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Edward & Mrs. Simpson

  • TV Mini Series
  • 19781978
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  • 5h 50m
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Edward Fox and Cynthia Harris in Edward & Mrs. Simpson (1978)
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The events leading to the 1936 abdication of King Edward VIII, who gave up his throne to marry the twice-divorced American Wallis Simpson.The events leading to the 1936 abdication of King Edward VIII, who gave up his throne to marry the twice-divorced American Wallis Simpson.The events leading to the 1936 abdication of King Edward VIII, who gave up his throne to marry the twice-divorced American Wallis Simpson.
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416
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  • Stars
    • Edward Fox
    • Cynthia Harris
    • David Waller
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    • Edward Fox
    • Cynthia Harris
    • David Waller
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    • 13User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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    • Won 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 6 wins & 5 nominations total

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    Edward Fox
    Edward Fox
    • King Edward VIIIas King Edward VIII
    7 episodes7 eps • 1978
    Cynthia Harris
    Cynthia Harris
    • Wallis Warfield Simpsonas Wallis Warfield Simpson
    7 episodes7 eps • 1978
    David Waller
    • Stanley Baldwinas Stanley Baldwin
    6 episodes6 eps • 1978
    Peggy Ashcroft
    Peggy Ashcroft
    • Queen Maryas Queen Mary
    5 episodes5 eps • 1978
    Nigel Hawthorne
    Nigel Hawthorne
    • Walter Monktonas Walter Monkton
    5 episodes5 eps • 1978
    John Shrapnel
    John Shrapnel
    • Major Alexander Hardingeas Major Alexander Hardinge
    5 episodes5 eps • 1978
    Andrew Ray
    Andrew Ray
    • Duke of Yorkas Duke of York
    5 episodes5 eps • 1978
    Jessie Matthews
    Jessie Matthews
    • Aunt Bessie Merrymanas Aunt Bessie Merryman
    4 episodes4 eps • 1978
    Charles Keating
    Charles Keating
    • Ernest Simpsonas Ernest Simpson
    4 episodes4 eps • 1978
    Peter Ellis
    • Osborneas Osborne
    4 episodes4 eps • 1978
    Amanda Reiss
    • Duchess of Yorkas Duchess of York
    4 episodes4 eps • 1978
    T.R. Bowen
    • Duff Cooperas Duff Cooper
    3 episodes3 eps • 1978
    Patricia Hodge
    Patricia Hodge
    • Lady Diana Cooperas Lady Diana Cooper
    3 episodes3 eps • 1978
    Elsie Randolph
    Elsie Randolph
    • Lady Colefaxas Lady Colefax
    3 episodes3 eps • 1978
    Gary Waldhorn
    Gary Waldhorn
    • Chips Channonas Chips Channon
    3 episodes3 eps • 1978
    Nuala Barrie
    • Queen Mary's Lady in Waitingas Queen Mary's Lady in Waiting
    3 episodes3 eps • 1978
    Rosanne Wickes
    • Princess Maryas Princess Mary
    3 episodes3 eps • 1978
    Patrick Troughton
    Patrick Troughton
    • Clement Attleeas Clement Attlee
    3 episodes3 eps • 1978
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    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 intentions to marry her. —Kathy Li
    • period drama
    • prince of wales
    • reference to duchess of windsor
    • divorcee
    • 1930s
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      • He abandoned crown and country for the woman he loved.
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      • Drama
      • History
      • Romance
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      • Not Rated
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    • Trivia
      Edward Fox's daughter Emilia Fox played King Edward VIII's niece Queen Elizabeth II in The Queen (2009). Furthermore, his younger brother James Fox played the former King's father King George V in W.E. (2011) and his nephew Laurence Fox played the former King's younger brother and eventual successor King George VI in W.E. (2011) and his great-nephew Prince Charles in Whatever Love Means (2005).
    • Connections
      Featured in The 32nd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1980)
    • Soundtracks
      God Save the King
      (uncredited)

      Opening theme

    User reviews13

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    7/10
    Slow Moving Character Study with some Very Fine Performances
    The Story of King Edward VIII who abdicated the British Throne so that he could marry the American divorcée Wallis Simpson. The story begins in the period leading up to the death of Edward's father George V and concludes shortly after his abdication.

    While it is interesting for its detailed take on both the relationship and the steps that led to the abdication it may not be enough to hold the attention of those without an interest in history or the British Royal family. Most of the story is told through conversations and meetings.

    In addition to its portrayals of the title characters it also presents interesting portrayals of Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin and Queen Mary and though less time is devoted to them; George V, George VI and future Prime Ministers Winston Churchill and Clement Atlee.

    The series is buoyed by a superb performance by Edward Fox as Edward, but I found Cynthia Harris's performance as Wallis Simpson somewhat less inspiring. There are no obvious flaws to point out, and my apathy might also have come from how the character was written. There is also as to expected from a drama of this sort a good supporting cast highlighted by Peggy Ashcroft and Nigel Hawthorne.

    Amongst family and friends Edward who was born Edward Albert Christian George Andrew Patrick David was known as David and this is how he is referred to throughout the series.

    This was a seven part British television mini-series, so if you are interested its almost 6 hours in length and 2 DVD's.

    The series won an Emmy for Outstanding Limited Series in addition to a number of BAFTA awards.
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    • Release date
      • January 23, 1980 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Eduardo y la señora Simpson
    • Filming locations
      • Fort Belvedere, Windsor Great Park, Surrey, England, UK
    • Production company
      • Thames Television
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      5 hours 50 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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