The Great Fire

Drama20144 episodes1 seasonMiniseries

First aired: 2014-10-16

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.

Creators

Tom ButterworthTom Bradby

Casting

  • Rose Leslie
    Sarah
  • Charles Dance
    Lord Denton
  • Perdita Weeks
    Elizabeth Pepys
  • Will Kemp
    Alfredo
  • Andrew Buchan
    Thomas Farriner
  • Daniel Mays
    Samuel Pepys
  • Oliver Jackson-Cohen
    James, Duke of York
  • Geoff Bell
    Wilson
  • David Schofield
    Duke of Hanford
  • Jack Huston
    King Charles II