Season 1

1. The Little Prince

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.

1978-11-08 • 60 min

2. Venus at the Prow

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

1978-11-15 • 60 min

3. The New King

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

1978-11-22 • 60 min

4. The Divorce

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

1978-11-29 • 60 min

5. The Decision

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

1978-12-06 • 60 min

6. Proposals

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

1978-12-13 • 60 min

7. The Abdication

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

1978-12-20 • 60 min