Series synopsis
The Great Fire is a British drama television series that premiered on ITV1 on October 16, 2014. It ended on November 6, 2014. It was created by Tom Butterworth, Tom Bradby. It stars Andrew Buchan, Trixiebell Harrowell, Polly Dartford and Joey Price.
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.
Premise
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.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Andrew Buchan as Thomas Farriner
- Trixiebell Harrowell as Mary Farriner
- Polly Dartford as Hannah Farriner
- Joey Price as David Farriner
- Rose Leslie as Sarah
- Geoff Bell as Wilson
- Jack Huston as King Charles II
- William Beck as Richard Smith
Supporting cast
- Oliver Jackson-Cohen as James, Duke of York
- Charles Dance as Lord Denton
- Daniel Mays as Samuel Pepys
- Perdita Weeks as Elizabeth Pepys
- Amy McAllister as Ruth
- Uriel Emil Pollack as Signor Romero
- Ben Crompton as Mr Bagwell
Guest cast
- Richard McCabe as Lord Hyde
- Susannah Fielding as Lady Castlemaine
- Sonya Cassidy as Queen Catherine of Braganza
- David Schofield as Duke of Hanford
- Will Kemp as Alfredo
- Roger Nevares as Spanish Ambassador Martinez
- Barrie Martin as King's Footman
- Antonia Clarke as Frances Stewart
- Tim Steed as Sheridan
- Richard Dixon as Lord Ashley Cooper
- Jon Foster as John Hobbs
- Nicholas Blane as Mayor Bludworth
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 4 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | October 16, 2014 | November 6, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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. |
October 16, 2014 |
| 2 |
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. |
October 23, 2014 |
| 3 |
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. |
October 30, 2014 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ITV1 |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 16, 2014 |
| Last aired | November 6, 2014 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Thursday at 21:00:00 |