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Edward and Mrs Simpson

6.2(5 votes)
1978

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Episodes

The Little Prince
60m

1. The Little Prince

Edward, Prince of Wales, meets Lady Furness and, in East Africa, goes on a private safari with her. Back in England, she becomes hostess at his residence at Fort Belvedere and introduces him to Wallis Simpson.

Venus at the Prow
60m

2. Venus at the Prow

In part 2, Edward's growing infatuation with Wallis creates scandal. In Biarritz the couple cross the boundary between friendship and love.

The New King
60m

3. The New King

In part 3, George V has died. Ernest Simpson tells Edward that Wallis has to choose between them.

The Divorce
60m

4. The Divorce

Wallis's divorce is heard at Ipswich, Stanley Baldwin pressures Edward and Beaverbrook persuades the press to keep quiet.

The Decision
60m

5. The Decision

Edward refuses all advice including warnings that press silence cannot last.

Proposals
60m

6. Proposals

Harmsworth suggests that if Wallis marries Edward she should not take on his rank or succession.

The Abdication
60m

7. The Abdication

Final part of the seven episode dramatisation of the romance between Edward, Prince Of Wales, and Mrs. Wallis Simpson.

Overview

While still the Prince of Wales, the future Edward VIII meets the married American socialite, Wallis Simpson. Their relationship causes furor in the palace and in parliament, especially when King George V dies, Mrs. Simpson gets divorced, and King Edward announces his intention to marry her.

Details

Genres

Drama

Language

EN

First Air Date

1978-11-08

Seasons

1

Episodes

7

More Info

Cast

Edward Fox

Edward Fox

Cynthia Harris

Cynthia Harris