Roger Law Spitting Image Obituary, Death: Roger Law, the renowned British caricaturist, ceramicist, and co-creator of the famous satirical puppet program Spitting Image, has died. Law, born on September 6, 1941, in Littleport, Cambridgeshire, made an unmistakable impression on British society with his incisive wit and cutting-edge satire. As one half of the creative pair “Luck and Flaw” (with Peter Fluck), he helped move political caricature from the pages of newspapers and periodicals to lively television satire.
Spitting Image, which debuted in the 1980s, quickly became a cultural phenomenon, utilising ugly puppets to mock politicians, celebrities, and public figures. The show was daring in its criticism, and its depictions of leaders such as Margaret Thatcher and Ronald Reagan made it both controversial and popular. Law’s ability to lampoon societal power systems through exaggerated puppetry introduced political satire to the masses in unprecedented ways. Even after *Spitting Image* ceased in 1996, its influence persisted, and it was revived in 2020 with Law as executive producer in collaboration with Avalon Productions, airing on Britbox to considerable fanfare.
Law’s artistic path began in Cambridge School of Art, when he met his long-term collaborator Peter Fluck. They collaborated to push the bounds of satire, and their work became a symbol of British comedy and commentary during a period of political turmoil. Aside from *Spitting Image*, Law had a successful career as a ceramicist, creating works that demonstrated his exceptional talent for form and humour.
Roger Law’s impact on both political humour and the arts is tremendous. His distinct vision influenced public conversation through humour and caricature, and his contributions to British television and culture will be remembered for years. He is survived by his family, friends, and an entire generation of satirists and artists he influenced. The world has lost a creative genius whose work will resonate for years.
