| Newzoids | |
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| Genre | Comedy Satire |
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| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| No. of series | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 12 |
| Production | |
| Running time | 30 minutes (inc. adverts) |
| Original release | |
| Network | ITV |
| Release | 15 April 2015 – 8 October 2016 |
| Related | |
| Spitting Image 2DTV Headcases Dead Ringers | |
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Newzoids is a British topical satirical sketch show, which was co-produced by Citrus Television and Factory for ITV and broadcast for two series between 15 April 2015 and 8 October 2016.[1][2][3]
The programme operated in a similar format to Spitting Image,[4][5] in its use of puppets and comedic impersonations of celebrities across different fields, such as politics and entertainment, and in basing sketches on current events. However, it differed in that each puppet featured no moveable eyes or mouths, as these were applied with the use of CGI during editing.
Newzoids featured the voice actors Jon Culshaw, Debra Stephenson and Lewis MacLeod, all from the BBC Radio 4 comedy Dead Ringers, and featured satirical appearances by Nigel Farage, Boris Johnson, Jeremy Clarkson and Prince George of Cambridge.
The first series aired during the 2015 United Kingdom general election and spoofed the politicians involved.[6]
- ^ "Factory".
- ^ "@queensheltine Hey @queensheltine,it will be back later in the year, no dates yet but it will be advertised nearer the time". ITV on Twitter. 22 March 2016. Retrieved 8 August 2016.
- ^ "Newzoids returns for second series". ITV Press Centre. 9 May 2016. Retrieved 8 August 2016.
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