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Edward and Mrs Simpson: Season 1
November 8, 1978
7 Episodes
~60 min per episode
Overview
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Episodes
7
1
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.
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2
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.
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3
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.
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4
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.
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5
The Decision
Dec 6, 1978
60 min
Edward refuses all advice including warnings that press silence cannot last.
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6
Proposals
Dec 13, 1978
60 min
Harmsworth suggests that if Wallis marries Edward she should not take on his rank or succession.
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7
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.
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