A glittering Parisian ball, erupts in flames. King Charles VI barely escapes with his life.

The culprit? His own brother, Louis — drunk, impulsive, and dangerously ambitious. But instead of punishment, Louis is rewarded with power… just as France teeters on the edge of collapse.

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Written and presented by Danièle Cybulskie 

Producer - Alan Weedon Senior Producer - Dominic Tyerman

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Mixing - Amber Devereux

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