If you're bored of all the usual saccharine bullshit on TV over Christmas- then this is for you. A new British independent short film, written and directed by Patrick Myles, Santa's Blotto casts national treasure Brian Blessed as a slightly worse for wear Santa.

Last year, 7 year old Jonny sent a letter to Santa asking for a quite specific present. He didn't get it. This year, Jonny has his own little surprise in store for Santa...

A huge success at The London Film Festival 2012, recent tweets of praise from Stephen Fry have given this gem the exposure it deserves- buy it from itunes now.