Con-Versailles-Tions

Half way through Season 2 & half way through our podcast journey... so what better way to celebrate this milestone than to have on Louis's right hand man on all things War, Louvois, the incredible Joe Sheridan!

Gardener turned philosophical father figure, the beloved fan-favourite Jacques played wonderfully by Gilly Gilchrist is this episodes guest, We discuss everything from on-screen deaths to how comfortable his prosthetic arm ended up being.

George and Alex welcome the magnificent producer Aude Albano to talk about all the ins and outs from a producer's perspective on what it takes to get VERSAILLES on the screen.

He needs no introduction so we didn't give him one. The Chevalier, Evan Williams returns to CVT. He wasn't technically scheduled for this episode but we brought him on anyway. Enjoy Evan and the boys getting down and dirty on all things Versailles season 2 episode 2.

The brothers of Versailles finally realise they are enough and kick off Season 2 with a bang, breaking down the creative decisions, new sets and what it feels to come back to a character that now everyone loves.

We talked about him in every episode, he was the guiding light for all things historical... George & Alex are so pleased to share this chat with the MVP of our show, historical consultant Mathieu da Vinha.

The Brothers of Versailles are here to answer your questions - George and Alex discuss etiquette, death scenes, signatures, accents, music, and Alex surprises George with a creative idea.

What. A. Season. Finale. Thank you to those Con-Versailles-Tions listeners who joined us live online. Please enjoy George, Alex and Noemie rekindling their love triangle again. 

Ladies and gentlemen, Amira Casar, Beatrice Madame de Clermont joins George and Alex for a wonderful chat about spies, the Rebel Conspirators, diplomacy, passion and ultimately playing a mother who seeks to secure a future for her daughter at Court.

The Rundog, Fabien Marchal, Tygh himself shares stories and nostalgia with hosts George & Alex. This episode feels like a warm hug, enjoy!

Thomas Vincent directed six episodes of Versailles including George and Alex's favourite, episode 7 of season 1. Thomas shares jaw-dropping insights into the production side of things and the three of them discuss the magic particularly of filming season 1 with a young international cast in France.

George and Alex welcome Maddison Jaizani to the podcast to talk all things Sophie, the only female fictional character who is in almost every episode of Versailles. Maddie shares memories of Versailles being her first big job as well as Sophie's character arc and working alongside Amira Casar and Tygh Runyan. [We apologise for the change in our guest's audio quality in the second half of this episode.]

The Chevalier himself joins us for the halfway mark on this rewatch podcast. Evan Williams dishes the dirt on his casting, memories on set and the partnership he had with co-host Alexander Vlahos, as the wonderful duo MonChevy.

Mesdames et Messieurs, Sarah Winter joins George and Alex to talk all things Louise de La Vallière and how she approached playing this very pious and soft-spoken Duchess, Louis XIV's first official mistress. Recapping episode 4 of Versailles, the trio enjoy each other's behind-the-scenes anecdotes and share goosebumps moments as they recall some of the iconic dying scenes in season 1.

Give a warm welcome to Pip Torrens who portrayed the Duc de Cassel on season 1 and 2 of Versailles. George, Alex and Pip discuss the perks of being the smartest vs. the most evil person in the room, Cassel's contempt for the 'Boy King', a little bromance with Montcourt, and the specific look of this episode.

George and Alex welcome Anna Brewster, Madame de Montespan herself, to the podcast to talk all things Versailles episode 2, night shoots, iconic scenes and locations, wearing corsets, costumes and wigs, there may even be a behind-the-scenes anecdote involving fire.

In this bonus episode George & Alex talk to the Showrunners of Versailles about casting, the birth of the show and what is the lasting legacy of our favourite period drama.

The unofficial ‘Versailles’ related podcast, hosted by Philippe Duc d’Orleans himself, Alexander Vlahos.

We’ll do a deep dive rewatch on each televised episode alongside a special invited guest – from actors to crew, to the showrunners themselves!

This is a podcast made for the fans, aiming to reflect on 10 wonderful years of this groundbreaking show.