Edward and Mrs Simpson

Season 1

7 episodes · Nov 8, 1978

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  • S1E1

    The Little Prince

    Nov 8, 197860m

    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.

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  • S1E2

    Venus at the Prow

    Nov 15, 197860m

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

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  • S1E3

    The New King

    Nov 22, 197860m

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

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  • S1E4

    The Divorce

    Nov 29, 197860m

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

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  • S1E5

    The Decision

    Dec 6, 197860m

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

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  • S1E6

    Proposals

    Dec 13, 197860m

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

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  • S1E7

    The Abdication

    Dec 20, 197860m

    Final part of the seven episode dramatisation of the romance between Edward, Prince Of Wales, and Mrs. Wallis Simpson.

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