The Jewel in the Crown

The Jewel in the Crown

6.7

1984-01-09

A sweeping drama about the ruling and ruled classes of World War II India, the story begins with an unjust arrest for rape. The consequences of this arrest echo throughout the series with questions of identity and personal responsibility being explored against a background of war and personal intrigue.

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The Jewel in the Crown

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A sweeping drama about the ruling and ruled classes of World War II India, the story begins with an unjust arrest for rape. The consequences of this arrest echo throughout the series with questions of identity and personal responsibility being explored against a background of war and personal intrigue.

First Aired

1984-01-09

Last Aired

1984-04-03

Seasons

1

Episodes

14

Director

Paul Scott

Irene Shubik

Status

Ended

Genres

Drama

Language

English

Network

ITV1

Production

Granada Television

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    Geraldine James

    Geraldine James
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    Art Malik

    Art Malik
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    Tim Pigott-Smith

    Tim Pigott-Smith
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    Wendy Morgan

    Wendy Morgan
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    Judy Parfitt

    Judy Parfitt
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    Rosemary Leach

    Rosemary Leach
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    Peggy Ashcroft

    Peggy Ashcroft
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    Geoffrey Beevers

    Geoffrey Beevers
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    Eric Porter

    Eric Porter
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    Nicholas Le Prevost

    Nicholas Le Prevost
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    Derrick Branche

    Derrick Branche
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    Charles Dance

    Charles Dance
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    Rachel Kempson

    Rachel Kempson
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    Susan Wooldridge

    Susan Wooldridge
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    Saeed Jaffrey

    Saeed Jaffrey
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    Om Puri

    Om Puri
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    Karan Kapoor

    Karan Kapoor