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The Great Fire

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.

2014 |1 Season  | 45m |  Drama

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Cast

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Andrew Buchan

Thomas Farriner

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Rose Leslie

Sarah

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Geoff Bell

Wilson

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Uriel Emil Pollack

Signor Romero

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Amy McAllister

Ruth

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Perdita Weeks

Elizabeth Pepys

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Jack Huston

King Charles II

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Charles Dance

Lord Denton

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William Beck

Richard Smith

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Daniel Mays

Samuel Pepys

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Richard McCabe

Lord Hyde

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Oliver Jackson-Cohen

James, Duke of York

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Ben Crompton

Mr. Bagwell

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Sonya Cassidy

Catherine of Braganza

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David Schofield

Duke of Hanford

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Will Kemp

Alfredo

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Antonia Clarke

Frances Stewart

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Andrew Tiernan

Vincent

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Andy Gathergood

Denton's Man

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Sarah Finigan

Vicious Woman

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Robert Whitelock

The Ringleader

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Mary Healey

Rope-maker's Wife

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Creator

Tom Butterworth

Status

Ended

Languages

English

Network

ITV1