Edward and Mrs Simpson  - TV series (1978)

1. The Little Prince

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08/11/1978

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.

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.

2. Venus at the Prow

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15/11/1978

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

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

3. The New King

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22/11/1978

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

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

4. The Divorce

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29/11/1978

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

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

5. The Decision

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06/12/1978

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

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

6. Proposals

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13/12/1978

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

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

7. The Abdication

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20/12/1978

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

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