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Edward and Mrs Simpson

1978 1 season 7 eps

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60 min

S1 · E1 · Nov 8, 1978

The Little Prince Episode 1

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.

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60 min

S1 · E2 · Nov 15, 1978

Venus at the Prow Episode 2

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

7.6 · You

60 min

S1 · E3 · Nov 22, 1978

The New King Episode 3

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

7.7 · You

60 min

S1 · E4 · Nov 29, 1978

The Divorce Episode 4

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

7.5 · You

60 min

S1 · E5 · Dec 6, 1978

The Decision Episode 5

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

7.6 · You

60 min

S1 · E6 · Dec 13, 1978

Proposals Episode 6

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

7.7 · You

60 min

S1 · E7 · Dec 20, 1978

The Abdication Episode 7

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

7.9 · You

7 episodes in Season 1

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Edward and Mrs Simpson