Spying on the Royals
This 2-part documentary series reveals the truth about King Edward VIII's affair with American divorcée Wallis Simpson, and the espionage operation that accompanied the investigation.
Cast: Samuel West
TV-PGHDCC
Season 1
2 episodes
1. Episode 1In 1935, suspecting that Edward was being blackmailed, King George V ordered his son to be put under surveillance. In 1936, the Home Office ordered MI5 to listen into the future king's phone calls.TV-PGCC47minApr 2, 2017
2. Episode 2After his abdication, Edward and Wallis holiday in America, unaware they are being tailed by US intelligence agents. The outbreak of war and dealings with a Nazi collaborator in Lisbon raise concerns for MI5.TV-PGCC46minApr 9, 2017
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Spying on the Royals
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This 2-part documentary series reveals the truth about King Edward VIII's affair with American divorcée Wallis Simpson, and the espionage operation that accompanied the investigation.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Paul Elston
- Created by
- Paul Elston
- Cast
- Samuel West
- Studio
- Brave New Media
Maturity rating
TV-PGCheck the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
English
Where to watch
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