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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The New King
Season 1 - Episode 3 - 1h 0m
Air Date
November 22, 1978
Overview
In part 3, George V has died. Ernest Simpson tells Edward that Wallis has to choose between them.
Guest Stars
Charles Keating
as
Ernest Simpson
Andrew Ray
as
Duke of York
Peggy Ashcroft
as
Queen Mary
Hugh Fraser
as
Anthony Eden
Simon Cadell
as
Major John Aird
Clifford Earl
as
Footman
Patricia Hodge
as
Lady Diana Cooper
Roger Hume
as
Humphrey Butler
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Richard Kay
as
Godfrey Thomas
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Hugh Martin
as
Official
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Julia McCarthy
as
Mrs Quinn
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Phil McCaul
as
Thomas Quinn