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Episode 6

Episode 6 of 10

A protest halts construction at the palace but Louis refuses to let Philippe help and matters escalate, allowing plotters to pose a genuine threat to the young king's rule.

Things get physical as infidelity and treason take their toll in the decadent drama.

52 minutes

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Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes

  • 00:06

    M83

    Outro

Credits

RoleContributor
Louis XIVGeorge Blagden
Philippe d'Orléans 'Monsieur'Alexander Vlahos
Fabien MarchalTygh Runyan
BontempsStuart Bowman
Béatrice de ClermontAmira Casar
ChevalierEvan Williams
HenrietteNoemie Schmidt
Madame de MontespanAnna Brewster
Louise De La ValliereSarah Winter
RohanAlexis Michalik
CasselPip Torrens
Claudine MassonLizzie Brochere
MontcourtAnatole Taubman
ColbertSteve Cumyn
Queen Marie-ThérèseElisa Lasowski
Sophie de ClermontMaddison Jaizani
Dr MassonPeter Hudson
JacquesGilly Gilchrist
LouvoisJoe Sheridan
LaurenAnna Cottis
DirectorThomas Vincent
WriterAndrew Bampfield

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