The episode: 'Proposal' was the sixth episode of the series, and sees Edward continuing to push for the right to 
marry Wallis, despite the fact that she has been divorced several times and the British Government vehemently
opposes the union. Edward proposes a morganatic marriage, whereby Wallis and any children of their marraige
would not be entitled to claim any of Edward's titles. However, this idea is rejected by Parliament, and abdication
seems the only option for the love-struck King. Patrick Troughton is at his best as Clement Attlee, the leader of
the Labour Party, who meets with Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin and makes it clear that the Labour faithful
would not support a marriage between Edward and Wallis, even a morganitic marriage. Troughton's portrayal of 
Attlee is excellent, right down to the bald wig he wears, and he looks almost the spitting image of Attlee, who
of course went on to become Prime Minister.

The verdict: ''Edward and Mrs Simpson' is a superbly produced series with high production values for the time,
and a generally excellent cast. Indeed, the lavish attention to detail in capturing the look and feel of the pre-World
War II era makes it hard to believe that it is not a BBC production. The cast includes many actors who went on
to become well-known for other roles, including Nigel Hawthorne, Patricia Hodge and Hugh Fraser. This series is
highly recommended for those who enjoy quality period dramas and have an interest in a controversial chapter
in the history of the British monarchy.