Nigel Planer

In the YouTube video "Bad News On Wogan," Nigel Planer is seen playing a guitar that closely resembles the Dean Dave Mustaine V. The guitar features a straight headstock and flat V body without any spiky elements, distinguishing it from models by brands like Jackson or Gibson. Given the band's style as a "Heavy Metal" mock band and the popularity of thrash metal bands like Megadeth in the 1980s, it's plausible they chose a model associated with that genre. Notably, at the 0:25 mark, the camera provides a clear view of the guitar, revealing white pickup holders consistent with the Dean design. Another video, at the 3:18 mark, further highlights the guitar's features. While not definitive, these details strongly suggest the guitar is a Dean Dave Mustaine V.

In the YouTube video "Bad News recorded at Monsters of Rock 1986" by Rock News UK, Nigel Planer is seen using a Marshall JCM800 2203 guitar amplifier head. The amplifiers, visible at 1:13 and throughout the performance, are consistent with the mid-1980s models that align with the band's active period.