A four-part historical drama, shot at Penshurst Place & Gardens in west Kent, will be screened on national television, starting this week.

The Great Fire cast includes Game of Thrones' stars Charles Dance and Rose Leslie and Jack Huston, who starred in the blockbuster American Hustle.

General manager Ben Thomas said: "We were delighted when Penshurst Place was chosen as a filming location for this wonderful production.

"The property has remained remarkably unchanged throughout the centuries and was already more than 300 years old by the time the fire of London occurred.

"Using later additions to the house and gardens as a historical backdrop for The Great Fire provided an authenticity to this wonderful drama that is hard to find."

The drama tells the story of humble baker Thomas Farriner - played by Andrew Buchan - and his fabled involvement in The Great Fire of London.

Inspired by the historical events of 1666 and with the decadent backdrop of King Charles II’s court, The Great Fire tells the tale of the events which led up to the catastrophic fire, Thomas Farriner’s family life at the bakery in Pudding Lane and the playboy King’s extravagant lifestyle.

Filming at the house, which was built in 1341, took place in March this year.

The first part will be screened on Thursday, October 16, on ITV1 at 9pm.