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The Great Fire

Episode 1

In the sweltering London summer of 1666, Samuel Pepys curries favor with King Charles II, whose chief of intelligence suspects a plot against the throne. Fire breaks out in the Pudding Lane bakery of widower Thomas Farriner, father of two daughters.

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Episode 4

King Charles finally takes action. Sarah is presented as the fire’s instigator.

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Episode 3

The king is informed of a Catholic plot against him, allegedly led by his brother.

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Episode 2

As the inferno spreads rapidly, Thomas’ sister-in-law, Sarah, is imprisoned in Newgate.

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