Waris Hussein
Director
Edward and Mrs Simpson (1978)
Season 1
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.
Released Nov. 8, 1978
Episode 60 min
None+
Genres: Drama, History, Romance
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Network: ITV1
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S1E1 - The Little Prince
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.
Nov. 8, 1978, midnight
S1E2 - Venus at the Prow
In part 2, Edward's growing infatuation with Wallis creates scandal. In Biarritz the couple cross the boundary between friendship and love.
Nov. 15, 1978, midnight
S1E3 - The New King
In part 3, George V has died. Ernest Simpson tells Edward that Wallis has to choose between them.
Nov. 22, 1978, midnight
S1E4 - The Divorce
Wallis's divorce is heard at Ipswich, Stanley Baldwin pressures Edward and Beaverbrook persuades the press to keep quiet.
Nov. 29, 1978, midnight
S1E5 - The Decision
Edward refuses all advice including warnings that press silence cannot last.
Dec. 6, 1978, midnight
S1E6 - Proposals
Harmsworth suggests that if Wallis marries Edward she should not take on his rank or succession.
Dec. 13, 1978, midnight
S1E7 - The Abdication
Final part of the seven episode dramatisation of the romance between Edward, Prince Of Wales, and Mrs. Wallis Simpson.
Dec. 20, 1978, midnight
Network: ITV1
Episode Runtime: 60 min.
Season Runtime: 420 min.
Released: Nov. 8, 1978
Last Air Date: Dec. 20, 1978, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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