Marie-Antoinette

20222 seriesEntertainment / Drama
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BBC Two

Discover who Marie-Antoinette was, what she thought and what she felt. Far from the usual portrait of the selfish and superficial young queen, discover a modern and progressive woman who gave today's women the opportunity to be who they are.

The Slap: Episode Image
Episode 1The Slap

Marie Antoinette is just a teenager when she is forced to marry the Dauphin of France. Contains some strong language.

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Episode 2Rival Queens

Marie realises that producing an heir will not be straightforward. Contains some strong language.

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Episode 3Pick a Princess

The royal family holidays at Fontainebleau, an escape from stifling Versailles. Contains some strong language.

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Episode 4Queen of France

The king collapses, and on recovery, decides to make du Barry his queen. Contains some strong language.

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Episode 5Rebel Queen

Marie is drawn into the tussle over the choice of prime minister. Contains sexual violence.

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Episode 6Deus Ex Machina

To salvage the royal marriage, Antoinette’s brother Joseph intervenes. Contains some strong language.

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Episode 7The Ostrich B...

The Ostrich Bitch. Antoinette is pregnant - but a pamphlet circulates depicting Chartres as the father. Contains some sexual content.

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Episode 8Queen of Hearts

Louis supports the rebel colonies in America against France’s old enemy, England. Contains some sexual content.

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