
Episodes (7)
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Ep 1
The Little Prince
1978-11-08•60m
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.
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Ep 2
Venus at the Prow
1978-11-15•60m
In part 2, Edward's growing infatuation with Wallis creates scandal. In Biarritz the couple cross the boundary between friendship and love.
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Ep 3
The New King
1978-11-22•60m
In part 3, George V has died. Ernest Simpson tells Edward that Wallis has to choose between them.
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Ep 4
The Divorce
1978-11-29•60m
Wallis's divorce is heard at Ipswich, Stanley Baldwin pressures Edward and Beaverbrook persuades the press to keep quiet.
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Ep 5
The Decision
1978-12-06•60m
Edward refuses all advice including warnings that press silence cannot last.
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Ep 6
Proposals
1978-12-13•60m
Harmsworth suggests that if Wallis marries Edward she should not take on his rank or succession.
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Ep 7
The Abdication
1978-12-20•60m
Final part of the seven episode dramatisation of the romance between Edward, Prince Of Wales, and Mrs. Wallis Simpson.