The Great Fire
152014•45m•6.9/10
Drama
Ratings
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6.9/10(13)
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.
Production
Ecosse Films
Language
EN
Status
Ended
First Aired
October 16, 2014
Last Aired
November 6, 2014
Networks
ITV1
Created By
Tom Butterworth, Tom Bradby
Trailers & Videos
Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
Episode 1
Air date: 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.
E2
Episode 2
Air date: 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.
E3
Episode 3
Air date: 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.
E4
Episode 4
Air date: 2014-11-06
Thomas has to reveal to Sarah that her husband Will is not dead but has run off to the colonies.
Cast
Andrew Buchan
Thomas Farriner
Rose Leslie
Sarah
Geoff Bell
Wilson
Uriel Emil Pollack
Signor Romero
Amy McAllister
Ruth
Perdita Weeks
Elizabeth Pepys
Jack Huston
King Charles II
Charles Dance
Lord Denton
William Beck
Richard Smith
Daniel Mays
Samuel Pepys
Richard McCabe
Lord Hyde
Oliver Jackson-Cohen
James, Duke of York
Ben Crompton
Mr. Bagwell
Sonya Cassidy
Catherine of Braganza
David Schofield
Duke of Hanford
Will Kemp
Alfredo
Antonia Clarke
Frances Stewart
Andrew Tiernan
Vincent
Glenn Doherty
Gaoler
Jennie Gruner
Mrs. Bagwell
