The Great Fire

Overview

In 1666, against the decadent backdrop of King Charles II’s court and centering on the circumstances that lead to the catastrophic fire, Thomas Farriner deals with family at the bakery in Pudding Lane, the playboy King’s extravagant lifestyle, and Farriner’s complex relationship with his fictional sister-in-law, Sarah.

Created by Tom Butterworth, Tom Bradby

Network

• ITV1

Seasons & Episodes

Cast

• 

  Andrew Buchan

  Thomas Farriner

  4 eps

• 

  Trixiebell Harrowell

  Mary Farriner

  4 eps

• Polly Dartford

  Hannah Farriner

  4 eps

• Joey Price

  David Farriner

  4 eps

• 

Themes

• london, england
• fire
• suppressed past
• based on true story
• disaster
• miniseries
• king
• period drama
• historical
• historical drama
• london fire
• 17th century

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