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Versailles Series 1
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France, 1667. Proud young Louis XIV seeks to stamp his authority on court and country but faces resistance and betrayal, even from those closest to him. Shifting the seat of power to a luxurious rural 'lodge' that he plans to enlarge only adds to his problems.

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Fri 11 May 2018 00:15
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Louis XIV George Blagden
Philippe d'OrlΓ©ans Alexander Vlahos
Fabien Marchal Tygh Runyan
Bontemps Stuart Bowman
BΓ©atrice de Clermont Amira Casar
Chevalier Evan Williams
Henriette Noemie Schmidt
Louise De La Valliere Sarah Winter
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
AthΓ©naΓ―s de Montespan Anna Brewster
Director Jalil Lespert
Writer Simon Mirren
Writer David Wolstencroft

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