Season 1

E1. The Little Prince

Nov 8, 1978 · 60m

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.

E2. Venus at the Prow

Nov 15, 1978 · 60m

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

E3. The New King

Nov 22, 1978 · 60m

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

E4. The Divorce

Nov 29, 1978 · 60m

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

E5. The Decision

Dec 6, 1978 · 60m

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

E6. Proposals

Dec 13, 1978 · 60m

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

E7. The Abdication

Dec 20, 1978 · 60m

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