Bad Tidings

Bad Tidings
Promotional poster
Screenplay by	Laurence Rickard Martha Howe-Douglas Chris McCausland
Directed by	Tim Kirkby
Starring	Chris McCausland Lee Mack Rebekah Staton Sarah Alexander
Music by	Paul Hartnoll
Country of origin	United Kingdom
Original language	English
Production
Producers	Adnan Ahmed Anil Gupta
Cinematography	Andy Hollis
Editor	Nick Arthurs
Running time	80 minutes
Production company	Sky Studios
Original release
Network	Sky Max
Release	22 December 2024 (2024-12-22)

Bad Tidings is a British Christmas television film written by Laurence Rickard, Martha Howe-Douglas and Chris McCausland, and starring McCausland, Lee Mack, Sarah Alexander and Rebekah Staton.

Synopsis

Two warring neighbours find they have to work together at Christmas to solve a neighbourhood crime. ^[1]

Cast

• 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

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. Filming took place on a housing estate in Stapleford Abbots, Essex, ^[5] with additional filming taking place at Sky Elstree Film Studios in Hertfordshire and Romford, Greater London. ^{[6] [7]} This production was filmed over three to four weeks, with much shot at night. ^[8]

Broadcast

A trailer was released on 20 November 2024. The film was broadcast on Sky Max and streaming service NOW on 22 December 2024. ^{[9] [10]}

References

1. Eales, Courteny (November 21, 2024). "Strictly Come Dancing's Chris McCausland issues career update away from show". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
2. "Chris McCausland & Lee Mack to star in Sky festive special Bad Tidings". Comedy.co.uk. April 8, 2024. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
3. 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.
4. Godfrey, Jake (November 20, 2024). "Trailer released for Lee Mack and Chris McCausland festive comedy". Film Stories. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
5. "Essex hitting TV screens this weekend as new festive Sky movie gets premier". Echo. December 20, 2024.
6. https://universalextras.co.uk/extras/our-productions/bad-tidings/
7. Hibbs, James (April 8, 2024). "Lee Mack and Chris McCausland lead Sky Christmas special Bad Tidings". Radio Times. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
8. Grant, James (December 22, 2024). "Actor stars in Christmas film with Strictly winner". BBC News. Retrieved December 22, 2024.
9. 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.
10. Mensah, Katelyn (December 3, 2024). "Sky confirms Christmas TV schedule including Bad Tidings and Paul McCartney special". Radio Times. Retrieved December 4, 2024.

External links

• Bad Tidings at IMDb