Edward and Mrs Simpson
- 1978
- Ended
- Drama
- ~1h / ep
- 1 season
- 6.8/10
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.
Latest: Season 1 · 1978
View all seasonsE1. The Little Prince
Nov 8, 1978 · 60m
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
Nov 15, 1978 · 60m
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
Nov 22, 1978 · 60m
In part 3, George V has died. Ernest Simpson tells Edward that Wallis has to choose between them.
E4. The Divorce
Nov 29, 1978 · 60m
Wallis's divorce is heard at Ipswich, Stanley Baldwin pressures Edward and Beaverbrook persuades the press to keep quiet.
E5. The Decision
Dec 6, 1978 · 60m
Edward refuses all advice including warnings that press silence cannot last.
E6. Proposals
Dec 13, 1978 · 60m
Harmsworth suggests that if Wallis marries Edward she should not take on his rank or succession.
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