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Queen of France

Episode 4 of 8

The king collapses, and on recovery, decides to grant du Barry status at court 鈥 as his queen. An official visit to Paris puts Louis and Antoinette on show.

The king collapses, and on recovery, decides to grant du Barry status at court 鈥 as his queen. An official visit to Paris puts Louis and Marie on show. Refusing the dress she is supposed to wear, Marie is upset to find the best couturier too busy with du Barry鈥檚 royal wedding to help. Louis attempts to do his duty.

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Music Played

  • Martin Todsharow

    Herzelinde Is Gone

  • Ed Alleyne鈥怞ohnson

    Classical Suite (In Memory of Pagan) (3)

Credits

Role Contributor
Marie Antoinette Emilia Sch眉le
Louis XV James Purefoy
The Dauphin Louis Cunningham
Count of Provence Jack Archer
Princess of Lamballe Jasmine Blackborow
Victoire de France Caroline Piette
Adelaide de France Crystal Shepherd-Cross
Count of Mercy Nathan Willcocks
Madame du Barry Gaia Weiss
Writer Chloe Moss
Director Pete Travis

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