This autobiography investigates the creative origins and cultural impact of the satirical television phenomenon Spitting Image through the lens of its co-creator, Roger Law. The narrative follows Law from his early life through his tenure as the mastermind behind the show's biting political caricatures, ultimately detailing his transition into retirement in Australia. Law utilizes a candid, irreverent tone to deconstruct the mechanisms of satire and the professional pressures involved in undermining institutional authority for over a decade.

The text provides a candid, first-hand account of the creative chaos that defined a significant era of British television satire. Its focus on the technical and personal challenges of producing high-stakes comedy offers a specialized look at the intersection of art, politics, and media influence.