Spying on the Royals
Recently declassified documents reveal the extent of the espionage operation conducted against Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson by Britain's own intelligence services.
- 2017-2017
- 1 season
- Documentary
Recently declassified documents reveal the extent of the espionage operation conducted against Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson by Britain's own intelligence services.
Season 1 Episode Guide
2 Episodes 2017
Episode 1
Episode #1.1
46 mins
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.
Episode 2
Episode #1.2
47 mins
After his abdication Edward and Wallis Simpson holiday in America, unaware that they are being tailed by US intelligence agents. The outbreak of war and dealings with a Nazi collaborator in Lisbon raise concerns for MI5.