08 Jan 2016
Royal Wives at War
The Queen Mother and Wallis Simpson look back at the dramatic events of 1936, which led to King Edward Vlll giving up the throne for the woman he loved.
Wallis & Edward
In 1936, Edward VIII abdicated in order to marry the woman he loved, Wallis Simpson, a twice divorced American. These events caused a scandal around the world and Wallis has since been demonised as the woman who stole the King of England. Wallis and Edward is the first time that the events have been considered from Wallis's point of view. The drama follows the beginning of their affair whilst Edward was Prince of Wales and Wallis was still married to Ernest Simpson.
Top Billed Cast
David Westhead Ernest Simpson
Joely Richardson Wallis Simpson
Lisa Kay Mary Raffray
Helena Michell Thelma Furness
Miriam Margolyes Aunt Bessie
Stephen Campbell Moore Edward
Simon Hepworth Perry Brownlow
Monica Dolan Elizabeth
David Calder Winston Churchill
Richard Johnson Stanley Baldwin
Julian Wadham Alec Hardinge
Ken Bones Maitland
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