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Spying on the Royals

2017-04-02 Documentary TV-PG

This 2-part documentary series reveals the truth about King Edward VIII's affair with American divorcée Wallis Simpson, and the espionage operation that accompanied the investigation.

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This 2-part documentary series reveals the truth about King Edward VIII's affair with American divorcée Wallis Simpson, and the espionage operation that accompanied the investigation.

  • First Aired
    2017-04-02
  • Last Aired
    2017-04-09
  • Creator
    Paul Elston
  • Genre
    Documentary
  • Seasons
    1
  • Episodes
    2
  • Status
    Ended
  • Language
    English
  • Network
    Channel 4
Keywords:
love affair divorcee surveillance british history british royal family british monarchy secret investigation edward viii

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  • Season 1
Episode 1

1. Episode 1

In 1935, suspecting that Edward was being blackmailed, King George V ordered his son to be put under s...More
In 1935, suspecting that Edward was being blackmailed, King George V ordered his son to be put under surveillance. In 1936, the Home Office ordered MI5 to listen into the future king's phone calls.Less
47mins 2017-04-02
Episode 2

2. Episode 2

After his abdication, Edward and Wallis holiday in America, unaware they are being tailed by US intell...More
After his abdication, Edward and Wallis holiday in America, unaware they are being tailed by US intelligence agents. The outbreak of war and dealings with a Nazi collaborator in Lisbon raise concerns for MI5.Less
46mins 2017-04-09

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