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Episode 2
Episode 2 of 10
The king's bad example is blamed for the nobility's immorality, fuelled by illicit love potions and powders. Philippe must meet his new bride. Another victim of poisoning confounds Marchal.
Continuing the lavish drama of infidelities and intrigues at the court of Louis XIV.
Last on
Tue 15 May 201800:20
BBC Two Wales
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"An army marches on its stomach!"
Duration: 01:53
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Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes
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00:05M83
Outro
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Louis XIV | George Blagden |
| Philippe | Alexander Vlahos |
| Fabien Marchal | Tygh Runyan |
| Madame de Montespan | Anna Brewster |
| Bontemps | Stuart Bowman |
| Queen Marie-Thérèse | Elisa Lasowski |
| Chevalier | Evan Williams |
| Cassel | Pip Torrens |
| Princess Palatine | Jessica Clark |
| Madeleine de Foix | Greta Scacchi |
| Gaston de Foix | Harry Hadden-Paton |
| Thomas Beaumont | Mark Rendall |
| Claudine | Lizzie Brochere |
| Sophie | Maddison Jaizani |
| Jacques | Gilly Gilchrist |
| Father Pascal | James Joint |
| Madame Agathe | Suzanne Clement |
| Director | Thomas Vincent |
| Writer | David Wolstencroft |
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