The Great Fire
2014•15•1 Seasons•4 Episodes•6.9•Ended
Drama
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.
Creator
Tom Butterworth, Tom Bradby
Network
ITV1
Origin
GB
Cast
Andrew Buchan
Thomas Farriner
Trixiebell Harrowell
Mary Farriner
Polly Dartford
Hannah Farriner
Joey Price
David Farriner
Rose Leslie
Sarah
Geoff Bell
Wilson
Jack Huston
King Charles II
William Beck
Richard Smith
Oliver Jackson-Cohen
James, Duke of York
Charles Dance
Lord Denton
Daniel Mays
Samuel Pepys
Perdita Weeks
Elizabeth Pepys
Amy McAllister
Ruth
Uriel Emil Pollack
Signor Romero
Ben Crompton
Mr Bagwell
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