Spying on the Royals (2017)
8.0 (1 votes)
1 Season
April 2, 2017
English
Documentary
Synopsis
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.
Creator
Simon Berthon
Network
Channel 4
Episodes
E1
Episode 1
Apr 2, 2017
47 min
In 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.
E2
Episode 2
Apr 9, 2017
46 min
After 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.
Cast
Details
Original Title
Spying on the Royals
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
2
Production
Brave New Media
