Jewel in the Crown

Jewel in the Crown

Drama 1984

Set in northern India during the 1939-45 war and the Independence riots, this award-winning series tells the story of the Indian people amid a period of violent and catastrophic change.

Drama 1984

Starring Charles Dance, Peggy Ashcroft, Tim Pigott-Smith

EPISODE 1

Crossing the River

Daphne Manners arrives in India for the first time and meets Hari Kumar.

1 hr 44 min · 9 Jan 1984
EPISODE 2

The Bibighar Gardens

The controversy around Daphne's and Hari's relationship escalates to a surprising degree.

51 min · 10 Jan 1984
EPISODE 3

Questions of Loyalty

Hari remains in prison while Daphne gives birth.

50 min · 17 Jan 1984
EPISODE 4

Incidents at a Wedding

Merrick serves as best man at Teddy's and Susan's wedding.

51 min · 24 Jan 1984
EPISODE 5

The Regimental Silver

Susan prepares to celebrate her 21st birthday.

51 min · 31 Jan 1984
EPISODE 6

Ordeal by Fire

Merrick reveals the details of Teddy's death.

50 min · 7 Feb 1984

Charles Dance

Guy Perron
Peggy Ashcroft

Barbara Batchelor
Tim Pigott-Smith

Ronald Merrick
Derrick Branche

Ahmed Kasim
Geraldine James

Sarah Layton

About

Jewel in the Crown

DRAMA

Set in northern India during the 1939-45 war and the Independence riots, this award-winning series tells the story of the Indian people amid a period of violent and catastrophic change.

Information

Studio: PBS
Released: 1984
Region of Origin: United Kingdom

Languages

Original Audio: English, English (United Kingdom)
Audio: English (United States) (AAC)