Overview
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.
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
Details
First Aired
2017-04-02
Status
Ended
Network
Channel 4
Type
Scripted
Language
EN
Episodes
2
Cast
Samuel West
Narrator (voice)
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