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

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, East 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. ^ [1]
  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.
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