Decline And Fall. Paul Pennyfeather (Jack Whitehall). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions
Decline And Fall

Decline And Fall

  • TV comedy drama
  • BBC One
  • 2017
  • 3 episodes (1 series)

Adaptation of Evelyn Waugh's 1928 novel about a young teacher falling in love with the aristocratic mother of one of his pupils. Also features Jack Whitehall, Eva Longoria, David Suchet, Douglas Hodge, Stephen Graham and more.

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Jack Whitehall on 'Decline and Fall'

Jack Whitehall had hoped that his period drama debut might start with something a bit more distinguished than this. But no, in the very first sequence of BBC1's Decline and Fall, his character, the hapless theology student Paul Pennyfeather, is stripped of all his clothes by marauding members of the Bollinger Club.

James Rampton, i Newspaper, 21st March 2017

David Suchet reveals why he had to leave film set

David Suchet has revealed that he was asked to leave the set of the BBC's Decline and Fall while filming alongside Jack Whitehall.

Adam Miller, The Daily Express, 21st March 2017

Jack Whitehall interview

"The idea that I got to where I am because of my dad is the one that hurts the most."

Radio Times, 20th March 2017

Jack Whitehall to star in BBC's Decline And Fall

Jack Whitehall is reportedly set to take the lead role in Decline And Fall, the BBC's new TV adaptation of the Evelyn Waugh novel.

British Comedy Guide, 7th June 2016

BBC Two to make Evelyn Waugh's Decline And Fall

BBC Two has commissioned a three part series of Decline And Fall, Evelyn Waugh's "first, most perfect novel".

British Comedy Guide, 8th March 2016

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