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Edward and Mrs Simpson

Edward and Mrs Simpson

Edward and Mrs Simpson

Edward and Mrs Simpson

1978 - 1978•1 season•7 episodes•~1h 0m•

★6.8(6 ratings)

Drama

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.

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Main Cast

Edward Fox

Edward Fox

King Edward VIII

Cynthia Harris

Cynthia Harris

Wallis Warfield Simspon

Full Crew

Writing

Writer: Frances Donaldson
Writer: Simon Raven

Production

Producer: Andrew Brown
Associate Producer: Brenda Ennis
Casting: Joyce Gallie
Casting: David Graham

Music & Sound

Music: Ron Grainer

Editing

Editor: Beryl Wilkins

Art Direction

Production Design: Allan Cameron
Production Design: Martyn Hebert

Costume & Make-Up

Costume Design: Jennie Tate
Makeup & Hair: Angela Seyfang
Makeup & Hair: Sally Thorpe
Costume Designer: Diane Thurley

Did You Know?

#1

The series spans 1 season with 7 episodes in total (avg. 7 per season).

#2

Each episode runs approximately 60 minutes.

#3

Originally aired on ITV1.

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Rating

6.8/10

Good

6 votes

TV Show Facts

Original Name:

Edward and Mrs Simpson

Status:

Ended

In Production:

No

Language:

English

First Episode:

11/8/1978

Last Episode:

12/20/1978

Networks:

ITV1