The Great Fire
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.
Cast: Andrew Buchan, Trixiebell Harrowell, Polly Dartford
Miniseries
4 episodes
1. Part 1Thomas Farriner returns home to Pudding Lane to find the bakery ablaze and his two daughters asleep upstairs, unaware of the raging inferno below.15CC45minOct 16, 2014
2. Part 2As 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.15CC45minOct 23, 2014
3. Part 3The 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.15CC45minOct 30, 2014
4. Part 4Thomas has to reveal to Sarah that her husband Will is not dead but has run off to the colonies.15CC45minNov 6, 2014
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The Great Fire
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.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Tom Butterworth, Tom Bradby
- Studio
- Ecosse Films
Maturity rating
15Check the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
English
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