TV Show

Edward and Mrs Simpson

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.

TV Show Stats +8%

1 seasons

7 episodes total

Status

Ended

First Aired

1978

Rating

TV Show

6.2/10

5 votes • HD

Season 1

7 episodes
View All Episodes
The Little Prince
Episode 1

The Little Prince

Episode 1 • Nov 08, 1978

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.

0.0
60m
Venus at the Prow
Episode 2

Venus at the Prow

Episode 2 • Nov 15, 1978

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

0.0
60m
The New King
Episode 3

The New King

Episode 3 • Nov 22, 1978

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

0.0
60m
The Divorce
Episode 4

The Divorce

Episode 4 • Nov 29, 1978

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

0.0
60m
The Decision
Episode 5

The Decision

Episode 5 • Dec 06, 1978

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

0.0
60m
Proposals
Episode 6

Proposals

Episode 6 • Dec 13, 1978

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

0.0
60m
View All Episodes

Recommendations

Similar TV Shows

View All