Edward VIII: The Plot to Topple a King(2013)
Edward VIII: The Plot to Topple a King Synopsis
Ever since King Edward VIII abdicated in 1936, the official explanation had been simply that the government disapproved of his marriage to a twice-divorced woman. However newly-released documents, embargoed until recently, suggest that Archbishop of Canterbury, Cosmo Gordon Lang, played a large part in a plan to make certain that Edward VIII abdicated, not only because of his marriage to a divorcee but also because the archbishop disapproved of the King's whole lifestyle and modern attitudes to life.
Edward VIII: The Plot to Topple a King (2013) is a documentary film directed by Louise Wardle, released on February 3, 2013 with a runtime of 48m. It stars Steve John Shepherd, David Calder, Rupert Procter and Hugo Vickers.
- Director:
- Louise Wardle
- Producers:
- Louise Wardle
- Status:
- Released
Edward VIII: The Plot to Topple a King Cast & Crew
Main cast
Steve John Shepherd
as Narrator
David Calder
as Cosmo Gordon Lang
Rupert Procter
as Alan Don
Hugo Vickers
as Self - Royal Biographer
- Robert Beaken
Robert Beaken
as Self - Author, 'Cosmo Lang, Archbishop in War and Crisis'
- Matthew Grimley
Matthew Grimley
as Matthew Grimley: Self - University of Oxford
- Philip Ziegler
Philip Ziegler
as Philip Ziegler: Self - Official Biographer, Edward VIII
- Susan Williams
Susan Williams
as Susan Williams: Self - Author, 'The People's King'
Key crew
Directed by Louise Wardle, produced by Louise Wardle.
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Edward VIII: The Plot to Topple a King – Frequently Asked Questions
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The main cast of Edward VIII: The Plot to Topple a King (2013) includes Steve John Shepherd, David Calder, Rupert Procter, Hugo Vickers and Robert Beaken. The film was directed by Louise Wardle. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Edward VIII: The Plot to Topple a King released?
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Edward VIII: The Plot to Topple a King was released on February 3, 2013 and runs for 48m.