The Real Versailles
“Could you be a courtier to the Sun King at Versailles?”
Synopsis
As BBC Two premieres its lavish new drama set in the sumptuous surroundings of Versailles, Lucy Worsley and Helen Castor tell the real-life stories behind one of the world's grandest buildings. They reveal the colourful world of sex, drama and intrigue that Louis XIV and his courtiers inhabited. Lucy untangles Louis's complex world of court etiquette, fashion and feasting, while Helen delves into the archives and unpicks the Machiavellian world of court politics that Louis created. We meet the people behind the on-screen characters and discover what drove Louis to glorify his reign on a scale unmatched by any previous monarch, examine the tension between Louis and his brother Philippe, a battle hero and overt homosexual, and they meet the coterie of women who competed for Louis's attention. We see that Louis was ruthless in his pursuit of glory and succeeded in defeating his enemies. In his record-breaking 72-year reign, France became renowned for its culture and sophistication.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rosie Schellenberg
- Original Title
- The Real Versailles
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 54m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rosie Schellenberg
Jim Petersen
Rosie Schellenberg, Eamon Hardy
Department Leadership Roster
Rosie Schellenberg
Producer
Rosie Schellenberg
Director
Jim Petersen
Director of Photography
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What is The Real Versailles about?
As BBC Two premieres its lavish new drama set in the sumptuous surroundings of Versailles, Lucy Worsley and Helen Castor tell the real-life stories behind one of the world's grandest buildings. They reveal the colourful world of sex, drama and intrigue that Louis XIV and his courtiers inhabited. Lucy untangles Louis's complex world of court etiquette, fashion and feasting, while Helen delves into the archives and unpicks the Machiavellian world of court politics that Louis created. We meet the people behind the on-screen characters and discover what drove Louis to glorify his reign on a scale unmatched by any previous monarch, examine the tension between Louis and his brother Philippe, a battle hero and overt homosexual, and they meet the coterie of women who competed for Louis's attention. We see that Louis was ruthless in his pursuit of glory and succeeded in defeating his enemies. In his record-breaking 72-year reign, France became renowned for its culture and sophistication.
Who directed The Real Versailles?
The Real Versailles was directed by Rosie Schellenberg.
Who stars in The Real Versailles?
The principal cast of The Real Versailles includes Lucy Worsley, Helen Castor, James Daybell, Mark Wallis.
When was The Real Versailles released and how long is it?
The Real Versailles was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 54m.