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Edward and Mrs Simpson

1978Show1 season7 episodes

Drama
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5

Summary

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 intention to marry her.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, comfort or warmth.

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Edward and Mrs Simpson episodes

1 season · 7 episodes

  1. S1 E1 The Little Prince, 7.3
  2. S1 E2 Venus at the Prow, 7.7
  3. S1 E3 The New King, 7.8
  4. S1 E4 The Divorce, 7.5
  5. S1 E5 The Decision, 7.7
  6. S1 E6 Proposals, 7.8
  7. S1 E7 The Abdication, 8.2

Cast

24 of 41 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Waris Hussein
Written by
Simon Raven, Frances Donaldson
Produced by
Andrew Brown
Music by
Ron Grainer

Everyone

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Facts

November 8, 1978 · December 20, 1978 · Ended

First aired
November 8, 1978
Last aired
December 20, 1978
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 7 episodes
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
5 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Edward and Mrs Simpson worth watching?"

Questions about Edward and Mrs Simpson

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Edward and Mrs Simpson worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 7.5).

How long does it take to watch Edward and Mrs Simpson?

7 h

About 7 hours: 7 episodes in 1 season of about 60 minutes each, aired from 1978 to 1978.

Is Edward and Mrs Simpson good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Edward and Mrs Simpson plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.