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The Worst Episodes of Spying on the Royals

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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.
Genre:Documentary
Network:Channel 4

Worst Episodes Summary

"Episode 1" is the worst rated episode of "Spying on the Royals". It scored 7.4/10 based on 18 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 4/2/2017. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Episode 2".

  • Episode 1
    7.4/1018 votes
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    #1 - 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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 2
    7.4/1016 votes
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    #2 - 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: N/A

    Writer: N/A