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 as Ernest Simpson
- Joely Richardson as Wallis Simpson
- Lisa Kay as Mary Raffray
- Helena Michell as Thelma Furness
- Miriam Margolyes as Aunt Bessie
- Stephen Campbell Moore as Edward
- Simon Hepworth as Perry Brownlow
- Monica Dolan as Elizabeth
- David Calder as Winston Churchill
- Richard Johnson as Stanley Baldwin