About
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.
Cast
Andrew Buchan
as Thomas Farriner
Rose Leslie
as Sarah
Geoff Bell
as Wilson
Uriel Emil Pollack
as Signor Romero
Amy McAllister
as Ruth
Perdita Weeks
as Elizabeth Pepys
Jack Huston
as King Charles II
Charles Dance
as Lord Denton
William Beck
as Richard Smith
Daniel Mays
as Samuel Pepys
Richard McCabe
as Lord Hyde
Oliver Jackson-Cohen
as James, Duke of York
Ben Crompton
as Mr. Bagwell
Sonya Cassidy
as Catherine of Braganza
David Schofield
as Duke of Hanford
Will Kemp
as Alfredo
Antonia Clarke
as Frances Stewart
Andrew Tiernan
as Vincent
Glenn Doherty
as Gaoler
Jennie Gruner
as Mrs. Bagwell
Seasons
Episodes
Miniseries
Episode 1
Thomas Farriner returns home to Pudding Lane to find the bakery ablaze and his two daughters asleep upstairs, unaware of the raging inferno below.
Episode 2
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.
Episode 3
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.
Episode 4
Thomas has to reveal to Sarah that her husband Will is not dead but has run off to the colonies.
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