The Jewel in the Crown

198450m / epDrama

First aired

January 9, 1984

6.5

TMDB Score

65% match · 25 votes

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S01 · E11

Travelling Companions

Miniseries · Mar 13, 1984 · 52m

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 make the journey north with them, two old school fellows and a recently promoted Lt. Colonel. A number of questions need to be answered about loyalty, whether Merrick has finally met his match in Guy and whether it is time for another marriage.

About the Series

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Drama

Synopsis

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.

CreatorsIrene Shubik, Paul Scott

First aired
January 9, 1984
Last aired
April 3, 1984
Seasons
1 season · 14 episodes
Status
Ended
Original language
English
Network
ITV1

Top Billed Cast

Tim Pigott-Smith

Tim Pigott-Smith

Ronald Merrick

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