TV series
The Great Plague
2020, English, on 5. Created by Eddie Richey & Jamie Simpson.
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.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 3
- Episode length
- 45 min
- Status
- Ended in 2020
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Latest episode
S1 E3: Aftermath
Aired 19 November 2020
Seasons 1
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Details
- First aired
- 17 November 2020
- Last aired
- 19 November 2020
- Network
- 5
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Documentary
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The Great Plague: quick answers
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How many seasons of The Great Plague are there?
The Great Plague has 1 season and 3 episodes, about 45 minutes each.
Is The Great Plague finished?
Yes. The Great Plague ended in 2020, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Great Plague on?
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The Great Plague parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like The Great Plague?
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Who created The Great Plague?
The Great Plague was created by Eddie Richey and Jamie Simpson and stars Raksha Dave, Xand van Tulleken, John Sergeant.