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.
Seasons and episodes
1 season · 7 episodes
1
- 1S1 E1
The Little Prince
Nov 8, 197860 min
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.
- 2S1 E2
Venus at the Prow
Nov 15, 197860 min
In part 2, Edward's growing infatuation with Wallis creates scandal. In Biarritz the couple cross the boundary between friendship and love.
- 3S1 E3
The New King
Nov 22, 197860 min
In part 3, George V has died. Ernest Simpson tells Edward that Wallis has to choose between them.
- 4S1 E4
The Divorce
Nov 29, 197860 min
Wallis's divorce is heard at Ipswich, Stanley Baldwin pressures Edward and Beaverbrook persuades the press to keep quiet.
- 5S1 E5
The Decision
Dec 6, 197860 min
Edward refuses all advice including warnings that press silence cannot last.
- 6S1 E6
Proposals
Dec 13, 197860 min
Harmsworth suggests that if Wallis marries Edward she should not take on his rank or succession.
Starring
Edward Fox
King Edward VIII
Cynthia Harris
Wallis Warfield Simspon
- D
David Waller
Stanley Baldwin
Andrew Ray
Duke of York
Peggy Ashcroft
Queen Mary
Nigel Hawthorne
Walter Monkton
John Shrapnel
Major Alexander Hardinge
Charles Keating
Ernest Simpson
- P
Peter Ellis
Osborne
Jessie Matthews
Aunt Bessie Merryman
- A
Amanda Reiss
Duchess of York
Gary Waldhorn
Chips Channon
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch Edward and Mrs Simpson?
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- How many seasons of Edward and Mrs Simpson are there?
- Edward and Mrs Simpson has 1 season and 7 episodes. Status: Ended.
- Will there be a new season of Edward and Mrs Simpson?
- Edward and Mrs Simpson has ended; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on December 20, 1978.
- Who stars in Edward and Mrs Simpson?
- Edward and Mrs Simpson stars Edward Fox, Cynthia Harris, David Waller, Andrew Ray, Peggy Ashcroft.
