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While still the Prince of Wales, the future Edward VIII meets the married American socialite, Wallis Simpson. Their relationship causes furor in the palace and in parliament, especially when King George V dies, Mrs. Simpson

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Season 1

  • The Abdication
    8.3/1025 votes

    The Abdication

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 12/20/1978

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

    Director: Waris Hussein

    Writer: Unknown

  • The New King
    7.9/1024 votes

    The New King

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 11/22/1978

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

    Director: Waris Hussein

    Writer: Unknown

  • Proposals
    7.8/1024 votes

    Proposals

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 12/13/1978

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

    Director: Waris Hussein

    Writer: Unknown

  • Venus at the Prow
    7.7/1026 votes

    Venus at the Prow

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 11/15/1978

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

    Director: Waris Hussein

    Writer: Unknown

  • The Decision
    7.7/1025 votes

    The Decision

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 12/6/1978

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

    Director: Waris Hussein

    Writer: Unknown

  • The Divorce
    7.6/1024 votes

    The Divorce

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 11/29/1978

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

    Director: Waris Hussein

    Writer: Unknown

  • The Little Prince
    7.4/1033 votes

    The Little Prince

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 11/8/1978

    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.

    Director: Waris Hussein

    Writer: Unknown