
Wallis & Edward
Drama · Romance · History
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.
Top Cast


David Westhead
David Westhead
Ernest Simpson
David Westhead
Ernest Simpson


Joely Richardson
Joely Richardson
Wallis Simpson
Joely Richardson
Wallis Simpson


Lisa Kay
Lisa Kay
Mary Raffray
Lisa Kay
Mary Raffray


Helena Michell
Helena Michell
Thelma Furness
Helena Michell
Thelma Furness


Miriam Margolyes
Miriam Margolyes
Aunt Bessie
Miriam Margolyes
Aunt Bessie


Stephen Campbell Moore
Stephen Campbell Moore
Edward
Stephen Campbell Moore
Edward


Simon Hepworth
Simon Hepworth
Perry Brownlow
Simon Hepworth
Perry Brownlow


Monica Dolan
Monica Dolan
Elizabeth
Monica Dolan
Elizabeth


David Calder
David Calder
Winston Churchill
David Calder
Winston Churchill


Richard Johnson
Richard Johnson
Stanley Baldwin
Richard Johnson
Stanley Baldwin
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