Edward and Mrs Simpson

Edward & Mrs. Simpson is a seven-part British television series that dramatises the events leading to the 1936 abdication of King Edward VIII of the United Kingdom, who gave up his throne to marry the twice-divorced American Wallis Simpson. The series, made by Thames Television for ITV, was originally broadcast in 1978. Edward Fox played Edward, and Cynthia Harris portrayed Mrs. Simpson. The series was scripted by Simon Raven, based on Fox's mate... More

Air date of first episode:

  • 1978

Original episode running time:

  • 1 h

Also known as:

  • Edward & Mrs. Simpson
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Award-Winning Work

Awards Won:

Year Award Award Winner
  • 1978

BAFTA Television Awards for Best Actor Winners

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Film

Directed by

Waris Hussein

Waris Hussein (born 9 December 1938 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India) is a British-Indian television director and film director best known for his many productions for British television. He is particularly remembered for having directed the first ever Doctor Who serial, An Unearthly Child, in 1963...

Cast Members of Edward and Mrs Simpson

Initial release date:

  • 1978

Release date(s):

Release Date Film release distribution medium
  • Feb 22, 2005
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