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Episode 5

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.

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56 minutes

Audio described

Music Played

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

  • 00:02

    M83

    Outro

Credits

Role Contributor
Louis XIV George Blagden
Philippe Alexander Vlahos
Fabien Marchal Tygh Runyan
Bontemps Stuart Bowman
Madame de Montespan Anna Brewster
Chevalier Evan Williams
Madame Agathe Suzanne Clement
Madame Scarron Catherine Walker
Queen Marie-Th茅r猫se Elisa Lasowski
Sophie Maddison Jaizani
Princess Palatine Jessica Clark
Cassel Pip Torrens
Gaston de Foix Harry Hadden-Paton
Claudine Lizzie Brochere
Father Pascal James Joint
Director Mike Barker
Writer Andrew Bampfield
Writer David Wolstencroft

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