The Jewel in the Crown
The Jewel in the Crown

The Jewel in the Crown

1984 1 Seasons 14 Episodes ⭐ 6.5 Drama

In India, during the final years of British rule in World War II, an unjust arrest for rape sets off questions of identity and personal responsibility being explored against a background of war and personal intrigue.

In India, during the final years of British rule in World War II, an unjust arrest for rape sets off questions of identity and personal responsibility being explored against a background of war and personal intrigue.

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Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

Crossing the River

The story begins in 1942. The Japanese are threatening to invade and Gandhi is calling on the British to quit India. In

EP 2

The Bibighar Gardens

It is now August 1942. In Mayapore, Daphne and Hari draw closer together despite warnings from Ronald Merrick. Daphne an

EP 3

Questions of Loyalty

Hari, still keeping his promise of silence, remains in prison. Daphne has been prevented from seeing him. Regardless of

EP 4

Incidents at a Wedding

The hasty arrangements for Susan and Teddy's wedding are threatened, but Ronald Merrick provides a solution. The Layton

EP 5

The Regimental Silver

Susan and Teddy's wedding day is a happy one, except for the strange attack on the car taking Ronald Merrick and Teddy t

EP 6

Ordeal by Fire

In Pankot, Sarah has to break the news of Teddy's death to Susan. Later they learn together of a brave attempt to save h

EP 7

Daughters of the Regiment

While visiting the wounded Ronald Merrick in Calcutta, Sarah meets Jimmy Clark who later challenges many of the values b

EP 8

The Day of the Scorpion

Sarah returns to Pankot to find her sister Susan becoming increasingly agitated by her new baby. Merrick too is close to

EP 9

The Towers of Silence

Susan's baby has been rescued from the ring of fire that nearly engulfed him, but how did that awful moment leave Susan?

EP 10

An Evening at the Maharanee's

It is 1945. Colonel Layton has been released from prison camp. Sarah visits Barbie in hospital then goes to Bombay to we

EP 11

Travelling Companions

On 6th August 1945 Barbie lies in hospital in Rampur. Sarah meets Guy in Bombay, after which she and her father travel t

EP 12

The Moghul Room

Merrick, having blackmailed an orderly to gain access to Susan's records, is recalled to Delhi at the end of the war. Gu

EP 13

Pandora's Box

In August 1947 Guy Perron returns to India on the eve of independence to observe the last days of British rule. He disco

EP 14

The Division of the Spoils

Guy discovers the horrific details of Merricks death. He travels to Ranpur for the independence celebrations, but the tr

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