Edward and Mrs Simpson
TV Show| Seasons count | 1 |
| Episodes count | 7 |
| Total viewing time | 7 h. |
List of episodes of the series ‘Edward and Mrs Simpson’
Episodes count: 7
S1.E1 ∙ The Little Prince
Nov 8, 1978
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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.
S1.E2 ∙ Venus at the Prow
Nov 15, 1978
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In part 2, Edward's growing infatuation with Wallis creates scandal. In Biarritz the couple cross the boundary between friendship and love.
S1.E3 ∙ The New King
Nov 22, 1978
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In part 3, George V has died. Ernest Simpson tells Edward that Wallis has to choose between them.
S1.E4 ∙ The Divorce
Nov 29, 1978
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Wallis's divorce is heard at Ipswich, Stanley Baldwin pressures Edward and Beaverbrook persuades the press to keep quiet.
S1.E5 ∙ The Decision
Dec 6, 1978
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Edward refuses all advice including warnings that press silence cannot last.
S1.E6 ∙ Proposals
Dec 13, 1978
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Harmsworth suggests that if Wallis marries Edward she should not take on his rank or succession.
S1.E7 ∙ The Abdication
Dec 20, 1978
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Final part of the seven episode dramatisation of the romance between Edward, Prince Of Wales, and Mrs. Wallis Simpson.