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The Afterlife
Episode 5 of 10
Can Louis' longed-for loving touch help the ailing queen? An engraved blade holds a clue to who Philippe has antagonised. Jeanne challenges her brother's business-minded betrayal.
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Mon 2 Jul 201821:30
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Louis XIV | George Blagden |
| Philippe, Duc d'Orleans | Alexander Vlahos |
| Bontemps | Stuart Bowman |
| Fabien Marchal | Tygh Runyan |
| Francois de Maintenon | Catherine Walker |
| Queen Marie-Thérèse | Elisa Lasowski |
| Chevalier de Lorraine | Evan Williams |
| Princess Palatine | Jessica Clark |
| Delphine, Duchesse d'Angers | Marie Askehave |
| Guillaume | Matthew McNulty |
| Jeanne | Jenny Platt |
| Bastien | Anthony Flanagan |
| Eleanor | Daphne Patakia |
| Colbert | Steve Cumyn |
| Louvois | Joe Sheridan |
| Director | Edward Bazalgette |
Broadcast
- Mon 2 Jul 201821:30
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