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Wallis & Edward

2005

94 minutes

DramaRomanceHistory

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 headshot

David Westhead

Ernest Simpson

Joely Richardson headshot

Joely Richardson

Wallis Simpson

Lisa Kay headshot

Lisa Kay

Mary Raffray

Helena Michell headshot

Helena Michell

Thelma Furness

Miriam Margolyes headshot

Miriam Margolyes

Aunt Bessie

Stephen Campbell Moore headshot

Stephen Campbell Moore

Edward

Simon Hepworth headshot

Simon Hepworth

Perry Brownlow

Monica Dolan headshot

Monica Dolan

Elizabeth

David Calder headshot

David Calder

Winston Churchill

Richard Johnson headshot

Richard Johnson

Stanley Baldwin

Julian Wadham headshot

Julian Wadham

Alec Hardinge

Ken Bones headshot

Ken Bones

Maitland