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London's Burning 1986

★ 7.7/10 · 6 votes Drama 14 seasons · 171 eps Ended
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What is London's Burning?

London's Burning is a British television drama programme produced by London Weekend Television for the ITV network. The programme focuses on the lives of members of the London Fire Brigade.

Type
TV series
Year
1986
Status
Ended
Episodes
171
Runtime
45 minutes
First aired
Dec 7, 1986
Last aired
Aug 25, 2002
Original language
EN
Origin
GB
Networks
ITV1
Genres
Drama
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⚡ Pacing & Momentum8.1/10
🧠 Narrative Depth9.1/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential7.7/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
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London's Burning is a British television drama programme produced by London Weekend Television for the ITV network. The programme focuses on the lives of members of the London Fire Brigade. It principally follows the lives of the Blue Watch at a fictional fire station called Blackwall. The show is classified as a drama. London's Burning has a page on The Movie Database, where it is listed with a user score. The programme is associated with London Weekend Television and the ITV network. London's Burning is described on The Movie Database as a television drama programme. The show's page on the site includes options to watch now and share with others. London's Burning is a television series with a drama genre classification. The programme's details are available on The Movie Database.

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“This British drama follows the professional and personal lives of firefighters stationed at London's Blackwall fire station.”

Reasons to watch
  • authentic depiction of firefighting
  • strong ensemble character development
Keep in mind
  • depicts high-stress emergency situations

Watch it if you enjoy character-driven workplace dramas centered on emergency service professionals.

The series contains intense themes related to the high-stakes environment of fire brigade operations.

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Season 1 · 5 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →
Season 2 · 8 episodes Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →
Season 3 · 8 episodes Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →
Season 4 · 11 episodes Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →
Season 5 · 10 episodes Open the complete Season 5 guide & lore primer →
Season 6 · 10 episodes Open the complete Season 6 guide & lore primer →
Season 7 · 15 episodes Open the complete Season 7 guide & lore primer →
Season 8 · 15 episodes Open the complete Season 8 guide & lore primer →
Season 9 · 15 episodes Open the complete Season 9 guide & lore primer →
Season 10 · 18 episodes Open the complete Season 10 guide & lore primer →
Season 11 · 16 episodes Open the complete Season 11 guide & lore primer →
Season 12 · 16 episodes Open the complete Season 12 guide & lore primer →
Season 13 · 16 episodes Open the complete Season 13 guide & lore primer →
Season 14 · 8 episodes Open the complete Season 14 guide & lore primer →
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What is the setting of the show?

The series is set at a fictional fire station in London called Blackwall.

Who produced the series?

It was produced by London Weekend Television for the ITV network.

What is the focus of the plot?

The story focuses on the lives of the members of the Blue Watch.

When did the production begin?

The project originated as a television film in 1986.

Who are some of the actors involved?

The cast included Jerome Flynn, who portrayed the character Kenny Rambo Baines.

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