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Episode 6

Versailles Series 1
Episode 6 of 10

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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52 minutes

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Sun 13 May 2018 00:00
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Credits

Louis XIV George Blagden
Philippe d'OrlΓ©ans 'Monsieur' Alexander Vlahos
Fabien Marchal Tygh Runyan
Bontemps Stuart Bowman
BΓ©atrice 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

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