Written by comedian Jimmy Carr, the film marks his screenwriting feature debut alongside Patrick Carr and the Dawson Brothers

Filming begins in the north-west today, 1 November, on Fackham Hall, a period-drama spoof.

When the project was initially announced, it was revealed that filming would take place in various locations, including Leeds and Liverpool, with a cast headed by Hero Fiennes Tiffin, Thomasin McKenzie, Emma Laird and Katherine Waterston.

Fackham Hall is set to parody the conventions of pieces such as Downton Abbey and Gosford Park. Jim O’Hanlon is attached to direct; the producers include Danny Perkins and Kris Thykier.

Last year O’Hanlon said of the feature: “Fackham Hall is that rarest of rare hen’s teeth – a genuinely funny, fiendishly clever period comedy which even on the page makes you snort your tea out of several orifices at once, whilst still making you care hugely for the young couple at the centre of all the madness.“

The feature is produced by Mews Films, that is part of Archery Pictures. Archery Pictures launched Mews Films four years ago, in partnership with Elysian Film Group, with the aim of nurturing comedy features for the UK theatrical market.