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The Great Fire

2014 · 1 season

A tense, earnest historical drama that immerses you in the chaos and desperation of a city on the brink, with a measured pace and a sense of impending doom.

Created by
Tom Butterworth, Tom Bradby
Genres
Drama
Starring
Andrew Buchan, Trixiebell Harrowell, Polly Dartford
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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  • ITVX Premium
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Created by
Tom Butterworth, Tom Bradby
Genres
Drama
Starring
Andrew Buchan, Trixiebell Harrowell, Polly Dartford
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Tone
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • survival
  • class
  • power
  • family
  • deception
Places
  • big city
  • home
Era
period
Audience
adult
Form
  • true story
  • serialised
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex mild
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action4
Horror3
Humour2
Realism7
Romance3
Tension6
Darkness6
Complexity5
Emotional weight6

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Details

Genres
drama
Created by
Tom Butterworth, Tom Bradby
Written by
Tom Butterworth, Chris Hurford, Tom Bradby
Starring
Andrew Buchan, Trixiebell Harrowell, Polly Dartford, Joey Price, Rose Leslie, Geoff Bell, Jack Huston, William Beck
Music
Dan Jones, Elizabeth Purnell
Cinematography
Kieran McGuigan
Length
1 seasons, 4 episodes, 45 min each
Network
ITV1
Country
United Kingdom
Languages
English

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