Edward and Mrs Simpson
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.
Seasons & Episodes
Miniseries
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.
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Edward Fox
King Edward VIII
Cynthia Harris
Wallis Warfield Simspon
David Waller
Stanley Baldwin
Andrew Ray
Duke of York
Peggy Ashcroft
Queen Mary
Nigel Hawthorne
Walter Monkton
John Shrapnel
Major Alexander Hardinge
Charles Keating
Ernest Simpson
Peter Ellis
Osborne
Jessie Matthews
Aunt Bessie Merryman
Amanda Reiss
Duchess of York
Gary Waldhorn
Chips Channon
Frequently Asked Questions
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...
Edward and Mrs Simpson has 1 season with 7 episodes.
Edward and Mrs Simpson premiered on November 8, 1978.
No, Edward and Mrs Simpson has ended. The final episode aired on December 20, 1978.
Edward and Mrs Simpson originally aired on ITV1. Check your local streaming services for availability.
Edward and Mrs Simpson was created by Frances Donaldson.
Edward and Mrs Simpson has a rating of 6.8/10 based on user reviews.
Edward and Mrs Simpson is classified as Drama.