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.

Cast

David Westhead

Played Ernest Simpson
Joely Richardson

Played Wallis Simpson
Lisa Kay

Played Mary Raffray
Helena Michell

Played Thelma Furness
Miriam Margolyes

Played Aunt Bessie
Stephen Campbell Moo…

Played Edward
Simon Hepworth

Played Perry Brownlow
Monica Dolan

Played Elizabeth
David Calder

Played Winston Churchill
Richard Johnson

Played Stanley Baldwin
Julian Wadham

Played Alec Hardinge
Ken Bones

Played Maitland

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