Spitting Image 2025 Returns with New Vodcast Series: The Rest Is Bulls*!t

Legendary British satirical show Spitting Image is making a thunderous return in Autumn 2025 with a bold new YouTube vodcast series titled “Spitting Image: The Rest Is Bulls!t.”* Known for its iconic latex puppet parodies, the show brings back its unfiltered commentary in a format tailor-made for digital audiences.

Spitting Image: The Rest Is Bulls*!t - 2025 YouTube vodcast cover art with satirical latex puppets parodying global figures

The teaser episode, released on July 4, 2025, on the official Spitting Image YouTube channel, has ignited excitement among longtime fans and new viewers alike. Here’s everything you need to know about the revival that promises to stir up the political and cultural waters once again.

A New Format for a New Age

Short-Form Satire for Modern Times

Unlike traditional TV episodes, this series adopts a vodcast (video podcast) format
Specifically created for short-form, snackable content
Perfectly suited for social media sharing and Gen Z consumption habits

Accessible and Free

Premiering exclusively on YouTube
Free to stream worldwide
Designed to maximize reach and engagement

What to Expect in “The Rest Is Bulls*!t”

The creative team promises no punches will be pulled in this series. With political and pop culture satire sharpened to a cutting edge, the vodcast aims to reflect the absurdity of modern life with the irreverence fans expect.

Key Themes and Targets:

Political leaders: From the White House to Westminster
Royal Family: A cheeky nod to Windsor
Celebrities & Influencers: Expect parody cameos galore
Global Affairs: War, diplomacy, media manipulation

Highlights from the Teaser Episode

The teaser, already buzzing on YouTube, packs plenty of outrageous moments:

Prince Harry attempting to become a podcast mogul
Paddington Bear revealing a less wholesome appetite
Donald Trump making a wild call to Vladimir Putin
Keir Starmer lumped in with other “Global U-turners”
Volodymyr Zelenskyy launching a musical plea to America

Each character is a grotesque yet eerily familiar caricature, amplifying the absurdities of their real-life counterparts.

Who’s Behind the Scenes?

This latest iteration is creatively spearheaded by comedy legends:

Al Murray & Matt Forde – Writers behind Idiots Assemble: Spitting Image The Musical
Matt Stronge – Producer and director
Roger Law – Co-creator and Executive Producer
Richard Allen-Turner & Jon Thoday – Executive producers from Avalon

The team brings their experience from the critically acclaimed live show, which received rave reviews for its shocking humor and high production values.

The Legacy of Spitting Image

First aired in 1984, Spitting Image became a cultural phenomenon:

Ran for 18 seasons until 1996
At its peak, drew 15+ million viewers
Returned in 2020 on BritBox and ITV to strong acclaim
Accumulated over 200 million views on YouTube
Three of its videos became #1 trending globally

This enduring popularity speaks volumes about the show’s relevance and appeal.

The Vodcast Revolution: Why This Format Matters

Why a Vodcast?

High engagement: Viewers retain visual content longer
Mobile-first: Designed for smartphone consumption
Community-driven: Viewers can interact via comments
Search-friendly: Episodes easily discoverable on Google and YouTube

Spitting Image is leaning into this shift by launching a content model that merges traditional satire with modern digital distribution.

What Sets This Revival Apart

Harder-hitting comedy: No topic is off-limits
Creative freedom: Free from traditional broadcast censorship
International scope: Global figures targeted, global reach ensured
Fan-powered growth: Engagement via subscriptions and shares

The tone promises to be as disgusting, provocative, and hilarious as ever.

What Comes Next?

The official release date is still under wraps, but fans are encouraged to:

Subscribe to the Spitting Image YouTube Channel
Follow on social media for real-time updates
Share the teaser to build buzz ahead of launch

As the world gears up for another season of satire, one thing’s for certain: Spitting Image: The Rest Is Bulls!t* is coming to rattle cages and make you laugh – even when the world feels like it’s falling apart.