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The Wheel of Fortune
Episode 6 of 10
Louis hopes diplomacy will hide his duplicity as he works to undermine Leopold while winning over severe cardinal Leto.
Marchal helps Philippe learn a family secret, and is troubled by a command from the king.
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Mon 9 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 |
| Sophie | Maddison Jaizani |
| Chevalier de Lorraine | Evan Williams |
| Princess Palatine | Jessica Clark |
| Cardinal Leto | Ken Bones |
| Delphine, Duchesse d'Angers | Marie Askehave |
| Emperor Leopold | Rory Keenan |
| Eleanor | Daphne Patakia |
| Colbert | Steve Cumyn |
| Louvois | Joe Sheridan |
| Bishop Bossuet | Geoffrey Bateman |
| Director | Edward Bazalgette |
| Writer | Andrew Bampfield |
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- Mon 9 Jul 201821:30
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