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Episode 5
After the Great Fire of London in 1666, rebuilding work begins with a vengeance. But elsewhere, all is not well and Charles is about to take the biggest gamble of his life.
After The Great Fire of London in 1666, rebuilding work began with a vengeance. But elsewhere, all is not well and Charles is about to take the biggest gamble of his life.
Written by Jenny Uglow
Read by Michael Maloney
Abridged by Libby Spurrier
Producer: Joanna Green
A Pier production for ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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Sat 2 May 2015
02:45
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