Edward and Mrs Simpson - Season 1
1 - The Little Prince
Air Date: November 8, 1978
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.
2 - Venus at the Prow
Air Date: November 15, 1978
In part 2, Edward's growing infatuation with Wallis creates scandal. In Biarritz the couple cross the boundary between friendship and love.
3 - The New King
Air Date: November 22, 1978
In part 3, George V has died. Ernest Simpson tells Edward that Wallis has to choose between them.
4 - The Divorce
Air Date: November 29, 1978
Wallis's divorce is heard at Ipswich, Stanley Baldwin pressures Edward and Beaverbrook persuades the press to keep quiet.
5 - The Decision
Air Date: December 6, 1978
Edward refuses all advice including warnings that press silence cannot last.
6 - Proposals
Air Date: December 13, 1978
Harmsworth suggests that if Wallis marries Edward she should not take on his rank or succession.
7 - The Abdication
Air Date: December 20, 1978
Final part of the seven episode dramatisation of the romance between Edward, Prince Of Wales, and Mrs. Wallis Simpson.