Characters & Themes
Bad News (1983) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1983 · 35 mins · English
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- Starring
- Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders, Peter Richardson, Nigel Planer, Rik Mayall, Charu Bala Chokshi
A documentary crew follows heavy‑metal band Bad News as they struggle to start their van, pick up a school‑girl groupie, and later encounter rock journalist Sally at a motorway service station. The film captures their chaotic ride, including a humorous dispute over the price of sausage and chips.
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