🎩Fackham Hall (2025): A Hilarious British Spoof That Mixes Downton Abbey with Monty Python’s Madness!

🏰 A Riotous Ride Through British Nobility and Nonsense

Hold on to your teacups, because “Fackham Hall” is about to spill them with chaos, charm, and comedy gold! Arriving only in theaters on December 5, 2025, this upcoming British period comedy is what happens when Downton Abbey takes a crash course in Airplane! and Monty Python. Directed by Jim O’Hanlon, the film stars Ben Radcliffe as the mischievous Eric Noone and Thomasin McKenzie as the elegant Rose Davenport — two hearts colliding in a whirlwind of class clashes, forbidden love, and absurd scandal.

As Eric says with a wink, “I’m not supposed to be here… but isn’t that the fun part?”

❤️ The Premise: Romance, Robbery, and Ridiculousness

In Fackham Hall, Eric Noone (Radcliffe), a lovable London pickpocket, accidentally finds himself working at a luxurious English manor — Fackham Hall itself. Before long, he falls head over heels for Rose Davenport (McKenzie), the lady of the house. But when a shocking murder shakes the estate, Eric becomes the prime suspect!

Now framed and on the run, Eric must clear his name while dodging the aristocratic chaos swirling around him — from Archibald (Tom Felton), his pompous rival for Rose’s heart, to Lord and Lady Davenport (Damian Lewis and Katherine Waterston), who are struggling to keep their family’s dignity afloat.

“Sometimes love is the only crime worth committing,” Eric quips in one of the film’s most quoted lines.

🎭 Meet the Eccentric Cast of Fackham Hall

“Fackham Hall” brings together a stellar lineup of British talent, both seasoned and rising, each delivering sharp wit and impeccable timing:

• Ben Radcliffe as Eric Noone — the charming pickpocket with a heart of gold.

• Thomasin McKenzie as Rose Davenport — torn between love and legacy.

• Katherine Waterston as Lady Davenport — the matriarch with secrets of her own.

• Damian Lewis as Lord Davenport — juggling honor and hilarity.

• Tom Felton as Archibald — the conniving aristocrat and Eric’s rival.

• Emma Laird, Lizzie Hopley, Jimmy Carr, and Anna Maxwell Martin round out the ensemble, each adding a unique flavor of British absurdity.

And yes, comedian Jimmy Carr himself not only co-wrote the screenplay but also plays the local Vicar, delivering some of the film’s sharpest one-liners.

🎬 Behind the Scenes: The Minds of Mischief

Written by Jimmy Carr, Patrick Carr, and The Dawson Brothers, Fackham Hall marks Carr’s feature screenwriting debut — and it’s bursting with clever gags, witty exchanges, and meta humor. Directed by Jim O’Hanlon (A Confession, Catastrophe), the film is produced by Mews Films and Anonymous Content, with U.S. distribution by Bleecker Street.

With its lush English countryside backdrops, polished costumes, and absurdly polite chaos, “Fackham Hall” looks like Downton Abbey on champagne and helium — refined on the surface, completely unhinged underneath.

🕰️ Release and Streaming Details

• Release Date: December 5, 2025

• In Theaters: Exclusive theatrical release

• Distributed by: Bleecker Street (U.S.)

• Language: English

• Country: United Kingdom

A streaming release is expected in early 2026 after its theatrical run, likely on major platforms — but for now, the big screen is where the laughter lives.

🏆 Why “Fackham Hall” Could Be the Comedy Event of the Year

If you loved The Death of Stalin, Hot Fuzz, or A Fish Called Wanda, this film is your next obsession. With its razor-sharp dialogue, over-the-top aristocratic drama, and tongue-in-cheek British humor, Fackham Hall is poised to become one of 2025’s most talked-about comedies.

It’s not just a parody — it’s a love letter to British storytelling wrapped in ridiculousness. As Rose Davenport says in one perfectly delivered line:

“In this house, dignity is the first thing to disappear after dinner.”

🥂 Final Thoughts

“Fackham Hall” promises a perfect storm of wit, romance, and mischief — a film that doesn’t just poke fun at British high society, it roasts it to perfection. With Jimmy Carr’s signature humor and a powerhouse cast, this December release might just be the most hilariously “proper” thing to hit cinemas in years.

So dust off your monocle, adjust your cravat, and get ready to laugh your way through the halls of Fackham Hall — where scandal is served with tea, and love is the greatest heist of all. ☕🎬