The read
The series ran 1 season across 4 episodes and has finished, so there is no cliffhanger risk.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb6/10
13 audience votes
Seasons
| 1 | Miniseries | 4 ep2014 |
Key crew
- Dan JonesOriginal Music Composer
- Elizabeth PurnellOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Andrew BuchanThomas Farriner
- Trixiebell HarrowellMary Farriner
- Polly DartfordHannah Farriner
- Joey PriceDavid Farriner
- Rose LeslieSarah
- Geoff BellWilson
- Jack HustonKing Charles II
- William BeckRichard Smith
- Oliver Jackson-CohenJames, Duke of York
- Charles DanceLord Denton
- Daniel MaysSamuel Pepys
- Perdita WeeksElizabeth Pepys
Stills
Themes
london, englandfiresuppressed pastbased on true storydisasterminiserieskingperiod dramahistoricalhistorical dramalondon fire17th century