
The Great Fire
Synopsis
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.
Episodes

Part 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.
2014-10-16 · 45 min
Part 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.
2014-10-23 · 45 min
Part 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.
2014-10-30 · 45 min
Part 4
Thomas has to reveal to Sarah that her husband Will is not dead but has run off to the colonies.
2014-11-06 · 45 minCast
Andrew BuchanThomas Farriner
Trixiebell HarrowellMary Farriner
Polly DartfordHannah Farriner
Joey PriceDavid Farriner
Rose LeslieSarah
Geoff BellWilson
Jack HustonKing Charles II
William BeckRichard Smith
Oliver Jackson-CohenJames, Duke of York
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