Edward and Mrs Simpson – Season 1
Episodes
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.
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.
The New King
In part 3, George V has died. Ernest Simpson tells Edward that Wallis has to choose between them.
The Divorce
Wallis's divorce is heard at Ipswich, Stanley Baldwin pressures Edward and Beaverbrook persuades the press to keep quiet.
The Decision
Edward refuses all advice including warnings that press silence cannot last.
Proposals
Harmsworth suggests that if Wallis marries Edward she should not take on his rank or succession.
The Abdication
Final part of the seven episode dramatisation of the romance between Edward, Prince Of Wales, and Mrs. Wallis Simpson.