E1 - The Little Prince

Aired: November 08, 1978

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.

E2 - Venus at the Prow

Aired: November 15, 1978

In part 2, Edward's growing infatuation with Wallis creates scandal. In Biarritz the couple cross the boundary between friendship and love.

E3 - The New King

Aired: November 22, 1978

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

E4 - The Divorce

Aired: November 29, 1978

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

E5 - The Decision

Aired: December 06, 1978

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

E6 - Proposals

Aired: December 13, 1978

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

E7 - The Abdication

Aired: December 20, 1978

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