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Themthere duo written project announcement!!

You read that right we have a duo project on our hands and it will be called Bad Tidings!

This project is written by Larry Rickard and Martha Howe Douglas

This is a Christmas Comedy Special for Sky about two feuding neighbours in Stockport who become unlikely heroes!

Chris Mccausland and Lee Mack will star in it along with Rebekah Staton, Sarah Alexander, Ben Crompton, Emily Coates, Josiah Eloi, Millie Kiss, Tupele Dorgu, Sunil Patel, Susan Kyd and Donna Preston.

It starts production this month and will air this Christmas date TBC

I’ll update you all on anything else we hear about this project. We’re unbelievably proud of Larry and Martha we cannot wait to hear more and see it later this year 🤍

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Written by BAFTA-winning team Laurence Rickard & Martha Howe-Douglas (Ghosts, Horrible Histories) with Chris McCausland, hilarity and hijinks will commence on production this month at Sky Studios Elstree with the special set to air on Sky and NOW this Christmas.

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Chris McCausland & Lee Mack to star in Sky Original festive special ‘Bad Tidings’ [x]

Rebekah Staton, Sarah Alexander and Ben Crompton join the cast as production commences at Sky Studios Elstree.

Chris McCausland (The Wonders of the World I Can't See) and Lee Mack (Doctor Who, Inside No. 9, Brassic) star in Sky Original ‘Bad Tidings’, a mischievous festive special about two perpetually feuding neighbours in Stockport who become unlikely heroes, saving their street from notorious burglars with wacky booby traps and Great British banter. Written by BAFTA-winning team Laurence Rickard & Martha Howe-Douglas (Ghosts, Horrible Histories) with Chris McCausland, hilarity and hijinks will commence on production this month at Sky Studios Elstree with the special set to air on Sky and NOW this Christmas.

Joining the cast alongside McCausland and Mack are Rebekah Staton, Sarah Alexander, Ben Crompton, Emily Coates, Josiah Eloi, Millie Kiss, Tupele Dorgu, Sunil Patel, Susan Kyd and Donna Preston.

‘Bad Tidings’ follows a tradition of successful festive Sky Originals loved by Sky customers and star a wealth of British talent. Last year, ‘The Heist Before Christmas’ starring James Nesbitt, Timothy Spall and Laura Donnelly, was the biggest rating Sky Original of 2023 and followed 2022’s ‘Christmas Carole’ staring Suranne Jones, and 2021’s ‘The Amazing Mr Blunden’ staring Simon Callow, Tamsin Greig and Mark Gatiss.

This year’s Sky Original Christmas special revolves around grumpy home-security expert Neil (Mack) and his neighbour Scott (McCausland), who insists on keeping his Christmas lights illuminated all-year-round. And mixing up their bins, criticising Neil’s ‘project’ car and generally winding him up. Basically, Scott’s a git. He’s also blind and all the other neighbours think he’s great. 

When Scott is appointed head of the Neighbourhood Watch, Neil is the only one to question his suitability for the role. Their tit-for-tat argument culminates in Neil triggering a power-cut across the entire street. On Christmas Eve. 

Everyone is forced to evacuate, and Neil and Scott are left alone and on guard. But the local crime family decide to rob every house on the street in a single night, and the pair must set aside their differences to defeat them. They’ve got no lights, no cameras, no alarms and one of them is blind. Which might just be an advantage… 

Chris McCausland said: “Talk about a back of an envelope idea that has got out of hand, we are now making a Christmas comedy film and it's going to be awesome. I can't wait to get up to some hilarious mayhem with Lee and bring some festive spirit into people's living rooms this Christmas!”

Lee Mack added: “I love Chris McCausland, I love the script and I Iove Christmas. Where do I sign?”

‘Bad Tidings’ is written by Laurence Rickard & Martha Howe-Douglas with Chris McCausland, and is produced by Sky Studios. The film is directed by Tim Kirkby with Adnan Ahmed from Sky Studios producing. Anil Gupta Executive Produces for Sky Studios. NBCUniversal Global TV Distribution handles international sales on behalf of Sky Studios.

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Chris Eubank and Paul Gascoigne clashed during filming, where they live in darkness for weeks

Chris Eubank and Paul Gascoigne "fighted" while filming a show that will require them to live in total darkness for a week. Have staff question why Channel 4 let the worried footballer attend?

By Katie Hind Consultant Show Business Editor Published: 5:11 PM EDT, Apr 8, 2023 | Updated: 5:51 PM EDT, Apr 8, 2023 --> --> --> Bringing two volatile characters like Paul Gascoigne and Chris Eubank together in a dark room sounds like a recipe for disaster.Perhaps the producers behind Channel 4's new reality show Scared Of The Dark, which saw the couple live with other celebrities in a pitch-black bunker for eight days, should have foreseen the explosive outcome.The two men clashed after a dramatic argument and had to be separated, in scenes that even competitors called "amazing".Gascoigne and Eubank's associates, including TV presenter Scarlett Moffatt, retired boxer Nicola Adams and singer and Strictly star Max George, were shocked by the brawl, which forced producers to intervene.Sources on the show have expressed surprise that Gascoigne - better known as Gazza - was allowed to participate given his previous mental health struggles.

The Contenders: Lineup for new Channel 4's Scared Of The Dark, left to right, actress Donna Preston, ex-boxer Nicola Adams, reality star Chloe Burrows, Chris Eubank, show host Danny Dyer, Paul Gascoigne, comedian Chris McCausland , singer Max George and TV star Scarlett MoffattIn addition to his well-documented problem with alcohol addiction, the former England footballer, 55, has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and has suffered from obsessive-compulsive disorder and bulimia.Eccentric former boxer Eubank, 56, is no stranger to confronting himself with a string of driving-related convictions. He later left the show midway through the production schedule.A source told The Mail on Sunday: "The fact that there was a scuffle between Gazza and Chris is certainly evidence that bosses should have been more cautious in their selection processes."The argument was big. They literally couldn't stand each other and the other celebrities were literally stunned at the level of the series."They've all been talking about it for weeks."We've seen arguments about reality programs for years, but this is different. The show tested even the calmest of people, so it was always going to be difficult for Gazza. It all seems very irresponsible, both on the part of Channel 4 and the company that made it.Although the show is broadcast by the network, it was produced by ITV's production arm, ITV Studios. Last week it was reported that Eubank left the show because he wasn't allowed to smoke cannabis on set. Channel 4 insiders said he grew grumpy and left the series voluntarily.For the duration of Scared Of The Dark, which will be hosted by former EastEnders actor Danny Dyer, nine celebrities are living in The Bunker, a purpose-built facility in Bedfordshire which is equipped with infrared cameras but has no lights. Contestants must complete a series of tasks to stay in the competition.

The two men clashed after a dramatic argument and had to be separated, in scenes that even competitors called "amazing".They also get the award for some time in the light for winning challenges where production staff trick them by moving objects in the dark. Former Love Island contestant Chloe Burrows and comedian Chris McCausland are also on the program.A Channel 4 spokeswoman said: "All cast members underwent rigorous mental health screening before being approved to take part on the show, while extensive social measures were implemented throughout filming. The cast were constantly monitored by a psychiatrist to ensure their well-being, with support available before, during and after filming.'They also added that everyone involved with the show "fully considers" Gascoigne's health story. Share or comment on this article: Read the full article