DRAMA

VERSAILLES; BBC2, MONDAY 9PM

This racy, entertaining drama has give us a colourful insight into what life at Versailles was really like, and as the third season opens Louis is in flying form as he celebrates his victory over the Protestant Church. But meanwhile, the King’s women are still jockeying for position and Madame de Montespan thinks she’s found the perfect way to upset a powerful rival. Philippe has returned to France a ware hero, accompanied by his friend Guillaume, who’s rewarded by the king for his loyalty.