Edward and Mrs. Simpson - Season 1
Season 1
Network
Episodes7
DatesNov 8, 1978 - Dec 20, 1978
Episodes
Season 1Episode 160 min
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
Season 1Episode 260 min
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
Season 1Episode 360 min
The New King
In part 3, George V has died. Ernest Simpson tells Edward that Wallis has to choose between them.
Nov 22, 1978
Season 1Episode 460 min
The Divorce
Wallis's divorce is heard at Ipswich, Stanley Baldwin pressures Edward and Beaverbrook persuades the press to keep quiet.
Nov 29, 1978
Season 1Episode 560 min
The Decision
Edward refuses all advice including warnings that press silence cannot last.
Dec 6, 1978
Season 1Episode 660 min
Proposals
Harmsworth suggests that if Wallis marries Edward she should not take on his rank or succession.
Dec 13, 1978
Season 1Episode 760 min
The Abdication
Final part of the seven episode dramatisation of the romance between Edward, Prince Of Wales, and Mrs. Wallis Simpson.
Dec 20, 1978
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