Spying on the Royals
2017•TV-PG•1 Seasons•2 Episodes•8.0•Ended
Documentary
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
Paul Elston
Network
Channel 4
Origin
GB
Cast
Samuel West
Narrator (voice)
Episodes
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