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Episode 5

VersaillesSeries 2
Episode 5 of 10

The king's continued insomnia renders him even more volatile, so loyalty counts for little, as Marchal finds to his cost. Claudine investigates the mystery toxin, while Sophie seeks a solution to her miserable marriage.

56 minutes

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Wed 16 May 201800:15
BBC Two

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

  • 00:02

    M83

    Outro

Credits

Louis XIVGeorge Blagden
PhilippeAlexander Vlahos
Fabien MarchalTygh Runyan
BontempsStuart Bowman
Madame de MontespanAnna Brewster
ChevalierEvan Williams
Madame AgatheSuzanne Clement
Madame ScarronCatherine Walker
Queen Marie-ThérèseElisa Lasowski
SophieMaddison Jaizani
Princess PalatineJessica Clark
CasselPip Torrens
Gaston de FoixHarry Hadden-Paton
ClaudineLizzie Brochere
Father PascalJames Joint
DirectorMike Barker
WriterAndrew Bampfield
WriterDavid Wolstencroft

Broadcasts

  • Fri 19 May 201721:00
    BBC Two except Wales
  • Sat 20 May 201722:35
    BBC Two Wales
  • Sat 20 May 201723:20
    BBC Two except Wales
  • Wed 16 May 201800:15
    BBC Two

Why the 'real' Versailles outraged the Sun King

Why the 'real' Versailles outraged the Sun King

Louis XIV took cruel revenge when he felt his glory was being outshone.