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Bad News

1983-01-24 · 35 min · ★ 8.7

Comedy · Music

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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Directors
Sandy Johnson
Production companies
Channel 4 Television
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Adrian EdmondsonAdrian EdmondsonVim Fuego/Alan Metcalfe
Rik MayallRik MayallColin Grigson
Nigel PlanerNigel PlanerDen Dennis
Peter RichardsonPeter RichardsonSpider "Eight-Legs" Webb
Jennifer SaundersJennifer SaundersSally
Dawn FrenchDawn FrenchTracy
Serena EvansCheryl
Bert ParnabyNeighbor
Neville SmithNeville SmithManager
Judy HawkinsGirlfriend
Charu Bala ChokshiCashier
Mark CooperMark CooperHimself
Sandy JohnsonSandy JohnsonHimself
Oliver StapletonOliver StapletonHimself

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