensure each week’s episode is as topical as possible.

Reemah Sakaan, Group Director ITV SVOD and Chief Creative & Brand Officer BritBox said:

We cannot wait to bring back Spitting Image. BritBox is the natural home for the sharpest satirical wit and craft in the UK industry. The timing couldn’t be better to present a new series on a new service with a uniquely British point of view.

Kevin Lygo, BritBox Originals Creative Chief and ITV’s Director of TV added:

We are thrilled that BritBox can provide the opportunity for British creativity to truly run wild, and we are looking forward to enticing new subscribers with the new series and service.