SLAPSTICK: BAD NEWS EVENT WITH ADE EDMONDSON
Bad News made their television debut in 1983 during the first series of The Comic Strip Presents... (written by Edmondson). The episode, "Bad News Tour", took the form of a satirical fly-on-the-wall rockumentary, tracking the misadventures of a hapless British heavy metal band on tour.
Following a screening of the episode, Adrian Edmondson (Vim Fuego - Vocals, lead guitar) and Nigel Planer (Den Dennis - Rhythm guitar) join us to discuss its phenomenal success and legacy, which led to sequel "More Bad News" (1988), copious hit singles, three albums and a multitude of live shows that culminated in a legendary appearance at Monster of Rock, Castle Donnington in 1986. Adrian and Nigel will be in conversation with The Infinite Monkey Cage's (BBC Radio 4) co-host and stand up comedian Robin Ince.
