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Edward and Mrs Simpson

1978-11-08 Drama 6.2

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.

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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.

  • First Aired
    1978-11-08
  • Last Aired
    1978-12-20
  • Creator
  • Genre
    Drama
  • Seasons
    1
  • Episodes
    7
  • Status
    Ended
  • Language
    English
  • Network
    ITV1
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  • Season 1
The Little Prince

1. The Little Prince

Edward, Prince of Wales, meets Lady Furness and, in East Africa, goes on a private safari with her. Ba...More
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.Less
60mins 1978-11-08
Venus at the Prow

2. Venus at the Prow

In part 2, Edward's growing infatuation with Wallis creates scandal. In Biarritz the couple cross the ...More
In part 2, Edward's growing infatuation with Wallis creates scandal. In Biarritz the couple cross the boundary between friendship and love.Less
60mins 1978-11-15
The New King

3. The New King

In part 3, George V has died. Ernest Simpson tells Edward that Wallis has to choose between them.
In part 3, George V has died. Ernest Simpson tells Edward that Wallis has to choose between them.Less
60mins 1978-11-22
The Divorce

4. The Divorce

Wallis's divorce is heard at Ipswich, Stanley Baldwin pressures Edward and Beaverbrook persuades the p...More
Wallis's divorce is heard at Ipswich, Stanley Baldwin pressures Edward and Beaverbrook persuades the press to keep quiet.Less
60mins 1978-11-29
The Decision

5. The Decision

Edward refuses all advice including warnings that press silence cannot last.
Edward refuses all advice including warnings that press silence cannot last.Less
60mins 1978-12-06
Proposals

6. Proposals

Harmsworth suggests that if Wallis marries Edward she should not take on his rank or succession.
Harmsworth suggests that if Wallis marries Edward she should not take on his rank or succession.Less
60mins 1978-12-13
The Abdication

7. The Abdication

Final part of the seven episode dramatisation of the romance between Edward, Prince Of Wales, and Mrs....More
Final part of the seven episode dramatisation of the romance between Edward, Prince Of Wales, and Mrs. Wallis Simpson.Less
60mins 1978-12-20

Cast

Edward Fox

Edward Fox
King Edward VIII
Cynthia Harris

Cynthia Harris
Wallis Warfield Simspon

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