Spitting Image returns as YouTube series – and the first episode is streaming now
Spitting Image – but not as you've seen it before.
Satirical comedy show Spitting Image is back to run the rule over the latest political and cultural shenanigans – although in a format you might not expect.
In what has been described as a "brand-new era" for the series, Spitting Image is taking to YouTube for short-form vodcast episodes. This show can be found under a new name, The Rest Is Bulls*!t.
We'd assume that title to be a tongue-in-cheek nod to the Goalhanger podcast stable (The Rest Is History, The Rest Is Football, The Rest Is Politics, The Rest Is Entertainment, and so on), which is overseen by Gary Lineker.
To be clear, The Rest Is Bulls*!t is produced by Avalon, and it appears to have no official connection to Goalhanger.
The first episode is now available to stream. In fact, you can watch it below.
The synopsis for this one-off teaser promises jokes based around "exclusive insight into Prince Harry’s ‘truth’ as he tries to ‘make a s**t ton of money out of podcasting’".
The description also warns viewers to "brace yourself for the real Paddington Bear and his penchant for something other than marmalade", while also finding out "what really went on when The Donald called President Putin".
Further episodes are expected in the autumn, with the brains behind the show aiming to "laugh in the face of these anxiety-inducing, squeaky-bum times of global conflict" and "unhinged world leaders".
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The original Spitting Image ran for 18 seasons between 1984 and 1996 and was watched by over 15 million viewers, picking up BAFTA and Emmy Awards for its tongue-in-cheek take on western politics and celebrity culture.
The show returned to ITV and BritBox in 2020, with 4.4 million viewers tuning in to make the most of some absurdist escapism during a challenging time.
This new take on the series is led by big names in Al Murray and Matt Forde, who were also behind the spin-off stage show Idiots Assemble: Spitting Image the Musical, which received strong reviews from critics during its run in 2023.
An exact start date for the full first season of The Rest Is Bulls*!t is yet to be confirmed, but fans can expect updates on the official Spitting Image social media platforms in due course.
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Authors
George White is a Sub-Editor for Radio Times. He was previously a reporter for the Derby Telegraph and was the editor of LeftLion magazine. As well as receiving an MA in Magazine Journalism, he completed a BA in Politics and International Relations.
