It has been reported that the producer of the puppet-based satirical comedy "Spitting Image" is in talks with ITV to bring the show back for a new series.  John Lloyd, who produced the original shows which ran from 1984 to 1996, has told The Guardian newspaper that the show might be back on our screens by the end of next year.

The show, which satired politicians and celebrities using caricatured latex puppets (a bit like Bo Selecta, but funny) was a huge success in the 80's and 90's attracting audiences of up to 15 million viewers.

Lloyd said that comedians including Rory Bremner, Harry Enfield and John Sessions have all expressed an interest in doing voices for the new series.  Richard Curtis and Ian Hislop contributed to the original series as writers, although no names have yet been confirmed to pen the new series.  Some stars that will definately not be taking part when the show returns are the original puppets, which have now all been either destroyed or sold.  The cost of producing all the puppets will contribute to the seven-figure sum that is expected to be required to finance the remake.

"Everybody seems to have residual affection for Spitting Image," Mr Lloyd said.

"It could be scrappy and uneven, but it's rather like a newspaper. You don't expect it to be brilliant every time, but there's something delicious in every edition."