Bad Tidings Explained

Director:	Tim Kirkby
Producer:	Adnan Ahmed Anil Gupta
Starring:	Chris McCausland Lee Mack Rebekah Staton Sarah Alexander
Cinematography:	Andy Hollis
Editor:	Nick Arthurs
Company:	Sky Studios
Network:	Sky Max
Runtime:	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

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.^[5]

Broadcast

A trailer was released on 20 November 2024. The film will be broadcast on Sky Max and streaming service NOW on 22 December 2024.^{[6] [7]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Courteny. Eales. 21 November 2024. Strictly Come Dancing's Chris McCausland issues career update away from show. Liverpool Echo. 24 November 2024.
2. Web site: Chris McCausland & Lee Mack to star in Sky festive special Bad Tidings. Comedy.co.uk. 24 November 2024. 8 April 2024.
3. Web site: Deadline Hollywood. 24 November 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. Jesse. Whittock . Hannah. Abraham. Zac . Ntim. April 8, 2024.
4. Web site: Trailer released for Lee Mack and Chris McCausland festive comedy. Film Stories. 24 November 2024. Jake . Godfrey . November 20, 2024.
5. Web site: Lee Mack and Chris McCausland lead Sky Christmas special Bad Tidings. Radio Times. 24 November 2024. 8 April 2024. James. Hibbs.
6. Web site: North West comics Lee Mack and Chris McCausland team up for Sky Christmas caper. Prolific North. 24 November 2024. Chris. Newbould. 20 November 2024.
7. Web site: Sky confirms Christmas TV schedule including Bad Tidings and Paul McCartney special. Radio Times. 4 December 2024. Katelyn. Mensah. 3 December 2024.