Edward the King (mini-series) - The 13-Part Series, a.k.a. 'Edward the Seventh', Comes to North America this Fall

A sweeping saga of royalty, scandal, and the man who waited a lifetime to be king.

Though he waited nearly 60 years to become king, and reigned for only nine, Edward VII changed the British monarchy forever. Derided by his mother, Queen Victoria, as frivolous and untrustworthy, Edward was in fact a skillful, determined diplomat who longed to be useful to his country. This classic 13-part British miniseries dramatizes his life from frustrated prince and inveterate philanderer to loving father and respected statesman. Firmly grounded in history, it intimately depicts the palace dynamics that reverberated in Parliament and beyond during the years preceding World War I.

Winner of an Emmy® and multiple BAFTA awards (including best drama series), this deluxe production boasts a star-studded cast, including Timothy West, Annette Crosbie, Robert Hardy, John Gielgud, Felicity Kendal, Charles Dance, and Francesca Annis. With richly detailed sets and costumes, Edward the King recreates England at the height of its empire and a monarchy on the verge of transformation.

The award-winning '70s British mini-series Edward the King (which was broadcast in the U.K. as Edward the Seventh) arrives on DVD in the USA ($59.99 SRP) and Canada (CA$69.99 SRP) as a 4-disc set. It includes all 13 episodes (675 minutes) plus bonus Commentaries for selected episodes by Timothy West, Annette Crosbie, and director John Gorrie; 2 Featurettes ("The Story of Edward the King" and "Robert Hardy: In Depth"); Introductions for selected episodes by Robert McNeal; Trailers; and a Photo Gallery with commentary by the stars and director. It's available in North America on September 30th.