Edward and Mrs Simpson

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Edward and Mrs Simpson

Drama

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.

Nov 8, 19781 seasons7 episodesEndedEN

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Edward Fox

Edward Fox

King Edward VIII

Cynthia Harris

Cynthia Harris

Wallis Warfield Simspon

Seasons

Season 1

7 episodes

Premiered Nov 8, 1978

Episodes

1–6 of 7

The Little Prince

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.

Venus at the Prow

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

The New King

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

The Divorce

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

The Decision

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

Proposals

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

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Networks

ITV1

GB

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