Edward and Mrs Simpson
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Play S1 E1While 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.
Cast: Edward Fox, Cynthia Harris
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Miniseries
7 episodes
- 1. The Little PrinceEdward, 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.CC1 h 0 minNov 8, 1978
- 2. Venus at the ProwIn part 2, Edward's growing infatuation with Wallis creates scandal. In Biarritz the couple cross the boundary between friendship and love.CC1 h 0 minNov 15, 1978
- 3. The New KingIn part 3, George V has died. Ernest Simpson tells Edward that Wallis has to choose between them.CC1 h 0 minNov 22, 1978
- 4. The DivorceWallis's divorce is heard at Ipswich, Stanley Baldwin pressures Edward and Beaverbrook persuades the press to keep quiet.CC1 h 0 minNov 29, 1978
- 5. The DecisionEdward refuses all advice including warnings that press silence cannot last.CC1 h 0 minDec 6, 1978
- 6. ProposalsHarmsworth suggests that if Wallis marries Edward she should not take on his rank or succession.CC1 h 0 minDec 13, 1978
- 7. The AbdicationFinal part of the seven episode dramatisation of the romance between Edward, Prince Of Wales, and Mrs. Wallis Simpson.CC1 h 0 minDec 20, 1978
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Edward and Mrs Simpson
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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.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Frances Donaldson, Simon Raven
- Cast
- Edward Fox, Cynthia Harris
- Studio
- Thames Television
