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The Tinderbox

Episode 9 of 10

His resolve reinforced, Louis is dismissive of the pain his plans will cause others, be they Philippe or Protestants of all classes.

Cardinal Leto is confident of making the king marry Isabella of Portugal.

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
Chevalier de Lorraine Evan Williams
Princess Palatine Jessica Clark
Delphine, Duchesse d'Angers Marie Askehave
Guillaume Matthew McNulty
Jeanne Jenny Platt
Bastien Anthony Flanagan
Cardinal Leto Ken Bones
Isabella Braganza Benedita Pereira
Bishop Bossuet Geoffrey Bateman
Prisoner Jean-Hugues Anglade
Colbert Steve Cumyn
Louvois Joe Sheridan
Writer Tim Loane
Director Pieter Van Hees

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