Edward and Mrs Simpson
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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- Ep 1
1.The Little Prince
08-11-197860mEdward, 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 intr...
- Ep 2
2.Venus at the Prow
15-11-197860mIn part 2, Edward's growing infatuation with Wallis creates scandal. In Biarritz the couple cross the boundary between friendship and love.
- Ep 3
3.The New King
22-11-197860mIn part 3, George V has died. Ernest Simpson tells Edward that Wallis has to choose between them.
- Ep 4
4.The Divorce
29-11-197860mWallis's divorce is heard at Ipswich, Stanley Baldwin pressures Edward and Beaverbrook persuades the press to keep quiet.
- Ep 5
5.The Decision
06-12-197860mEdward refuses all advice including warnings that press silence cannot last.
- Ep 6
6.Proposals
13-12-197860mHarmsworth suggests that if Wallis marries Edward she should not take on his rank or succession.
- Ep 7
7.The Abdication
20-12-197860mFinal part of the seven episode dramatisation of the romance between Edward, Prince Of Wales, and Mrs. Wallis Simpson.
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