2024 British comedy television film
Bad Tidings Promotional poster
Screenplay by Directed by Tim Kirkby Starring Music by Paul Hartnoll Country of origin United Kingdom Original language English Production Producers 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 Christmas television film written byLaurence Rickard ,Martha Howe-Douglas andChris McCausland , and starring McCausland,Lee Mack ,Sarah Alexander andRebekah Staton .
Two warring neighbours find they have to work together at Christmas to solve a neighbourhood crime.[ 1]
The film is written byLaurence Rickard ,Martha Howe-Douglas andChris McCausland , who also had a starring role.[ 2] Tim Kirkby . Producers are Adnan Ahmed and Anil Gupta forSky Studios .[ 3]
The cast also includesLee Mack ,Sarah Alexander andRebekah Staton .[ 4]
Principal photography began in April 2024. Filming took place on a housing estate in Stapleford Abbots, Essex,[ 5] [ 6] [ 7] [ 8]
A trailer was released on 20 November 2024. The film was broadcast onSky Max NOW [ 9] [ 10]
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