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.

Seasons

Miniseries

4 episodes

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

William Beck

Richard Smith

Daniel Mays

Samuel Pepys