Edward and Mrs Simpson
tv show
7 total episodes
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1 seasons
First Aired November 08, 1978
Genres:
Overview
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.
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Venus at the Prow
Season 1 - Episode 2 - 1h 0m
Air Date
November 15, 1978
Overview
In part 2, Edward's growing infatuation with Wallis creates scandal. In Biarritz the couple cross the boundary between friendship and love.
Guest Stars
Roger Hammond
as
Sir Harold Nicolson
Richard Waring
as
Lord Darby
Charles Keating
as
Ernest Simpson
Marius Goring
as
King George V
Bessie Love
as
Lady Cunard
Andrew Ray
as
Duke of York
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David Waller
as
Stanley Baldwin
Peggy Ashcroft
as
Queen Mary
Simon Cadell
as
Major John Aird
Peter Ellis
as
Osborne
Edward Jewesbury
as
Lord Dawson
Gary Waldhorn
as
Chips Channon