Newzoids
- TV sketch show
- ITV1
- 2015 - 2016
- 12 episodes (2 series)
Topical satirical sketch show featuring puppets. Stars Jon Culshaw, Debra Stephenson, Lewis Macleod, Simon Greenall, Jon Clegg and more.
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12 funniest (and one not so funny) moments on Newzoids
It may not be the most original idea ever (Spitting Image, anyone?) but Newzoids proved entertaining on its debut.
Duncan Lindsay, Metro, 15th April 2015Newzoids, ITV, review: Not quite hilarious enough
If only the gags on Newzoids were as sharp as the pointy-chinned marionettes populating this new satirical puppet show from ITV.
Ed Power, The Telegraph, 15th April 2015Newzoids, TV review
A forgettable start - but it was the same for Spitting Image.
Andy McSmith, The Independent, 15th April 2015Newzoids review
The big problem with this show however, is that no matter how good this show can be, it will always be judged against Spitting Image, and Spitting Image was such an iconic programme it's hard to come up with an impression show that can be as good.
Ian Wolf, On The Box, 15th April 2015Newzoids is funny, but its satire lacked real bite
More hits than misses, and that's a pretty good for a debut comedy. However, with its satire based on well-established views of its targets, whether it's going to make anyone see the world in a different light, is another matter.
This is Gloucestershire, 15th April 2015Newzoids: meet the impersonator behind the puppets
Dead Ringers' Jon Culshaw lampoons the latest generation of politicians in ITV's impressionist show.
Sean Cronin, Radio Times, 15th April 2015TV Review: Newzoids, ITV1
The easiest way of describing Newzoids is to say that it is probably quietly hoping to be the new Spitting Image. Or at least have some of that show's acclaim. The trouble is that Spitting Image is such a hard act to follow. Over the years Headcases and 2DTV have tried to pick up the animated satire baton and failed. So could Newzoids succeed? Well, with the first episode just finished, guess what, the jury is still out.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 15th April 2015Newzoids - not its fault it can never be Spitting Image
ITV has been doing its darnedest to persuade everyone that its satirical show Newzoids, starting tonight, should not - repeat NOT - be regarded as the new Spitting Image. Needless to say, this hasn't stopped the media from calling it exactly that.
Pat Stacey, The Independent (Ireland), 15th April 2015Jon Culshaw on Katie Hopkins reaction to her puppet
It's the satirical puppetry show on everyone's lips but one over-opinionated columnist isn't going to be too pleased when she sees her Newzoids caricature.
Felicity Thistlethwaite, The Daily Express, 14th April 2015Video: Jon Culshaw on Newzoids
Jon Culshaw is one of the impressionists working on brand new satirical comedy series Newzoids, which premieres on ITV on Wednesday.
What's On TV, 14th April 2015