The hilarious period drama spoof has finally been given a UK release date
08:33, 07 Dec 2025Updated 08:35, 07 Dec 2025
Comedian and Last One Laughing host Jimmy Carr‘s period drama spoof, Fackham Hall, received global attention after the side-splitting trailer dropped.
The star-studded film, which features Harry Potter legend Tom Felton and Wolf Hall star Damian Lewis, is set in 1930s England.
The parody film was released in the US by Bleecker Street on December 5 and fans in the UK were desperate to know when it would air locally.
Now, the movie starring Thomasin McKenzie, Ben Radcliffe, Katherine Waterston, Emma Laird, Tom Goodman-Hill, Anna Maxwell Martin, Sue Johnston and more, has finally been given a UK release date.
Here is all you need to know about how to watch the parody, which was written by Jimmy Carr in his screenwriting feature debut.
Fackham Hall is coming to UK cinemasWhere to watch Fackham Hall in the UK
The film is being released in the UK by Entertainment Film Distributors on December 12.
While it will not be available to stream online, the film is being screened in a number of cinemas, including Odeon, Everyman and Picture House.
The Guardian gave the film three stars, saying: “It’s all in light-hearted fun, though that itself has limitations.
“The dialled-up silliness of a spoof can wear quickly, and the mileage on this particular variety runs out somewhere between sketch and feature.
“At a certain point, you might wish to return to the world of (very slight) reason. But you have to respect a sincere commitment to the artform – if we’re going to amuse ourselves to death, might as well laugh at it.”
The film has a Rotten Tomatoes score of 86 per cent, with fans hailing it “stupidly hilarious”.
Russ said: “I loved it! An instant classic campy farce film!” While Joseph G commented: “Hilarious from start to finish.”
Jimmy Carr stars in the film
Scott C added: “Continual hilarity. It was non-stop.” While Michael shared: “Hilarious! Downton Abbey meets Monty Python… a must see for fans of British humour!”
Ben Radcliffe, who plays Eric Noone in the film, spoke to The Hollywood Reporter about the resurgence of British comedy.
He said: “There is a resurgence of this kind of comedy, which I know people love. It’s stupid and silly, but it’s also genius. It’s my style. I love it.”
Explaining Carr’s inspiration, he added: “I think it was an idea that [Carr] had during COVID that he wanted to do a spoof of Downton Abbey.
“He had loads of ideas and this was the one that actually came to fruition and got made. But it was cool for me, because I have always been a fan of Jimmy Carr.
“I’ve watched all his specials and I watch his YouTube clips all the time. So to work with him, I was very excited. But he’s actually in the film as well, he’s not just behind the scenes. He’s got a very funny role as the vicar.”
Fackham Hall is being released in UK cinemas on December 12