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Episode 8

Versailles Series 1
Episode 8 of 10

While Louis proposes an audacious alliance with England, and an unexpected envoy to negotiate it, the normally brazen Beatrice fears revelation of her secrets.

The 'palace of dreams' is home to murderous schemes as the extravagant drama continues.

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54 minutes

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Sun 13 May 2018 01:50
主播大秀 Two

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Credits

Louis XIV George Blagden
Philippe d'Orl茅ans 'Monsieur' Alexander Vlahos
Fabien Marchal Tygh Runyan
Bontemps Stuart Bowman
B茅atrice de Clermont Amira Casar
Chevalier Evan Williams
Henriette Noemie Schmidt
Ath茅nais de Montespan Anna Brewster
Rohan Alexis Michalik
Cassel Pip Torrens
Claudine Masson Lizzie Brochere
Montcourt Anatole Taubman
Colbert Steve Cumyn
Sophie de Clermont Maddison Jaizani
Dr Masson Peter Hudson
Jacques Gilly Gilchrist
Louvois Joe Sheridan
Sir William Throckmorten Rupert Vansittart
Musket Mike Raphael Roger Levy
Director Daniel Roby
Writer Andrew Bampfield

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