Edward VIII: Britain’s Traitor King (2022)

Introduction Documentary exploring evidence that Edward VIII may have collaborated with the Nazis following his abdication in 1936, as well as the establishment cover-up of his loyalties that occurred following the war. Outline Historians examine the possibility that the former king may have passed information to known spies and been complicit in a plot to…

Andrew Marshall

20/03/2022

1–2 minutes

History, Military Documentary, World War Two

Introduction

Documentary exploring evidence that Edward VIII may have collaborated with the Nazis following his abdication in 1936, as well as the establishment cover-up of his loyalties that occurred following the war.

Outline

Historians examine the possibility that the former king may have passed information to known spies and been complicit in a plot to reinstate him to the throne in the event of Britain being successfully occupied.

Production & Filming Details

Director(s):
- Marion Milne.
Producer(s):
- Marion Milne … producer.
- Sian Price … executive producer.
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Distributor(s):
- Channel 4.
Release Date: 27 March 2022.
Rating: Unknown.
Running Time: 60 minutes.
Country: UK.
Language: English.