Edward and Mrs Simpson

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.

Drama

Seasons

1. The Little Prince

Air Date: 1978-11-08

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.

2. Venus at the Prow

Air Date: 1978-11-15

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

3. The New King

Air Date: 1978-11-22

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

4. The Divorce

Air Date: 1978-11-29

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

5. The Decision

Air Date: 1978-12-06

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

6. Proposals

Air Date: 1978-12-13

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

7. The Abdication

Air Date: 1978-12-20

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

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Rating

6.2/10

Release Date

1978-11-08

Episodes

7 (1 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast

Edward Fox

King Edward VIII

Cynthia Harris

Wallis Warfield Simspon