Kirsty Capes reviews the fourth episode of Versailles… Last week I said BBC Two’s megabudget Anglo-Franco sexy period drama Versailles might be able to redeem itself after a rather lackluster performance over the past three episodes. A lot was riding on episode four, and France seems to be dominating the news this week, what with […]
Versailles Season 1 Episode 3 Review
Kirsty Capes reviews the third episode of Versailles… Episode three of BBC Two’s periodical pornography sees a rather dashing Prince Annaba (Marcus Griffiths) arrive at Versailles to negotiate a trade deal with King Louis (George Blagden). Meanwhile, French nobility are up in arms about Louis’ proclamation of “I am France”, and his demand to see […]
Versailles Season 1 Episode 2 Review
Kirsty Capes reviews the second episode of Versailles… If you stuck with Versailles this week for all the sex and scandal that was on display in episode one, you were probably sorely disappointed by the distinct lack of boobies in episode two of BBC’s French-produced new period drama. Sadly, viewers this week were only subject […]
Versailles Season 1 Episode 1 Review
Kirsty Capes reviews the first episode of Versailles… Raunchy, decadent and overflowing with beautiful French nobility and their gorgeous hair, BBC Two’s new period drama, based on true events, is the Beeb’s answer to blockbuster period shows like Game of Thrones, Downton Abbey and Sky Atlantic’s The Borgias. A collaborative project between British, French […]
