Bad Tidings
{{Short description|2024 British comedy television film}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=September 2024}}
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| image = Bad_Tidings.jpeg
| caption = Promotional poster
| director = Tim Kirkby
| producer = {{plainlist|
- Adnan Ahmed
- Anil Gupta
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| music = Paul Hartnoll
| cinematography = Andy Hollis
| editor = Nick Arthurs
| company = Sky Studios
| network = Sky Max
| released = {{Start date|2024|12|22|df=y}}
| runtime = 80 minutes
| country = United Kingdom
| language = English
}}
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.{{cite web|first=Courteny|last=Eales|date=21 November 2024|title= Strictly Come Dancing's Chris McCausland issues career update away from show|url= https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/showbiz-news/strictly-come-dancings-chris-mccausland-30421173.amp|website=Liverpool Echo|accessdate=24 November 2024}}
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.{{cite web|url=https://www.comedy.co.uk/tv/news/7836/bad-tidings-special-starring-lee-mack-chris-mccausland/ |website=Comedy.co.uk|accessdate=24 November 2024|title= Chris McCausland & Lee Mack to star in Sky festive special Bad Tidings|date= 8 April 2024}} It is directed by Tim Kirkby. Producers are Adnan Ahmed and Anil Gupta for Sky Studios.{{cite web|website=Deadline Hollywood|accessdate=24 November 2024|url=https://deadline.com/2024/04/chris-mccausland-lee-mack-set-sky-festive-special-global-briefs-1235878191/amp/|title= 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|first1=Jesse|last1= Whittock |first2=Hannah|last2=Abraham|first3=Zac |last3=Ntim|date=April 8, 2024}}
The cast also includes Lee Mack, Sarah Alexander and Rebekah Staton.{{cite web|url= https://filmstories.co.uk/news/bad-tidings-trailer-released-for-lee-mack-and-chris-mccausland-festive-comedy/|website=Film Stories|accessdate=24 November 2024|title= Trailer released for Lee Mack and Chris McCausland festive comedy|first= Jake |last=Godfrey |date=November 20, 2024}}
Principal photography began in April 2024. Filming took place on a housing estate in Stapleford Abbots, Essex,{{Cite web|url=https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/24811584.sky-bad-tidings-filmed-essex-housing-development/|title=Essex hitting TV screens this weekend as new festive Sky movie gets premier|date=December 20, 2024|website=Echo}} with additional filming taking place at Sky Elstree Film Studios in Hertfordshire and Romford, East London.https://universalextras.co.uk/extras/our-productions/bad-tidings/{{cite web|url= https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/comedy/mack-mccausland-sky-bad-tidings-newsupdate/|website=Radio Times|accessdate=24 November 2024|title= Lee Mack and Chris McCausland lead Sky Christmas special Bad Tidings|date=8 April 2024|first=James|last=Hibbs}} This production was filmed over three to four weeks, with much shot at night.{{cite web|website=BBC News|accessdate=22 December 2024|url= https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwyx3rppk24o.amp|title= Actor stars in Christmas film with Strictly winner|first=James|last=Grant|date=22 December 2024}}
Broadcast
A trailer was released on 20 November 2024. The film was broadcast on Sky Max and streaming service NOW on 22 December 2024.{{cite web|url= https://www.prolificnorth.co.uk/news/north-west-comics-lee-mack-and-chris-mccausland-team-up-for-sky-christmas-caper/|website=Prolific North|accessdate=24 November 2024|title= North West comics Lee Mack and Chris McCausland team up for Sky Christmas caper|first=Chris|last=Newbould|date=20 November 2024}}{{cite web|url=https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/drama/sky-confirms-christmas-2024-schedule-newsupdate/|website=Radio Times|accessdate=4 December 2024|title= Sky confirms Christmas TV schedule including Bad Tidings and Paul McCartney special|first=Katelyn|last=Mensah|date=3 December 2024}}
References
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External links
- {{IMDb title|tt32249644}}
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Category:2024 television films
Category:2020s Christmas comedy films
Category:2020s English-language films
Category:British Christmas comedy films