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Episode 8
Episode 8 of 10
While Louis proposes an audacious alliance with England, and an unexpected envoy to negotiate it, the normally brazen Beatrice fears revelation of her secrets.
The 'palace of dreams' is home to murderous schemes as the extravagant drama continues.
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Sun 13 May 201801:50
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Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes
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00:04M83
Outro
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Louis XIV | George Blagden |
| Philippe d'Orléans 'Monsieur' | Alexander Vlahos |
| Fabien Marchal | Tygh Runyan |
| Bontemps | Stuart Bowman |
| Béatrice de Clermont | Amira Casar |
| Chevalier | Evan Williams |
| Henriette | Noemie Schmidt |
| Athénais de Montespan | Anna Brewster |
| Rohan | Alexis Michalik |
| Cassel | Pip Torrens |
| Claudine Masson | Lizzie Brochere |
| Montcourt | Anatole Taubman |
| Colbert | Steve Cumyn |
| Sophie de Clermont | Maddison Jaizani |
| Dr Masson | Peter Hudson |
| Jacques | Gilly Gilchrist |
| Louvois | Joe Sheridan |
| Sir William Throckmorten | Rupert Vansittart |
| Musket Mike | Raphael Roger Levy |
| Director | Daniel Roby |
| Writer | Andrew Bampfield |
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