TV series
Edward and Mrs Simpson
1978, English, on ITV1. Created by Frances Donaldson & Simon Raven.
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
- 1
- Episodes
- 7
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 1978
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Latest episode
S1 E7: The Abdication
Aired 20 December 1978
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Frances DonaldsonCreator
- Simon RavenCreator
- Edward FoxKing Edward VIII · 7 ep
- Cynthia HarrisWallis Warfield Simspon · 7 ep
- David WallerStanley Baldwin · 6 ep
- Andrew RayDuke of York · 5 ep
- Peggy AshcroftQueen Mary · 5 ep
- Nigel HawthorneWalter Monkton · 5 ep
- John ShrapnelMajor Alexander Hardinge · 5 ep
- Charles KeatingErnest Simpson · 4 ep
- Peter EllisOsborne · 4 ep
- Jessie MatthewsAunt Bessie Merryman · 4 ep
- Amanda ReissDuchess of York · 4 ep
- Gary WaldhornChips Channon · 3 ep
Details
- First aired
- 8 November 1978
- Last aired
- 20 December 1978
- Network
- ITV1
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
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Edward and Mrs Simpson: quick answers
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How many seasons of Edward and Mrs Simpson are there?
Edward and Mrs Simpson has 1 season and 7 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is Edward and Mrs Simpson finished?
Yes. Edward and Mrs Simpson ended in 1978, so you can watch the whole story.
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Edward and Mrs Simpson parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like Edward and Mrs Simpson?
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Who created Edward and Mrs Simpson?
Edward and Mrs Simpson was created by Frances Donaldson and Simon Raven and stars Edward Fox, Cynthia Harris, David Waller.