Versailles - Season 1 - Eps 3: Louis XVI, Countdown to Revolution
French people are starving, but the aristocracy is too busy partying inside the palace of Versailles to take notice. Louis tries to make a difference, but every attempt at reform is blocked by his greedy relatives. As he drifts into depression and madness, Louis and his Queen attempt to stave off a revolution, pleading with the nobility to accept reform. But it is too late.
About Versailles
Title: Versailles
First Air Date: 2009-07-18
Last Air Date: 2012-02-15
Status: Ended
Rating: 0/10 (from 0 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 1
Total Episodes: 3
Network: BBC Two
Genres: Documentary
Production Companies: Unknown
Synopsis
Symbol of France’s glory, Versailles is probably the most splendid royal palace in Europe. From 1643 to 1792 it was the stage on which the most glorious period of the French Monarchy played out, until the darkest days, at the fall of the Bourbon dynasty. This collection offers a sensitive and endearing portrait of the monarchs and recreates their life, loves and political willpower.
Cast
Cherie Lunghi
Narrator
