The Great Fire

Drama

Drama

This drama series details the stories of a city and its people as a great fire tears through London in 1666. It follows humble baker Thomas Farriner at his family's bakery, where the inferno began, and details circumstances that led to the catastrophic blaze. As episodes unfold and the fire spreads throughout one of the most prosperous cities of the time, people are thrown into chaos and become increasingly desperate to find safety away from the city. The programme also explores the extravagant lifestyle of King Charles II and his court.