TV series

Edward and Mrs Simpson

Latest episode

S1 E7 · The Abdication

Wednesday, December 20, 1978

About Edward and Mrs Simpson

Edward and Mrs Simpson is a drama TV series that premiered on ITV1 on November 8, 1978. It has 1 season and 7 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 1 Episode 7 "The Abdication", aired on December 20, 1978.

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.

Drama

Last updated September 17, 2026

Episodes

7 episodes · 1 season

Miniseries

1978 · 7 episodes · Last episode: 47 years ago

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E7

7. The Abdication

Finale 47 years ago

Final part of the seven episode dramatisation of the romance between Edward, Prince Of Wales, and Mrs. Wallis Simpson.
E6

6. Proposals

47 years ago

Harmsworth suggests that if Wallis marries Edward she should not take on his rank or succession.
E5

5. The Decision

47 years ago

Edward refuses all advice including warnings that press silence cannot last.
E4

4. The Divorce

47 years ago

Wallis's divorce is heard at Ipswich, Stanley Baldwin pressures Edward and Beaverbrook persuades the press to keep quiet.
E3

3. The New King

47 years ago

In part 3, George V has died. Ernest Simpson tells Edward that Wallis has to choose between them.
E2

2. Venus at the Prow

48 years ago

In part 2, Edward's growing infatuation with Wallis creates scandal. In Biarritz the couple cross the boundary between friendship and love.
E1

1. The Little Prince

48 years ago

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.

Cast & crew

Created by Frances Donaldson and Simon Raven

John Harvey

Sir John Reith
Gerald Sim

Theodore Goddard
Roger Hammond

Sir Harold Nicolson
Terence Rigby

Stanley Bruce
Tony Church

Sir Samuel Hoare
Cherie Lunghi

Lady Thelma Furness
Geoffrey Lumsden

Geoffrey Dawson
Richard Waring

Lord Darby
Charles Keating

Ernest Simpson
Marius Goring

King George V
Bessie Love

Lady Cunard
Ed Devereaux

Lord Beaverbrook
Andrew Ray

Duke of York
David Waller

Stanley Baldwin
Peggy Ashcroft

Queen Mary
Jeremy Child

Piers Leigh

Edward and Mrs Simpson FAQ

Will there be new episodes of Edward and Mrs Simpson?

Edward and Mrs Simpson has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on December 20, 1978.

When did the latest episode of Edward and Mrs Simpson come out?

The most recent episode of Edward and Mrs Simpson, Season 1 Episode 7 "The Abdication", aired on December 20, 1978.

How many seasons of Edward and Mrs Simpson are there?

Edward and Mrs Simpson has 1 season with 7 episodes in total.

When did Edward and Mrs Simpson first air?

Edward and Mrs Simpson first aired on ITV1 on November 8, 1978.

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Show info

Status: Finished
First aired: November 8, 1978
Last aired: December 20, 1978
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 7
Network: ITV1
Created by: Frances Donaldson, Simon Raven
Episode length: 60 min
Language: English
Country: GB

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Edward and Mrs Simpson

About Edward and Mrs Simpson

Episodes

7. The Abdication

6. Proposals

5. The Decision

4. The Divorce

3. The New King

2. Venus at the Prow

1. The Little Prince