Edward and Mrs Simpson (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Series · ★ 6.8
Released in 1978, Edward and Mrs Simpson is a drama series.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Edward and Mrs Simpson stars Edward Fox as King Edward VIII, Cynthia Harris as Wallis Warfield Simspon, John Harvey as Sir John Reith and Gerald Sim as Theodore Goddard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Edward and Mrs Simpson has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Edward and Mrs Simpson page.
If you liked it. Fans of Edward and Mrs Simpson tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Edward and Mrs Simpson (1978)?
- In GB, Edward and Mrs Simpson is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Edward and Mrs Simpson worth watching?
- Edward and Mrs Simpson holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Edward and Mrs Simpson?
- Edward and Mrs Simpson stars Edward Fox, Cynthia Harris, John Harvey, Gerald Sim and Roger Hammond.
- When was Edward and Mrs Simpson released?
- Edward and Mrs Simpson was released in 1978.