About this series
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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Quick facts
First Aired
1984
Seasons
1
Episodes
14
TMDB Rating
⭐ 6.5/10
Votes
25
Genre
Drama
Status
Ended
Network
ITV1
Director
Language
EN
Seasons
S01E01
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 Mayapore Hari Kumar comes under suspicion of subversion by M…
S01E02
The Bibighar Gardens
It is now August 1942. In Mayapore, Daphne and Hari draw closer together despite warnings from Ronald Merrick. Daphne and Hari quarrel and the divide between them is seemingly unbr…
S01E03
Questions of Loyalty
Hari, still keeping his promise of silence, remains in prison. Daphne has been prevented from seeing him. Regardless of the scandal and the risks, Daphne is determined to give birt…
S01E04
Incidents at a Wedding
The hasty arrangements for Susan and Teddy's wedding are threatened, but Ronald Merrick provides a solution. The Layton family gathers in Mirat as guests of its ruler, the Nawab, w…
S01E05
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 to the church. Merrick apologises to Sarah and explains the c…
S01E06
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 his life. Sarah embarks on a journey to bring comfort to a wo…
S01E07
Daughters of the Regiment
While visiting the wounded Ronald Merrick in Calcutta, Sarah meets Jimmy Clark who later challenges many of the values by which she lives. In Pankot another daughter of the regimen…
S01E08
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 madness, but who will snap first?
S01E09
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? Barbie embarks on a generous mission but is turned back by …
S01E10
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 welcome him home. Also in Bombay, Sergeant Guy Perron of Milit…
S01E11
Travelling Companions
On 6th August 1945 Barbie lies in hospital in Rampur. Sarah meets Guy in Bombay, after which she and her father travel to Pankot for his home-coming. There are other travellers who…
S01E12
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. Guy and Sarah find that their friendship with Hari is drawing …
S01E13
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 discovers that Merrick had married Susan but was subsequently kil…
S01E14
The Division of the Spoils
Guy discovers the horrific details of Merricks death. He travels to Ranpur for the independence celebrations, but the train is besieged and Ahmed Kasim and other Muslims are killed…
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Questions about The Jewel in the Crown
How many seasons does The Jewel in the Crown have?
The Jewel in the Crown has 1 season and 14 episodes total.
Who created The Jewel in the Crown?
The Jewel in the Crown was created by Irene Shubik and first aired in 1984.
What genre is The Jewel in the Crown?
The Jewel in the Crown is a Drama series.
Who stars in The Jewel in the Crown?
The cast of The Jewel in the Crown includes Tim Pigott-Smith.
What is the TMDB rating for The Jewel in the Crown?
The Jewel in the Crown has a TMDB rating of 6.5/10 based on 25 votes.
