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Rebel Queen

Marie Antoinette Series 1
Episode 5 of 8

Becoming king initially paralyses Louis, and Marie is drawn into the tussle over the choice of prime minister. The celebratory ball she holds makes her the centre of attention.

Becoming king initially paralyses Louis, and Marie is drawn into the tussle over the choice of prime minister. The glittering celebratory ball she holds makes her the centre of attention, against protocols. Marie is targeted by paper 'doves' spreading scandal. Unaware how wounded her husband’s pride has become, she suffers brutal treatment when anger erupts.

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Sat 18 Feb 2023 01:55
BBC Two

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  • Martin Todsharow

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Marie Antoinette Emilia Schüle
Louis XVI Louis Cunningham
Count of Provence Jack Archer
Princess of Lamballe Jasmine Blackborow
Victoire de Caroline Piette
Adelaide de Crystal Shepherd-Cross
Count of Mercy Nathan Willcocks
Duke of Chartres Oscar Lesage
Director Geoffrey Enthoven
Writer Deborah Davis

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