The Woman He Loved is a 1988 British HTV made-for-television romantic drama film for ITV about the abdication of Edward VIII. Directed by Charles Jarrott, it stars Anthony Andrews, Jane Seymour and Olivia de Havilland. Jane Seymour was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Film at the 46th Golden Globe Awards and Julie Harris was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie.[1][2] Costume designer Robin Fraser-Paye was also nominated for Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Costume Design for a Miniseries or a Special. It was partly shot at Shirenewton Hall in Monmouthshire. This was Olivia de Havilland's final acting role, before her death in 2020.

The Woman He Loved
Screenshot from the film
Jane Seymour and Anthony Andrews
GenreRomantic drama
Written byWilliam Luce
Directed byCharles Jarrott
StarringAnthony Andrews
Jane Seymour
Olivia de Havilland
Lucy Gutteridge
Tom Wilkinson
Julie Harris
ComposerAllyn Ferguson
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producerLarry A. Thompson
ProducerWilliam Hill
CinematographyBrian Morgan
EditorTerry Maisey
Running time100 minutes
Production companyLarry A. Thompson Productions
Original release
NetworkITV
Release3 April 1988 (1988-04-03)

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  1. ^ Bubbeo, Daniel (2002). The Women of Warner Brothers: The Lives and Careers of 15 Leading Ladies : with Filmographies for Each. McFarland. p. 71. ISBN 978-0-7864-1137-5. Retrieved 12 July 2012.
  2. ^ Orange Coast Magazine. Emmis Communications. January 1990. p. 69. ISSN 0279-0483. Retrieved 12 July 2012.
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