TV series
A Very Royal Crisis: Countdown to Abdication
2023, English, on SBS & BBC Select.
This is the true tale of the biggest scandal ever to engulf the British Royal Family – a forbidden love affair which had a devastating impact. This series recounts the story behind the ten days leading to Edward VIII abdicating his throne to marry American divorcee Wallis Simpson. It would change the royals, the press and British history forever.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 3
- Episode length
- 50 min
- Status
- Ended in 2023
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Where to watch A Very Royal Crisis: Countdown to Abdication
A Very Royal Crisis: Countdown to Abdication is streaming on Britbox and BBC Select in India.
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Latest episode
S1 E3: The Fall of a King
Aired 21 September 2023
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 21 September 2023
- Last aired
- 21 September 2023
- Network
- SBS, BBC Select
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Documentary
- Rated
- TV-G
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A Very Royal Crisis: Countdown to Abdication: quick answers
Is A Very Royal Crisis: Countdown to Abdication worth watching?
A Very Royal Crisis: Countdown to Abdication doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of A Very Royal Crisis: Countdown to Abdication are there?
A Very Royal Crisis: Countdown to Abdication has 1 season and 3 episodes, about 50 minutes each.
Is A Very Royal Crisis: Countdown to Abdication finished?
Yes. A Very Royal Crisis: Countdown to Abdication ended in 2023, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is A Very Royal Crisis: Countdown to Abdication on?
A Very Royal Crisis: Countdown to Abdication is streaming on Britbox and BBC Select in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
A Very Royal Crisis: Countdown to Abdication parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
A Very Royal Crisis: Countdown to Abdication is rated TV-G. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
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