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The Afterlife

Episode 5 of 10

Can Louis' longed-for loving touch help the ailing queen? An engraved blade holds a clue to who Philippe has antagonised. Jeanne challenges her brother's business-minded betrayal.

9 months left to watch

50 minutes

Audio described

Credits

Role Contributor
Louis XIV George Blagden
Philippe, Duc d'Orleans Alexander Vlahos
Bontemps Stuart Bowman
Fabien Marchal Tygh Runyan
Francois de Maintenon Catherine Walker
Queen Marie-Thérèse Elisa Lasowski
Chevalier de Lorraine Evan Williams
Princess Palatine Jessica Clark
Delphine, Duchesse d'Angers Marie Askehave
Guillaume Matthew McNulty
Jeanne Jenny Platt
Bastien Anthony Flanagan
Eleanor Daphne Patakia
Colbert Steve Cumyn
Louvois Joe Sheridan
Director Edward Bazalgette

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