Edward and Mrs Simpson(1978)
Drama
First Air Date: 1978-11-08
Average Runtime: 1h 0m
Rating: 6.8
Votes: 6
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 7
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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Season 1
Episodes: 7E01
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, ...
E02
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 betwee...
E03
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.
E04
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 qu...
E05
The Decision
Air Date: 1978-12-06
Edward refuses all advice including warnings that press silence cannot last.
E06
Proposals
Air Date: 1978-12-13
Harmsworth suggests that if Wallis marries Edward she should not take on his rank or succession.
E07
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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