Bad Tidings

Neil, a security specialist with a grumpy disposition, is locked in a dispute with his neighbor, Scott, over Scott's decision to keep Christmas lights on throughout the year. Their escalating rivalry leads to a street-wide power failure on Christmas Eve. However, when a local criminal family attempts to rob every home in the neighborhood that night, the two men are forced to cooperate to stop them.

This United Kingdom comedy TV movie was produced by Sky Studios. It was directed by Tim Kirkby, following his previous work on Action Point in 2018 and Last Looks in 2022. The screenplay was written by Laurence Rickard, Martha Howe-Douglas, and Chris McCausland. The film features Lee Mack in the role of Neil and Chris McCausland as Scott, with a supporting cast that includes Rebekah Staton, Sarah Alexander, Ben Crompton, and Emily Coates. Out of 27 credited cast members, these actors lead the 80-minute production.

The movie has received a moderate reception from viewers, holding a rating of 6.5/10 on TMDB based on 22 votes.