Edward and Mrs Simpson

Ten-part series about the history of the royal family told through rare archive footage and the personal stories of its inner circle. This episode examines the love affair that enthralled the world and brought down a king. At the time, the idea of a twice-divorced woman becoming queen was unthinkable and the establishment made sure it would not happen. This is the true story of the romance that cost Edward VIII his throne and defined Britain's modern royal family.