Wallis & Edward (2005)

  • NR
  • 12/18/2005 (GB)
  • Drama, Romance, History
  • 1h 34m

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.

Sarah Williams

Writer

David Moore

Director

Cast

David Westhead's headshot

David Westhead

Ernest Simpson
Joely Richardson's headshot

Joely Richardson

Wallis Simpson
Lisa Kay's headshot

Lisa Kay

Mary Raffray
Helena Michell's headshot

Helena Michell

Thelma Furness
Miriam Margolyes's headshot

Miriam Margolyes

Aunt Bessie
Stephen Campbell Moore's headshot

Stephen Campbell Moore

Edward
Simon Hepworth's headshot

Simon Hepworth

Perry Brownlow
Monica Dolan's headshot

Monica Dolan

Elizabeth

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