• StatusEnded
  • Rating7.4
  • Created by:Tom Bradby, Tom Butterworth
  • Production
    CompaniesEcosse Films
  • GenreDrama
  • Episode
    Runtime45mins
  • First Air
    Date2014-10-16
  • NetworksITV1

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.

Casts

Andrew Buchan

Rose Leslie

Geoff Bell

Uriel Emil Pollack

Amy McAllister

Perdita Weeks

Jack Huston

Charles Dance

William Beck

Daniel Mays

Richard McCabe

Oliver Jackson-Cohen

Ben Crompton

Sonya Cassidy

David Schofield

Will Kemp

Antonia Clarke

Andrew Tiernan

Andy Gathergood

Sarah Finigan

Robert Whitelock

Mary Healey