Edward and Mrs Simpson drama

Title

Edward and Mrs Simpson drama

Genre

Interview

TX Date

21 Dec 1978

Year of production

1978

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Duration

00:02:20

Description

Interview with Lady Diana Cooper on the authenticity of the television series Edward and Mrs Simpson, dramatising the abdication of King Edward VIII in 12/36. She also talks about her late husband, former cabinet minister Duff Cooper, and his role in the affair. Female interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Diana Cooper

Keywords

Television; Marriage; Royal family; Royalty; Television drama; Wallis Simpson; Abdication of Edward VIII; Abdications (events); King Edward VIII; Diana Cooper; Duff Cooper

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