CinemaOSMovie · 1983 · 0h 35m

Bad News

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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.

Directed bySandy Johnson

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Status
Released
Runtime
0h 35m
Language
EN
Released
January 24, 1983
Studios
Channel 4 Television

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Bad News (1983)

Bad News (1983)

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10 credited
Starring
Adrian Edmondson

Adrian Edmondson

Vim Fuego/Alan Metcalfe

Rik Mayall

Rik Mayall

Colin Grigson

Nigel Planer

Nigel Planer

Den Dennis

Peter Richardson

Peter Richardson

Spider "Eight-Legs" Webb

Jennifer Saunders

Jennifer Saunders

Sally

Dawn French

Dawn French

Tracy

Serena Evans

Cheryl

Bert Parnaby

Neighbor

Neville Smith

Neville Smith

Manager

Judy Hawkins

Girlfriend

Creative team
Directed by
Sandy Johnson
Sandy Johnson
Written by
Adrian Edmondson
Adrian Edmondson

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