: The failure to produce an heir threatens the strategic alliance between Austria and France. Joseph realizes he must navigate the complex etiquette and personal inhibitions of both Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI to ensure the crown's future.
: Unlike the rigid court officials, Joseph uses a more direct and sometimes blunt approach to address the King’s physical and psychological hurdles.
: Feeling hopeless about her marriage and potential divorce, Antoinette retreats into a night of debauchery with her inner circle, including the Duchesse de Polignac , unaware that some of her "friends" are being paid to spy on her. Technical Details (FRENCH HDTV) Original Air Date : April 23, 2023 (US/PBS release). Runtime : Approximately 51 minutes.
First visit by Holy Roman Emperor Joseph II, 1777 - Versailles
: The failure to produce an heir threatens the strategic alliance between Austria and France. Joseph realizes he must navigate the complex etiquette and personal inhibitions of both Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI to ensure the crown's future.
: Unlike the rigid court officials, Joseph uses a more direct and sometimes blunt approach to address the King’s physical and psychological hurdles.
: Feeling hopeless about her marriage and potential divorce, Antoinette retreats into a night of debauchery with her inner circle, including the Duchesse de Polignac , unaware that some of her "friends" are being paid to spy on her. Technical Details (FRENCH HDTV) Original Air Date : April 23, 2023 (US/PBS release). Runtime : Approximately 51 minutes.
First visit by Holy Roman Emperor Joseph II, 1777 - Versailles