Edward and Mrs Simpson
S1 · E1IMDB:
6.2
Released
11/8/1978
Duration
1h 0m
Genre
Drama
Country
United States
Cast
Edward Fox, Cynthia Harris
Overview
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.
Edward and Mrs Simpson
Season 1 · Episode 1IMDB:
6.2Released
11/8/1978
Genre
Drama
Cast
Edward Fox, Cynthia Harris
Duration
1h 0m
Country
United States
Overview
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.
Episodes
EP 1AvailableThe 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.
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.
EP 2AvailableVenus 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.
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.
EP 3AvailableThe New King
In part 3, George V has died. Ernest Simpson tells Edward that Wallis has to choose between them.
The New King
In part 3, George V has died. Ernest Simpson tells Edward that Wallis has to choose between them.
EP 4AvailableThe Divorce
Wallis's divorce is heard at Ipswich, Stanley Baldwin pressures Edward and Beaverbrook persuades the press to keep quiet.
The Divorce
Wallis's divorce is heard at Ipswich, Stanley Baldwin pressures Edward and Beaverbrook persuades the press to keep quiet.
EP 5AvailableThe Decision
Edward refuses all advice including warnings that press silence cannot last.
The Decision
Edward refuses all advice including warnings that press silence cannot last.
EP 6AvailableProposals
Harmsworth suggests that if Wallis marries Edward she should not take on his rank or succession.
Proposals
Harmsworth suggests that if Wallis marries Edward she should not take on his rank or succession.
EP 7AvailableThe Abdication
Final part of the seven episode dramatisation of the romance between Edward, Prince Of Wales, and Mrs. Wallis Simpson.
The Abdication
Final part of the seven episode dramatisation of the romance between Edward, Prince Of Wales, and Mrs. Wallis Simpson.
Cast
King Edward VIII
Edward Fox
Wallis Warfield Simspon
