Charles in the casting of The Great Fire for ITV

as Lord Denton, an emissary of the King’s

with Andrew Buchan, Rose Leslie, Jack Huston and Daniel Mays to star in ITV drama - written by Tom Bradby

Filming commences in March 2014 for nine weeks

Inspired by the historical events of 1666 and with the decadent backdrop of King Charles II’s court, The Great Fire focuses on the circumstances which led to the catastrophic fire, Thomas Farriner’s family life at the bakery in Pudding Lane, the playboy King’s extravagant lifestyle, and Farriner’s complex relationship with his fictional sister in law, Sarah.

and this week :

 

   Friday 7 March : 20:30 on BBC