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The fifth episode of Series 1. We go behind the scenes as Patrick Lichfield photographs the Queen, 'Randy Andy' Prince Andrew and Prince Charles compare fan letters and Prince Phillip introduces Charles to a secret society meeting in the Buckingham Palace laundry.
Sketches
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Royal Spitting Image |
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The Queen introduces this special Royal-themed edition of Spitting Image. We meet Prince Andrew. |
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We meet Princess Diana. Sort of. |
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Prince Charles laments his lack of popularity, with little help from Prince Andrew. |
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The Queen strikes a pose for Patrick Anson. |
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Philip attempts to initiate Charles into the Masons. |
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The Queen sits with baby Prince William and introduces a segment on Windsor Castle. |
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The Queen shows us around Windsor Castle. |
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Charles meets other prestigious Masons. |
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The Queen shows William the family album. |
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Jim Callaghan expresses concern over Philip's hat. |
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Anthony the anteater and Nancy Reagan chat on the plane. |
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Philip presents the Duke of Edinburgh Award in the category for Survival Skills. |
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We meet Princess Margaret. |
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Richard Attenborough encounters Arthur Scargill outside Buckingham Palace. |
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The Queen dreads her weekly meeting with the Prime Minister. |
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Charles asks Diana for his trousers. |
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Mrs Thatcher suspects an intruder during her meeting with the Queen. |
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The Queen consoles Charles about his lack of popularity. |
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The Queen and Philip succeed in getting rid of Mrs Thatcher.
End of Part One |
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Start of Part Two
Mrs Thatcher tells Denis of the incident at the Palace. |
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The Queen's party. While Charles speaks with Robin Day, the Queen infuriates Robert Mugabe. Also at the party - Neil Kinnock and Roy Hattersley, Leon Britton and Norman Fowler, Kenneth Newman, Russell Grant, François Mitterrand, Viktoria Brezhneva and Richard Nixon. |
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Philip plays a prank on the Thatchers. |
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Mark Thatcher is seen on the plane, only to then obtain a certain brain in the United States... |
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The President Is Missing
Ronald Reagan and Ed Meese discuss the election whilst relaxing in the sun. |
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CRIMINAL LIBEL
Harold Angryperson follows up his investigation on Mrs Thatcher's baldness. |
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As the Queen and Prince Philip prepare for bed, Philip sings God Save The Queen over the Credits. |
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The Queen provides Closedown. |
Characters
Main
- Prince Philip
- Prince William
- Queen Elizabeth II
- Prince Andrew
- Princess Diana (voice-heard, debut)
- Prince Charles
- Patrick Anson (debut)
- James Callaghan
- Arthur Scargill
- Margaret Thatcher
- Mick Jagger
- François Mitterrand
- Ronald Reagan
- Michael Heseltine
- Pope John Paul II
- Richard Attenborough
- Denis Thatcher
- Mark Thatcher
- Ruhollah Khomeini
- David Attenborough
- Nancy Reagan
- Anthony the Anteater
- Sheep
- Princess Margaret (debut)
- Mary Whitehouse
- Robin Day
- Robert Mugabe
- Lord Lucan
- Nigel Lawson
- Generic Spitting Image Classic Puppets
- Neil Kinnock
- Roy Hattersley
- Norman Fowler
- Leon Brittan
- Kenneth Newman
- Russell Grant (debut)
- Richard Nixon (debut)
- Viktoria Brezhneva
- Idi Amin
- Bonzo
- Ed Meese
- Harold Angryperson
Background
Mentioned
- Princess Michael
- Omar Sharif
- Mark Philips
- Princess Anne
Trivia
Continuity
- This is the first Spitting Image episode to be based around one main topic (this episodes about the British Royal Family) and not be in the usual sketch format where each sketch is unrelated to one another.
- The episode gives a full look at “The Masons”, which were referenced by Prince Philip in Episode 004.
- Princess Diana’s voice is heard but she doesn’t make her full debut till Episode 011.
References
- The Masons could possibly be a reference to the Freemasonry fraternal group.
- The photo taking set the Queen is on directed by Patrick Lichfield is identical to one of the real shooting layouts by the real Lichfield.
- Meese and Reagan discuss the 1984 elections.
- Princess Margaret being shown as a burlesque dancer could be referencing the many misdemeanors and controversies regarding the Princess.
- This episode makes reference to Prince Andrew’s sexual exploits.
- The Queen talks to the audience about the various Windsor Castle gifts that were given to the family by actors and celebrities.