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Tom Butterworth
The Great Fire
Overview
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.
Key Crew
Writer: Tom Butterworth, Chris Hurford, Tom Bradby
Director: Jon Jones
Top Cast
Andrew Buchan
Thomas Farriner
Rose Leslie
Sarah
Geoff Bell
Wilson
Uriel Emil Pollack
Signor Romero
Amy McAllister
Ruth
Perdita Weeks
Elizabeth Pepys
Jack Huston
King Charles II
Charles Dance
Lord Denton
Seasons
Season 1 (2014)
No overview available.
4 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: Episode 1
2014-10-16Thomas Farriner returns home to Pudding Lane to find the bakery ablaze and his two daughters asleep upstairs, unaware of the raging inferno below.
Runtime: 45 minEpisode 2: Episode 2
2014-10-23As 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.
Runtime: 45 minEpisode 3: Episode 3
2014-10-30The 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.
Runtime: 45 minEpisode 4: Episode 4
2014-11-06Thomas has to reveal to Sarah that her husband Will is not dead but has run off to the colonies.
Runtime: 45 minVideos
The Great Fire | Starts this Autumn on ITV
