Edward Fox
as King Edward VIII
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Edward and Mrs Simpson
1978
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6.8
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Drama
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60m
GB
• English
Writers: Frances Donaldson, Simon Raven
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.
Cast
Episodes
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The Little Prince
E1 60mEdward, 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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Venus at the Prow
E2 60mIn 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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The New King
E3 60mIn part 3, George V has died. Ernest Simpson tells Edward that Wallis has to choose between them.
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The Divorce
E4 60mWallis's divorce is heard at Ipswich, Stanley Baldwin pressures Edward and Beaverbrook persuades the press to keep quiet.
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The Decision
E5 60mEdward refuses all advice including warnings that press silence cannot last.
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Proposals
E6 60mHarmsworth suggests that if Wallis marries Edward she should not take on his rank or succession.
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The Abdication
E7 60mFinal part of the seven episode dramatisation of the romance between Edward, Prince Of Wales, and Mrs. Wallis Simpson.
