Episodes
1. The Little Prince
November 8, 1978
60 min
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.
Guest Stars:
Cherie Lunghi, Charles Keating, Marius Goring, Andrew Ray, David Waller
2. Venus at the Prow
November 15, 1978
60 min
In part 2, Edward's growing infatuation with Wallis creates scandal. In Biarritz the couple cross the boundary between friendship and love.
Guest Stars:
Roger Hammond, Richard Waring, Charles Keating, Marius Goring, Bessie Love
3. The New King
November 22, 1978
60 min
In part 3, George V has died. Ernest Simpson tells Edward that Wallis has to choose between them.
Guest Stars:
Charles Keating, Andrew Ray, Peggy Ashcroft, Hugh Fraser, Simon Cadell
4. The Divorce
November 29, 1978
60 min
Wallis's divorce is heard at Ipswich, Stanley Baldwin pressures Edward and Beaverbrook persuades the press to keep quiet.
Guest Stars:
Gerald Sim, Geoffrey Lumsden, Charles Keating, Ed Devereaux, David Waller
5. The Decision
December 6, 1978
60 min
Edward refuses all advice including warnings that press silence cannot last.
Guest Stars:
Terence Rigby, Geoffrey Lumsden, Andrew Ray, David Waller, Peggy Ashcroft
6. Proposals
December 13, 1978
60 min
Harmsworth suggests that if Wallis marries Edward she should not take on his rank or succession.
Guest Stars:
Tony Church, Ed Devereaux, David Waller, Peggy Ashcroft, Peter Ellis