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The Wheel of Fortune

Episode 6 of 10

Louis hopes diplomacy will hide his duplicity as he works to undermine Leopold while winning over severe cardinal Leto.

Marchal helps Philippe learn a family secret, and is troubled by a command from the king.

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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
Sophie Maddison Jaizani
Chevalier de Lorraine Evan Williams
Princess Palatine Jessica Clark
Cardinal Leto Ken Bones
Delphine, Duchesse d'Angers Marie Askehave
Emperor Leopold Rory Keenan
Eleanor Daphne Patakia
Colbert Steve Cumyn
Louvois Joe Sheridan
Bishop Bossuet Geoffrey Bateman
Director Edward Bazalgette
Writer Andrew Bampfield

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