1. The Little Prince

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. 8 November 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.

2. Venus at the Prow

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. 15 November 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.

3. The New King

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. 22 November 1978. 60 min

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

4. The Divorce

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. 29 November 1978. 60 min

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

5. The Decision

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. 6 December 1978. 60 min

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

6. Proposals

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. 13 December 1978. 60 min

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

7. The Abdication

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. 20 December 1978. 60 min

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