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.

Adrian Edmondson
as Vim Fuego/Alan Metcalfe

Rik Mayall
as Colin Grigson

Nigel Planer
as Den Dennis

Peter Richardson
as Spider "Eight-Legs" Webb

Jennifer Saunders
as Sally

Dawn French
as Tracy

Serena Evans
as Cheryl

Bert Parnaby
as Neighbor

Neville Smith
as Manager

Judy Hawkins
as Girlfriend