The New King
Edward and Mrs Simpson - S1 - E3
In part 3, George V has died. Ernest Simpson tells Edward that Wallis has to choose between them.
Edward and Mrs Simpson: Season 1 - 7 Episode s
1x1 - The Little Prince
November 8, 1978
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.
1x2 - Venus at the Prow
November 15, 1978
In part 2, Edward's growing infatuation with Wallis creates scandal. In Biarritz the couple cross the boundary between friendship and love.
1x3 - The New King
November 22, 1978
In part 3, George V has died. Ernest Simpson tells Edward that Wallis has to choose between them.
1x4 - The Divorce
November 29, 1978
Wallis's divorce is heard at Ipswich, Stanley Baldwin pressures Edward and Beaverbrook persuades the press to keep quiet.
1x5 - The Decision
December 6, 1978
Edward refuses all advice including warnings that press silence cannot last.
1x6 - Proposals
December 13, 1978
Harmsworth suggests that if Wallis marries Edward she should not take on his rank or succession.
1x7 - The Abdication
December 20, 1978
Final part of the seven episode dramatisation of the romance between Edward, Prince Of Wales, and Mrs. Wallis Simpson.