Bad Tidings


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.

Cast

Production

The film is written by Laurence Rickard, Martha Howe-Douglas and Chris McCausland, who also had a starring role. It is directed by Tim Kirkby. Producers are Adnan Ahmed and Anil Gupta for Sky Studios.
The cast also includes Lee Mack, Sarah Alexander and Rebekah Staton.
Principal photography began in April 2024. Filming took place on a housing estate in Stapleford Abbots, Essex, with additional filming taking place at Sky Elstree Film Studios in Hertfordshire and Romford, Greater London. This production was filmed over three to four weeks, with much shot at night.

Broadcast

A trailer was released on 20 November 2024. The film was broadcast on Sky Max and streaming service NOW on 22 December 2024.