Series

Edward and Mrs Simpson

6.819781 seasonDrama

Creator: Frances Donaldson
Year: 1978

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 gets divorced, and King Edward announces his intention to marry her.

Episodes

Top cast

Edward Fox

King Edward VIII

Cynthia Harris

Wallis Warfield Simspon

Created by

Frances Donaldson

Written by

Frances Donaldson, Simon Raven

Produced by

Andrew Brown