Edward and Mrs Simpson Season 1

Season 1

Air date: 1978-11-08
Episodes: 7

Episodes


E1: 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.

Air date: 1978-11-08
E2: 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.

Air date: 1978-11-15
E3: The New King

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

Air date: 1978-11-22
E4: The Divorce

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

Air date: 1978-11-29
E5: The Decision

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

Air date: 1978-12-06
E6: Proposals

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

Air date: 1978-12-13
E7: The Abdication

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

Air date: 1978-12-20
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