Season 1 (1978)
Release date: 1978-11-08
Writers: Frances Donaldson, Simon Raven
Episodes (7):
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1. The Little Prince
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.
Release date: 1978-11-08
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2. Venus at the Prow
In part 2, Edward's growing infatuation with Wallis creates scandal. In Biarritz the couple cross the boundary between friendship and love.
Release date: 1978-11-15
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3. The New King
In part 3, George V has died. Ernest Simpson tells Edward that Wallis has to choose between them.
Release date: 1978-11-22
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4. The Divorce
Wallis's divorce is heard at Ipswich, Stanley Baldwin pressures Edward and Beaverbrook persuades the press to keep quiet.
Release date: 1978-11-29
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5. The Decision
Edward refuses all advice including warnings that press silence cannot last.
Release date: 1978-12-06
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6. Proposals
Harmsworth suggests that if Wallis marries Edward she should not take on his rank or succession.
Release date: 1978-12-13
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7. The Abdication
Final part of the seven episode dramatisation of the romance between Edward, Prince Of Wales, and Mrs. Wallis Simpson.
Release date: 1978-12-20
Crew - click here to expand
Andrew Brown - Producer, Sally Thorpe - Makeup & Hair, Diane Thurley - Costume Designer, Angela Seyfang - Makeup & Hair, Frances Donaldson - Writer, Ron Grainer - Music, Simon Raven - Writer, Martyn Hebert - Production Design, David Graham - Casting, Brenda Ennis - Associate Producer, Joyce Gallie - Casting, Beryl Wilkins - Editor, Jennie Tate - Costume Design, Allan Cameron - Production Design