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.
Credits
Wallis & Edward Cast
| Name |
Character |
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David Westhead
He was 42, now 61 years old
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as Ernest Simpson |
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Joely Richardson
She was 40, now 59 years old
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as Wallis Simpson |
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David Calder
He was 59, now 78 years old
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as Winston Churchill |
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Stephen Campbell Moore
He was 26, now 45 years old
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as Edward |
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Julian Wadham
He was 47, now 66 years old
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as Alec Hardinge |
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Helena Michell
She was 42, now 61 years old
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as Thelma Furness |
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Monica Dolan
She was 36, now 55 years old
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as Elizabeth |
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Miriam Margolyes
She was 64, now 83 years old
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as Aunt Bessie |
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Ken Bones
He was 55, now 74 years old
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as Maitland |
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Richard Johnson
He was 78, 87 years old when he died
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as Stanley Baldwin |
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Lisa Kay
She was 28, now 47 years old
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as Mary Raffray |
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Simon Hepworth
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as Perry Brownlow |
Wallis & Edward Crew
| Name |
Department |
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David Moore as Director. He was 198 (72) years old when He died
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Directing |
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Sarah Williams as Writer. She was 45 (92) years old when She died
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Writing |
