List of episodes of the series «Edward and Mrs Simpson»

  • Seasons count: 1
  • Episodes count: 7
  • Total viewing time: 7 h.
The Little Prince
Release date: 11/8/1978

The Little Prince

  • Episode number: 1
  • Episode duration: 60 min.
  • Episode description:
    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.
Venus at the Prow
Release date: 11/15/1978

Venus at the Prow

  • Episode number: 2
  • Episode duration: 60 min.
  • Episode description:
    In part 2, Edward's growing infatuation with Wallis creates scandal. In Biarritz the couple cross the boundary between friendship and love.
The New King
Release date: 11/22/1978

The New King

  • Episode number: 3
  • Episode duration: 60 min.
  • Episode description:
    In part 3, George V has died. Ernest Simpson tells Edward that Wallis has to choose between them.
The Divorce
Release date: 11/29/1978

The Divorce

  • Episode number: 4
  • Episode duration: 60 min.
  • Episode description:
    Wallis's divorce is heard at Ipswich, Stanley Baldwin pressures Edward and Beaverbrook persuades the press to keep quiet.
The Decision
Release date: 12/6/1978

The Decision

  • Episode number: 5
  • Episode duration: 60 min.
  • Episode description:
    Edward refuses all advice including warnings that press silence cannot last.
Proposals
Release date: 12/13/1978

Proposals

  • Episode number: 6
  • Episode duration: 60 min.
  • Episode description:
    Harmsworth suggests that if Wallis marries Edward she should not take on his rank or succession.
The Abdication
Release date: 12/20/1978

The Abdication

  • Episode number: 7
  • Episode duration: 60 min.
  • Episode description:
    Final part of the seven episode dramatisation of the romance between Edward, Prince Of Wales, and Mrs. Wallis Simpson.