EntertainmentStreamingForget classic Christmas films – Sky TV’s new comedy is what I’m looking forward to this festive seasonLee Mack stars in this Christmas comedy caperWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
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Lee Mack stars in this Christmas comedy caper
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Quick SummaryA new Sky Original film is coming to TVs this winter.Bad Tidingsfeatures comedy duo Lee Mack and Chris McCausland save an abandoned neighborhood from the hands of a local crime family.
A new Sky Original film is coming to TVs this winter.Bad Tidingsfeatures comedy duo Lee Mack and Chris McCausland save an abandoned neighborhood from the hands of a local crime family.
A new Sky Original film is coming to TVs this winter.Bad Tidingsfeatures comedy duo Lee Mack and Chris McCausland save an abandoned neighborhood from the hands of a local crime family.
A new Sky Original film is coming to TVs this winter.
Bad Tidingsfeatures comedy duo Lee Mack and Chris McCausland save an abandoned neighborhood from the hands of a local crime family.
One thing you can always guarantee at this time of year is a slew of greatChristmas filmson TV. Whether you’re a fan of the classics, enjoy something off the beaten track, or revel in Hallmark movies which are so bad they’re good.
Sky TVis ready to show some of the very best Christmas flicks out there – complete with movies likeElf, The Polar ExpressandThe Holiday. But it’s not one of those which I’m looking forward to most of all.
In fact, it’s a new comedy which takes that prestigious award. DubbedBad Tidings, the new Sky Original film stars Lee Mack and Chris McCausland in a hilarious sounding comedy caper.
Bad Tidings | Chris McCausland and Lee Mack | Official Trailer - YouTubeWatch On
Bad Tidings | Chris McCausland and Lee Mack | Official Trailer - YouTube
Bad Tidings | Chris McCausland and Lee Mack | Official Trailer - YouTube
In adding lights to his own house in a bid to outdo Scott, he blows the power for the entire street – on Christmas Eve. As everyone else leaves to try and salvage some kind of festive fun, Neil and Scott stay to protect the cul-de-sac from a local crime family.
The result is 50%Deck the Halls, 50%Home Aloneand 100% entertainment. The comedic duo of Mack and McCausland makes for a laugh-a-minute experience, and the added drama is enough to really leave you tickled pink.
The film will be streaming from the 22nd of December, and is available on Sky TV and NOW.
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If you’ve yet to get in on the Sky action – but hate the thought of missing out on a modern slice of comedy gold – you can pick up aNOW subscriptionor abargain Sky TV packageright now. Those should get you watching just in time for Christmas.
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