The story of a young Louis XIV on his journey to become the most powerful monarch in Europe, from his battles with the fronde through his development into the Sun King. Historical and fictional characters guide us in a world of betrayal and political maneuvering, revealing Versailles in all its glory and brutality.
Air date: 2016-06-01
Runtime: 52 min
Overview: A closer look at the history behind the drama series Versailles. Professor Kate Williams and Greg Jenner look at Louis XIV's love life.
Air date: 2016-06-08
Runtime: 52 min
Overview: Following the latest instalment of Versailles, Professor Kate Williams and Greg Jenner take a closer look at gender and sexuality at the court of Louis XIV.
Air date: 2016-06-15
Runtime: 52 min
Overview: Historical discussion show inspired by drama series Versailles. This week, Professor Kate Williams and Greg Jenner look at the tension between Louis XIV and his nobility.
Air date: 2016-06-22
Runtime: 52 min
Overview: Professor Kate Williams and Greg Jenner discuss 17th-century warfare as seen in drama series Versailles.
Air date: 2016-06-29
Runtime: 52 min
Overview: Following the latest instalment of Versailles, Professor Kate Williams and Greg Jenner dig deeper into the world of Louis XIV and his court entertainments.
Air date: 2016-07-06
Runtime: 52 min
Overview: Inspired by drama series Versailles, Professor Kate Williams and Greg Jenner explore the topic of religious conflict in early modern France.
Air date: 2016-07-20
Runtime: 52 min
Overview: Inspired by drama series Versailles, Professor Kate Williams and Greg Jenner look at Louis XIV's impact on the world of ballet.
Air date: 2016-07-27
Runtime: 52 min
Overview: Inspired by drama series Versailles, Professor Kate Williams and Greg Jenner discuss Anglo-French relations in the age of Louis XIV.
Air date: 2016-08-03
Runtime: 52 min
Overview: Court etiquette in the age of Louis XIV is the focus of discussion between Professor Kate Williams and Greg Jenner.
Air date: 2016-08-10
Runtime: 52 min
Overview: Professor Kate Williams and Greg Jenner conclude the series by discussing the historical background of 17th-century court fashion, as seen in drama series Versailles.
Air date: 2017-04-21
Runtime: 52 min
Overview: A closer look at the history behind Versailles. In this episode, Professor Kate Williams and Greg Jenner discuss Louis XIV's mistress Madame de Montespan.
Air date: 2017-04-28
Runtime: 52 min
Overview: A closer look at the history behind Versailles. In this episode, Professor Kate Williams and Greg Jenner explore Louis XIV's troubled relationship with religion.
Air date: 2017-05-05
Runtime: 52 min
Overview: A closer look at the history behind Versailles. In this episode, Professor Kate Williams and Greg Jenner shine a light on Philippe's new bride Liselotte.
Air date: 2017-05-12
Runtime: 52 min
Overview: A closer look at the history behind Versailles. In this episode, Professor Kate Williams and Greg Jenner examine how Louis XIV created an absolutist monarchy during his reign.
Air date: 2017-05-19
Runtime: 52 min
Overview: A closer look at the history behind Versailles. In this episode, Professor Kate Williams and Greg Jenner discuss Louis XIV's premier valet Alexandre Bontemps.
Air date: 2017-05-26
Runtime: 52 min
Overview: A closer look at the history behind Versailles. In this episode, Professor Kate Williams and Greg Jenner explore the use of aphrodisiacs and potions at the court of Louis XIV.
Air date: 2017-06-02
Runtime: 52 min
Air date: 2017-06-09
Runtime: 52 min
Air date: 2017-06-16
Runtime: 52 min
Air date: 2017-06-23
Runtime: 52 min
Air date: 2018-09-13
Runtime: 52 min
Overview: Catch up on Season 2 and get a sneak peek of Season 3 of "Versailles," a series that explores the opulence and decadence of France's Sun King, Louis XIV.
Air date: 2018-09-23
Runtime: 52 min
Overview: A behind the scenes look at the series Versailles.
Air date: 2018-12-15
Runtime: 52 min
Overview: Versailles: The Final Act celebrates the enormous success of the hit series Versailles while saying goodbye to the iconic series we've come to know and love. The actors, producers, writers, crew and fans all weigh in on the series in this original Ovation special.
