As Louis starts to doubt his divinity, devilish behaviour tempts some courtiers. Rejected Madame de Montespan hopes a dark ritual will restore her status, while Philippe toys with Thomas, prompting jealous Chevalier to respond recklessly.
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Series 3: 10. The Legacy
Looking to the future, King Louis XIV seeks to reconnect with his people, and reconcile his family. \n\nAs some oppressed Parisians plan a violent welcome for Louis, has one of ...
06-08-2018
BBC 2
Series 3: 9. The Tinderbox
His resolve reinforced, Louis is dismissive of the pain his plans will cause others, be they Philippe or Protestants of all classes. \n\nCardinal Leto is confident of making the ...
30-07-2018
BBC 2
Series 3: 8. Of Gods And Men
Suffering an identity crisis, Louis gets moody, unable to reveal the reason.\n\nJeanne's protest pamphlets in Paris bring reprisals led by Marchal.
23-07-2018
BBC 2
Series 3: Episode 7
Has Louis finally learnt the identity of the man in the iron mask? \n\nCardinal Leto is still determined to use his knowledge against the king. \n\nFabien Marchal is in pursuit ...
16-07-2018
BBC 2
Series 3: 6. The Wheel Of Fortune
Louis hopes diplomacy will hide his duplicity as he works to undermine Leopold while winning over severe cardinal Leto. \n\nMarchal helps Philippe learn a family secret, and is ...
09-07-2018
BBC 2
Series 3: 5. The Afterlife
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.
02-07-2018
BBC 2
Series 3: 4. Crime And Punishment
Seeking retribution, Louis lashes out at the Parisian rebels though Philippe urges a more reasoned response. Word from Spain casts doubt on Marie-Therese's intentions. Sophie's ...
25-06-2018
BBC 2
Series 3: 3. Truth Will Out
A betrayal by one of the women closest to the king has unforeseen consequences, while a graphic revelation results in a fall from grace for another. Philippe gets dangerously cl ...
18-06-2018
BBC 2
Series 3: 2. Trust Issues
Little can be taken at face value as Louis negotiates with Leopold over Spain, the Bastille governor has a sorry tale for Philippe and Sophie surprises Marchal.
11-06-2018
BBC 2
Series 3: 1. Smoke And Mirrors
Louis welcomes a defeated royal relative to the palace, but with unforeseen personal consequences. Philippe stumbles upon a mystery man. Madame de Montespan finds how to hurt a ...
04-06-2018
BBC 2
Series 2: Episode 5
The king's continued insomnia renders him even more volatile, so loyalty counts for little, as Marchal finds to his cost. Claudine investigates the mystery toxin, while Sophie s ...
15-05-2018
BBC 2
Series 2: Episode 8
Louis resolves to reassess his relationships, while Madame de Montespan is determined to make a memorable impression on him. Philippe fears losing another wife to the poisoning ...
16-05-2018
BBC 2
Series 3: 10. The Legacy
Looking to the future, King Louis XIV seeks to reconnect with his people, and reconcile his family. \n\nAs some oppressed Parisians plan a violent welcome for Louis, has one of ...
06-08-2018
BBC 2
Series 2: Episode 10
Louis and Philippe each face a foe in the bedroom, but the traitors strike back. Even in chains, poisonous Madame Agathe threatens the king. Sophie is torn emotionally. The th ...
17-05-2018
BBC 2
Episode 10
The traitor changes tactics, striking at those closest to Louis, with deadly consequences, while Sophie stubbornly risks angering Marchal. A brutally bloody finale to the first ...
13-05-2018
BBC 2
Series 3: 2. Trust Issues
Little can be taken at face value as Louis negotiates with Leopold over Spain, the Bastille governor has a sorry tale for Philippe and Sophie surprises Marchal.
11-06-2018
BBC 2
Episode 7
With Louis laid low by a major fever, those conspiring against him grow in strength and confidence while Philippe is caught in the middle, as are medic Masson and his daughter C ...
12-05-2018
BBC 2
Episode 6
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. Thin ...
12-05-2018
BBC 2