Released:
2005-12-18

Overview:
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.

Director:
David Moore

Runtime:
1h 34min

Genre:
Drama, Romance, History

• Cast:
• 
  David Westhead
  as
  Ernest Simpson
• 
  Joely Richardson
  as
  Wallis Simpson
• 
  Lisa Kay
  as
  Mary Raffray
• 
  Helena Michell
  as
  Thelma Furness
• 
  Miriam Margolyes
  as
  Aunt Bessie