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The Jewel in the Crown

1984 Drama 1 season

TMDB rating 6.5/10 Ended

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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  • 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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Cast and details

  • Tim Pigott-SmithRonald Merrick
  • Geraldine JamesSarah Layton
  • Wendy MorganSusan Layton
  • Judy ParfittMildred Layton
  • Geoffrey BeeversKevin Coley
  • Peggy AshcroftBarbie Batchelor
  • Rosemary LeachAunt Fenny
  • Derrick BrancheAhmed Kasim
  • Art MalikHari Kumar
  • Nicholas Le PrevostNigel Rowan
  • Eric PorterDimitri Bronowsky
  • Antony BrownArthur Peplow
Created by
Irene Shubik, Paul Scott
Network
ITV1
First aired
Jan 9, 1984
Latest episode
Apr 3, 1984

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