The Diary of Samuel Pepys: Pepys - After the Fire

Kris Marshall stars in this BBC Radio 4 dramatization of Samuel Pepys' reflections following the Great Fire of London in 1666. This installment explores the devastation that left much of the city in ruins, as Pepys, now 70 and in poor health, recalls his experiences amidst the destruction. With vivid storytelling by Hattie Naylor, listeners are transported to a time of loss and resilience as Pepys contemplates the future of a reborn London, marked by its new cathedral. The dramatization offers a captivating glimpse into the life and thoughts of one of history's most famous diarists.