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Episode 7

Episode 7 of 10

With Louis laid low by a major fever, those conspiring against him grow in strength and confidence while Philippe is caught in the middle, as are medic Masson and his daughter Claudine.

Continuing the lavish drama of treacherous intrigues at the court of King Louis XIV.

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56 minutes

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

  • 00:04

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    Outro

Credits

Role Contributor
Louis XIV George Blagden
Philippe d'Orl茅ans 'Monsieur' Alexander Vlahos
Fabien Marchal Tygh Runyan
Bontemps Stuart Bowman
B茅atrice de Clermont Amira Casar
Chevalier Evan Williams
Henriette Noemie Schmidt
Ath茅nais 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-Th茅r猫se Elisa Lasowski
Sophie de Clermont Maddison Jaizani
Dr Masson Peter Hudson
Jacques Gilly Gilchrist
Louvois Joe Sheridan
Lauren Anna Cottis
Director Thomas Vincent
Writer Simon Mirren
Writer David Wolstencroft

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