Edward the Seventh

TV series

Edward the Seventh

6.6/ 10· 11197550 min1 season · 13 episodes

Edward the Seventh is a 1975 television drama miniseries produced by ATV. Based on the biography of Edward VII by Philip Magnus, the series features depictions of a vast number of historical figures including, but not limited to, Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, Arthur Balfour, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, Edward VII, George V, Napoleon III, Nicholas II of Russia, Queen Victoria, Wilhelm I, Wilhelm II, Winston Churchill, Henry John Temple, and Otto von Bismarck.

Created by
Cecil Clarke

Seasons and episodes

1 season · 13 episodes

Ended
1

Miniseries

13 episodesJanuary 1, 1975
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  1. 1
    S1 E1

    The Boy

    Jan 1, 197550 min

    After only a year of marriage, Queen Victoria has not only given birth to a daughter but learns that she is again pregnant. The Queen takes her role seriously and is fully engaged in matters of State. She has an outstanding relationship wit

  2. 2
    S1 E2

    An Experiment in Education

    Apr 8, 197550 min

    The young Prince Albert, called Bertie by members of the family, is not having a particularly happy childhood. The elder Prince Albert has very definite views about his son's education including the need for non-stop work, both in the class

  3. 3
    S1 E3

    The New World

    Apr 15, 197550 min

    After a successful tour of President Buchanan's America, young Prince Bertie returns home to find that his parents do not see it as a personal success rather one that can be attributed to the monarchy in general. His father tells him he is

  4. 4
    S1 E4

    Alix

    Apr 22, 197550 min

    Prince Bertie continues his military training but he is taken to deceiving his superiors and sneaking off with his friends to the music halls. His parents continue their search to find Bertie a suitable wife. Their preference is for a Germa

  5. 5
    S1 E5

    A Hundred Thousand Welcomes

    Apr 29, 197550 min

    With Queen Victoria in mourning, the Cabinet is concerned that her withdrawal from public duties will have a negative impact on her people. As a result, Bertie assumes many of the public duties of the monarch. He proves to be quite popular

  6. 6
    S1 E6

    The Invisible Queen

    May 6, 197550 min

    Bertie's family continues to grow but Princess Alix is not strong and suffers from general ill health including a bout with rheumatic fever. Politics continues to cause a rift in the family with Princess Alix refusing to see or have anythin

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Edward the Seventh?
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How many seasons of Edward the Seventh are there?
Edward the Seventh has 1 season and 13 episodes. Status: Ended.
Will there be a new season of Edward the Seventh?
Edward the Seventh has ended; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on July 1, 1975.
Who stars in Edward the Seventh?
Edward the Seventh stars Annette Crosbie, Timothy West, Helen Ryan, Felicity Kendal, Guy Slater.

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