Edward and Mrs Simpson
1978•1h 0m•6.2/10
Drama
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6.2/10(5)
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.
Language
EN
Status
Ended
First Aired
November 8, 1978
Last Aired
December 20, 1978
Networks
ITV1
Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
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.
E2
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.
E3
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.
E4
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.
E5
The Decision
Air date: 1978-12-06
Edward refuses all advice including warnings that press silence cannot last.
E6
Proposals
Air date: 1978-12-13
Harmsworth suggests that if Wallis marries Edward she should not take on his rank or succession.
E7
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.
Cast
Edward Fox
King Edward VIII
Cynthia Harris
Wallis Warfield Simspon
