The Great Fire

Synopsis

Inspired by the historical events of 1666 and with the decadent backdrop of King Charles II’s court, The Great Fire focuses on the circumstances which led to the catastrophic fire, Thomas Farriner’s family life at the bakery in Pudding Lane, the playboy King’s extravagant lifestyle, and Farriner’s complex relationship with his fictional sister in law, Sarah.

First Air Date: 2014-10-16

Last Air Date: 2014-11-06

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 4

Created By: Tom Bradby, Tom Butterworth

Networks: ITV1

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Top Cast

Andrew Buchan as Thomas Farriner
Rose Leslie as Sarah
Geoff Bell as Wilson
Uriel Emil Pollack as Signor Romero
Amy McAllister as Ruth
Perdita Weeks as Elizabeth Pepys
Jack Huston as King Charles II
Charles Dance as Lord Denton
William Beck as Richard Smith
Daniel Mays as Samuel Pepys

Seasons

Miniseries (2014)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Episode 1 (2014-10-16)

Thomas Farriner returns home to Pudding Lane to find the bakery ablaze and his two daughters asleep upstairs, unaware of the raging inferno below.
Ep. 2: Episode 2 (2014-10-23)

As the fire gains strength, Thomas bursts into Sarah's lodgings to lead his family to safety. The King follows Samuel Pepys' advice to survey the damage for himself.
Ep. 3: Episode 3 (2014-10-30)

The King is angry to learn that his orders to create fire-breaks have been ignored. Thomas finally finds Sarah on the streets and together they find shelter from the inferno.
Ep. 4: Episode 4 (2014-11-06)

Thomas has to reveal to Sarah that her husband Will is not dead but has run off to the colonies.