Edward and Mrs Simpson

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  • : 1978
  • : 8
  • : 0
  • ITV1
  • 21
  • Drama History Mini-series Romance

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1x1
The Little Prince
Episode overview
06, 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.
1x2
Venus at the Prow
Episode overview
15, 1978
In part 2, Edward's growing infatuation with Wallis creates scandal. In Biarritz the couple cross the boundary between friendship and love.
1x3
The New King
Episode overview
22, 1978
In part 3, George V has died. Ernest Simpson tells Edward that Wallis has to choose between them.
1x4
The Divorce
Episode overview
29, 1978
Wallis's divorce is heard at Ipswich, Stanley Baldwin pressures Edward and Beaverbrook persuades the press to keep quiet.
1x5
The Decision
Episode overview
06, 1978
Edward refuses all advice including warnings that press silence cannot last.
1x6
Proposals
Episode overview
13, 1978
Harmsworth suggests that if Wallis marries Edward she should not take on his rank or succession.
1x7
The Abdication
Episode overview
20, 1978
Final part of the seven episode dramatisation of the romance between Edward, Prince Of Wales, and Mrs. Wallis Simpson.

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