A Very Royal Crisis: Countdown to Abdication
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A Very Royal Crisis: Countdown to Abdication

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This is the true tale of the biggest scandal ever to engulf the British Royal Family. A forbidden love affair, which had a devastating impact. This new three-part documentary series recounts the story behind the ten days leading to Edward VIII abdicating his throne to marry American divorcee Wallis Simpson. It would change the royals, the press and British history forever.
IMDb 7.7/102023
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IMDb 7.7/102023
Cast: Marion MilneMarco GambinoFiona McGarvey
TV-G
Season 1
3 episodes

  • 1. The Secret Scandal

    1. The Secret Scandal

    How the press revealed the scandalous affair between the King and an American divorcee.
    How the press revealed the scandalous affair between the King and an American divorcee.
    TV-G
    50min
    Sep 20, 2023

  • 2. Collision Course

    2. Collision Course

    How the government tried to intervene to prevent the King Edward marrying Wallis Simpson.
    How the government tried to intervene to prevent the King Edward marrying Wallis Simpson.
    TV-G
    50min
    Sep 20, 2023

  • 3. The Fall of a King

    3. The Fall of a King

    The conclusion to one of the most painful and bitter periods of royal family history.
    The conclusion to one of the most painful and bitter periods of royal family history.
    TV-G
    51min
    Sep 20, 2023
    • A Very Royal Crisis: Countdown to Abdication
    DocumentaryDramaDark
    IMDb 7.7/102023
    This is the true tale of the biggest scandal ever to engulf the British Royal Family. A forbidden love affair, which had a devastating impact. This new three-part documentary series recounts the story behind the ten days leading to Edward VIII abdicating his throne to marry American divorcee Wallis Simpson. It would change the royals, the press and British history forever.
    Creators and Cast
    Directors
    Marion Milne
    Producers
    Clare Paterson
    Cast
    Marion MilneMarco GambinoFiona McGarvey
    Studio
    BBC Studios
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    Content advisory
    TV-G
    Flashing lights and strobing patterns might affect photosensitive viewers
    Audio languages
    English
    Subtitles
    English [CC]
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