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The Great Fire

The Great Fire

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The Great Fire

2014- 2014

1 Seasons

4 Episodes

6.9(13 votes)

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Drama

Overview

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.

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Ecosse Films

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Cast & Crew

15 members

Acting

Andrew Buchan

Thomas Farriner

Andrew Buchan

Acting

Trixiebell Harrowell

Mary Farriner

Trixiebell Harrowell

Acting

Polly Dartford

Hannah Farriner

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Joey Price

David Farriner

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Rose Leslie

Sarah

Rose Leslie

Acting

Geoff Bell

Wilson

Geoff Bell

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Jack Huston

King Charles II

Jack Huston

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William Beck

Richard Smith

William Beck

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Oliver Jackson-Cohen

James, Duke of York

Oliver Jackson-Cohen

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Charles Dance

Lord Denton

Charles Dance

Acting

Daniel Mays

Samuel Pepys

Daniel Mays

Acting

Perdita Weeks

Elizabeth Pepys

Perdita Weeks

Acting

Amy McAllister

Ruth

Amy McAllister

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Uriel Emil Pollack

Signor Romero

Uriel Emil Pollack

Acting

Ben Crompton

Mr Bagwell

Ben Crompton

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