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Edward and Mrs Simpson

6.819781 seasonTV SeriesDrama

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.

WritersFrances Donaldson·Simon Raven
ProducerAndrew Brown

Where to watch

Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
The Little Prince
Nov 8, 1978
E2
Venus at the Prow
Nov 15, 1978
E3
The New King
Nov 22, 1978
E4
The Divorce
Nov 29, 1978
E5
The Decision
Dec 6, 1978
E6
Proposals
Dec 13, 1978
E7
The Abdication
Dec 20, 1978

Cast

EFEdward Fox
Edward Fox
King Edward VIII
CHCynthia Harris
Cynthia Harris
Wallis Warfield Simspon

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Edward and Mrs Simpson — streaming FAQ

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Edward and Mrs Simpson isn't on any subscription service in United Kingdom right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

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No, Edward and Mrs Simpson is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

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Edward and Mrs Simpson isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

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Edward and Mrs Simpson isn't available free in United Kingdom; you can only rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

How many seasons are in Edward and Mrs Simpson?

Edward and Mrs Simpson has 1 season in total (7 episodes). The series concluded in 1978.

Are all episodes of Edward and Mrs Simpson out yet?

Yes — all 7 episodes across 1 season of Edward and Mrs Simpson are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Edward and Mrs Simpson?

No — Edward and Mrs Simpson ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.