A new festive film featuring Strictly Come Dancing champion Chris McCausland is set to premiere on Sky. The movie, titled Bad Timings, revolves around two feuding neighbours, Scott () and Neil (Lee Mack), who constantly bicker over Christmas lights, bins, and Scott’s appointment as the head of the Neighbourhood Watch.
However, when their suburb descends into darkness, they must unite to protect their community from a crime spree orchestrated by the notorious Brennan family. the Sky original will debut on December 22 on Sky and NOW, with the film available on demand.
But who are the stars of this anticipated film and how can you watch the new festive film?
The full cast of Bad Tidings
Scott (Chris McCausland) is the head of the neighbourhood watch in Bad Tidings (Image: Sky UK Ltd.)
Lee Mack, portraying Neil, is renowned for his lead role in the sitcom Not Going Out and his hosting gigs on comedy panel show Would I Lie To You, ITV game show The 1% Club, and Sky Original game show Duck Quacks Don’t Echo.
, playing Scott, is a celebrated stand-up comedian known for appearances on panel shows like Have I Got News For You, Would I Lie To You?, and 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown.
His comedy often draws from his experiences as a blind man. He is also a contestant in the 2024 series of BBC1 dance show .
Off-screen, Lee and Chris share a close friendship and have previously collaborated on an episode of Not Going Out titled The Train and presented an award at the TV BAFTAs. The cast also includes:
- Rebekah Staton (The Midwich Cuckoos, Raised by Wolves)
- Ben Crompton ( COBRA, Game Of Thrones, Wolfe)
- Sarah Alexander ( Smack The Pony, Stardust, Green Wing)
- Millie Kiss ( Eight For Silver, An American in Austen)
- Emily Coates ( Cursed, The Great, The Little Mermaid)
- Josiah Eloi (Changing Ends)
- Tupele Dorgu
- Sunil Patel
- Donna Preston
- Rich Keeble
How to watch Bad Tidings
Infamous local crime family The Brennans decide to rob the entire street in one night in Bad Tidings (Image: Sky UK Ltd.)
Bad Tidings is set to air on Sky and NOW on December 22, with catch-up options available for those who miss the initial broadcast. Sky’s new Essential TV bundle offers members access to over 100 channels including Sky Atlantic, as well as a vast selection of films and series on and Discovery+, all for just £15 per month throughout the festive season and beyond.
This is the lowest price ever offered by the company, even surpassing their £19 Black Friday deal. The offer is open to those willing to upgrade to the new Sky Stream box.
New Sky film Bad Timings sees two rival neighbours Scott (Chris McCausland) and Neil (Lee Mack) feud against each other about Christmas lights, bins and even the neighbourhood (Image: Sky UK Ltd.)
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