Bad News
Synopsis
A documentary crew films heavy metal band Bad News as they have trouble starting their van, pick up a schoolgirl groupie, and meet up with rock journalist Sally at a motorway service station where they argue about the cost of sausage and chips.
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Bad News (1983)
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-08-15
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Adrian Edmondson
Vim Fuego/Alan Metcalfe
Rik Mayall
Colin Grigson
Nigel Planer
Den Dennis
Peter Richardson
Spider "Eight-Legs" Webb
Jennifer Saunders
Sally
Dawn French
Tracy
Serena Evans
Cheryl
Bert Parnaby
Neighbor
Neville Smith
Manager
Judy Hawkins
Girlfriend
Charu Bala Chokshi
Cashier
Mark Cooper
Himself
Sandy Johnson
Himself
Oliver Stapleton
Himself
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sandy Johnson
- Screenplay & Story
- Adrian Edmondson
- Original Score
- Simon Brint, Adrian Edmondson
- Original Title
- Bad News
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 35m
- Production Studios
- Channel 4 Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sandy Johnson
Adrian Edmondson
Simon Brint, Adrian Edmondson
Oliver Stapleton
Department Leadership Roster
Oliver Stapleton
Director of Photography
Adrian Edmondson
Writer
Sandy Johnson
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bad News
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What is Bad News about?
A documentary crew films heavy metal band Bad News as they have trouble starting their van, pick up a schoolgirl groupie, and meet up with rock journalist Sally at a motorway service station where they argue about the cost of sausage and chips.
Who directed Bad News?
Bad News was directed by Sandy Johnson.
Who stars in Bad News?
The principal cast of Bad News includes Adrian Edmondson, Rik Mayall, Nigel Planer, Peter Richardson, Jennifer Saunders.
When was Bad News released and how long is it?
Bad News was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Bad News?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bad News was composed by Simon Brint, Adrian Edmondson.