Episodes List
Ep.1 The Little Prince
Air Date: 1978-11-08
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.
Ep.2 Venus at the Prow
Air Date: 1978-11-15
In part 2, Edward's growing infatuation with Wallis creates scandal. In Biarritz the couple cross the boundary between friendship and love.
Ep.3 The New King
Air Date: 1978-11-22
In part 3, George V has died. Ernest Simpson tells Edward that Wallis has to choose between them.
Ep.4 The Divorce
Air Date: 1978-11-29
Wallis's divorce is heard at Ipswich, Stanley Baldwin pressures Edward and Beaverbrook persuades the press to keep quiet.
Ep.5 The Decision
Air Date: 1978-12-06
Edward refuses all advice including warnings that press silence cannot last.
Ep.6 Proposals
Air Date: 1978-12-13
Harmsworth suggests that if Wallis marries Edward she should not take on his rank or succession.
Ep.7 The Abdication
Air Date: 1978-12-20
Final part of the seven episode dramatisation of the romance between Edward, Prince Of Wales, and Mrs. Wallis Simpson.
