Wallis Simpson

31 Podcast Episodes

Anne Sebba - biographer : talks about her book about Ethel Rosenberg who was executed for supposed espionage in 1953 and Wallis Simpson who brought about the abdication of the king in 1936.

Anne Sebba - biographer : talks about her book about Ethel Rosenberg who was executed for supposed espionage in 1953 and Wallis Simpson who brought about the abdication of the king in 1936.

Anne Sebba is a master of the biographers art. In this conversation she talks about two of her books. Ethel Rosenberg wa... Read more

Edward VIII & Wallis Simpson

Edward VIII & Wallis Simpson

King Edward VIII gave up the throne to marry the woman he loved, Wallis Simpson. Their relationship has long been lauded... Read more

21 Feb 2023

33mins

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Wallis Simpson

Wallis Simpson

She is surely one of the most fascinating figures in royal history. Perceived as a bad match for Edward VIII, Wallis Sim... Read more

27 Jan 2023

39mins

Episode 216: Hoes of History: Wallis Simpson

Episode 216: Hoes of History: Wallis Simpson

Wallis Simpson went from being an American socialite to Duchess of Windsor. What a journey! She was born into money and ... Read more

1 Dec 2022

1hr 5mins

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THAT WOMAN! Wallis Simpson, Duchess of Windsor Ep 1

THAT WOMAN! Wallis Simpson, Duchess of Windsor Ep 1

She won a King's heart in the 40-year romance known around the world as "The Love Story of the 20th Century". In Decembe... Read more

15 Sep 2022

29mins

THAT WOMAN! Wallis Simpson, Duchess of Windsor Ep 2

THAT WOMAN! Wallis Simpson, Duchess of Windsor Ep 2

She won a King's heart in the 40-year romance known around the world as "The Love Story of the 20th Century". In Decembe... Read more

15 Sep 2022

27mins

THAT WOMAN! Wallis Simpson, Duchess of Windsor Ep 3

THAT WOMAN! Wallis Simpson, Duchess of Windsor Ep 3

She won a King's heart in the 40-year romance known around the world as "The Love Story of the 20th Century". In Decembe... Read more

15 Sep 2022

26mins

The Truth about Wallis Simpson: Socialites, Spies, and Anne Sebba

The Truth about Wallis Simpson: Socialites, Spies, and Anne Sebba

Wallis Simpson divided a nation and continues to divide opinion. I'm joined by Anne Sebba, author of the acclaimed Simps... Read more

12 Aug 2022

43mins

[LA POLITIQUE DE L'AMOUR] Edouard VIII et Wallis Simpson : une histoire de famille, de dignité et d'empire

[LA POLITIQUE DE L'AMOUR] Edouard VIII et Wallis Simpson : une histoire de famille, de dignité et d'empire

En cette période électorale, Love Story met à l'honneur l'amour en politique. Des femmes et des hommes, qui sont ou qui ... Read more

29 Apr 2022

10mins

28: Anne Boleyn Execution, Wallis Simpson Love & Missing Mother Heidi Planck

28: Anne Boleyn Execution, Wallis Simpson Love & Missing Mother Heidi Planck

Stories from Carrie's trip to London- from Anne Boleyn's Execution to the question of whether Wallis Simpson loved the f... Read more

20 Apr 2022

42mins

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