Episode 6
A protest halts construction at the palace but Louis refuses to let Philippe help and matters escalate, allowing plotters to pose a genuine threat to the young king's rule.
Things get physical as infidelity and treason take their toll in the decadent drama.
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Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes
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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 |
| Madame de Montespan | Anna Brewster |
| Louise De La Valliere | Sarah Winter |
| Rohan | Alexis Michalik |
| Cassel | Pip Torrens |
| Claudine Masson | Lizzie Brochere |
| Montcourt | Anatole Taubman |
| Colbert | Steve Cumyn |
| Queen Marie-Thérèse | Elisa Lasowski |
| Sophie de Clermont | Maddison Jaizani |
| Dr Masson | Peter Hudson |
| Jacques | Gilly Gilchrist |
| Louvois | Joe Sheridan |
| Lauren | Anna Cottis |
| Director | Thomas Vincent |
| Writer | Andrew Bampfield |
Broadcasts
- Wed 6 Jul 2016 21:00
- Sat 9 Jul 2016 22:30±«Óãtv Two except Scotland & Wales
- Sun 10 Jul 2016 00:00±«Óãtv Two Wales
- Tue 11 Apr 2017 00:15
- Sun 13 May 2018 00:00
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