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The Best Episodes of Edward and Mrs Simpson Season 1

Every episode of Edward and Mrs Simpson Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Edward and Mrs Simpson Season 1!

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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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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Edward and Mrs Simpson Season 1 Episode 1 - The Little Prince
    7.4/10(33 votes)

    #1 - The Little Prince

    S1:E1

    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

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  2. Edward and Mrs Simpson Season 1 Episode 2 - Venus at the Prow
    7.7/10(26 votes)

    #2 - Venus at the Prow

    S1:E2

    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

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  3. Edward and Mrs Simpson Season 1 Episode 3 - The New King
    7.9/10(24 votes)

    #3 - The New King

    S1:E3

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

    Director:Waris Hussein
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Edward and Mrs Simpson Season 1 Episode 4 - The Divorce
    7.6/10(24 votes)

    #4 - The Divorce

    S1:E4

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

    Director:Waris Hussein
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Edward and Mrs Simpson Season 1 Episode 5 - The Decision
    7.7/10(25 votes)

    #5 - The Decision

    S1:E5

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

    Director:Waris Hussein
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Edward and Mrs Simpson Season 1 Episode 6 - Proposals
    7.8/10(24 votes)

    #6 - Proposals

    S1:E6

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

    Director:Waris Hussein
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Edward and Mrs Simpson Season 1 Episode 7 - The Abdication
    8.3/10(25 votes)

    #7 - The Abdication

    S1:E7

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

    Director:Waris Hussein
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Little Prince" is the best rated episode of "Edward and Mrs Simpson" season 1. It scored 7.4/10 based on 33 votes. Directed by Waris Hussein and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/8/1978. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Venus at the Prow".