Bad Tidings
| Bad Tidings | |
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 Official release poster | |
| Directed by | Tim Kirkby |
| Screenplay by | |
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| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Andy Hollis |
| Edited by | Nick Arthurs |
| Music by | Paul Hartnoll |
Production company | |
Running time | 80 Minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Bad Tidings is an upcoming British Christmas film written by Laurence Rickard, Martha Howe-Douglas and Chris McCausland, and starring McCausland, Lee Mack, Sarah Alexander and Rebekah Staton.
Synopsis
[edit]Two warring neighbours find they have to work together at Christmas to solve a neighbourhood crime.[1]
Cast
[edit]- Chris McCausland as Scott
- Lee Mack as Neil
- Rebekah Staton as Stacey Brennan
- Sarah Alexander as Laura
- Ben Crompton as 'Big' Barry Brennan
- Emily Coates as Ashleigh Brennan
- Josiah Eloi as 'Little' Barry Brennan
- Millie Kiss as Chloe
- Tupele Dorgu as Sabrina
- Rich Keeble as Euan
- Sunil Patel as Raj
- Donna Preston as Sue
Production
[edit]The film is written by Laurence Rickard, Martha Howe-Douglas and Chris McCausland, who also had a starring role.[2] It is directed by Tim Kirkby. Producers are Adnan Ahmed and Anil Gupta for Sky Studios.[3]
The cast also includes Lee Mack, Sarah Alexander and Rebekah Staton.[4]
Principal photography began in April 2024.[5]
Broadcast
[edit]A trailer was released on 20 November 2024. The film will be broadcast on Sky Max and streaming service NOW during the 2024 Christmas period.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ Eales, Courteny (November 21, 2024). "Strictly Come Dancing's Chris McCausland issues career update away from show". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
- ^ "Chris McCausland & Lee Mack to star in Sky festive special Bad Tidings". Comedy.co.uk. April 8, 2024. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
- ^ Whittock, Jesse; Abraham, Hannah; Ntim, Zac (April 8, 2024). "Chris McCausland & Lee Mack Set For Sky Festive Special; Mediapro Studio Gets 'Quiet' In Cannes; Banijay Ups Comms Chief; Mario Van Peebles Docuseries 'The Beat Goes On' Anchors "Impact" Campaign; Hendrix, Bowie & Elvis Docs Sold — Global Briefs". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
- ^ Godfrey, Jake (November 20, 2024). "Trailer released for Lee Mack and Chris McCausland festive comedy". Film Stories. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
- ^ Hibbs, James (April 8, 2024). "Lee Mack and Chris McCausland lead Sky Christmas special Bad Tidings". Radio Times. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
- ^ Newbould, Chris (November 20, 2024). "North West comics Lee Mack and Chris McCausland team up for Sky Christmas caper". Prolific North. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
External links
[edit]- Bad Tidings at IMDb