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Edward and Mrs Simpson

1978 6.8

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.

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Episodes

  1. 1

    The Little Prince

    1978-11-08

    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.

  2. 2

    Venus at the Prow

    1978-11-15

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

  3. 3

    The New King

    1978-11-22

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

  4. 4

    The Divorce

    1978-11-29

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

  5. 5

    The Decision

    1978-12-06

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

  6. 6

    Proposals

    1978-12-13

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

  7. 7

    The Abdication

    1978-12-20

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

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