The Great Plague
Series Overview
Xand van Tulleken, Raksha Dave and John Sergeant trace the spread of the Great Plague of 1665 week by week and discover parallels with the coronavirus.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
1 Season • 3 Episodes
45 min per episode
2020 – 2020
Premiered: Tue, Nov 17, 2020
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 3: “Aftermath”
Xand van Tulleken visits Samuel Pepys' parish church and discovers the sad tale of the Poole family, who within 11 days lost all five of their children. He also heads to Eyam in Derbyshire, revealing the heroic story of self-sacrifice that saw all 700 villagers lock themselves in to try to stop the disease spreading to surrounding areas. Raksha Dave trials 17th-century disinfection methods and reveals a surprising substitute that can be just effective as modern antibacterial cleaners.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jamie Simpson
Rob Goldie, Dan Etheridge
Matthew Reinders, Matt White
Jamie Simpson, Amanda Lyon, Melanie Darlaston
Department Leadership Roster
Jamie Simpson
Director
Jamie Simpson
Producer
Rob Goldie
Director of Photography
Matthew Reinders
Editor
Matt White
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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M: Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Great Plague
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What is The Great Plague about?
Xand van Tulleken, Raksha Dave and John Sergeant trace the spread of the Great Plague of 1665 week by week and discover parallels with the coronavirus.
How many seasons does The Great Plague have?
The Great Plague comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Great Plague?
Key cast members in The Great Plague include Raksha Dave, Xand van Tulleken, John Sergeant.
Who created or directed The Great Plague?
The Great Plague was developed and directed by Jamie Simpson.