Edward and Mrs Simpson

Episode 01

The Little Prince

Nov 8, 1978 · 60 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.

Episode 02

Venus at the Prow

Nov 15, 1978 · 60 min

In part 2, Edward's growing infatuation with Wallis creates scandal. In Biarritz the couple cross the boundary between friendship and love.

Episode 03

The New King

Nov 22, 1978 · 60 min

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

Episode 04

The Divorce

Nov 29, 1978 · 60 min

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

Episode 05

The Decision

Dec 6, 1978 · 60 min

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

Episode 06

Proposals

Dec 13, 1978 · 60 min

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

Episode 07

The Abdication

Dec 20, 1978 · 60 min

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