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All Episodes of Spying on the Royals

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All Episodes of Spying on the Royals

This 2-part documentary series reveals the truth about King Edward VIII's affair with American divorcée Wallis Simpson, and the espionage operation that accompanied the investigation.
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Season 1

  • Episode 1
    7.4/1018 votes

    Episode 1

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 4/2/2017

    In 1935, suspecting that Edward was being blackmailed, King George V ordered his son to be put under surveillance. In 1936, the Home Office ordered MI5 to listen into the future king's phone calls.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Episode 2
    7.4/1016 votes

    Episode 2

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 4/9/2017

    After his abdication, Edward and Wallis holiday in America, unaware they are being tailed by US intelligence agents. The outbreak of war and dealings with a Nazi collaborator in Lisbon raise concerns for MI5.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown