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Wallis & Edward

Genre:DramaRomanceHistory

Released:2005-12-18

Runtime:94

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.


Cast:

David Westhead

Character: Ernest Simpson

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Joely Richardson

Character: Wallis Simpson

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Lisa Kay

Character: Mary Raffray

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Helena Michell

Character: Thelma Furness

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Miriam Margolyes

Character: Aunt Bessie

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Stephen Campbell Moore

Character: Edward

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Simon Hepworth

Character: Perry Brownlow

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Monica Dolan

Character: Elizabeth

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David Calder

Character: Winston Churchill

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Richard Johnson

Character: Stanley Baldwin

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Julian Wadham

Character: Alec Hardinge

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Ken Bones

Character: Maitland

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