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The Jewel in the Crown
The Jewel in the Crown

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The Jewel in the Crown

NR

The Jewel in the Crown

TV-14·1984·14 episodes

Summary

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.

Crew

Creator

Paul Scott

Creator

Irene Shubik

Status:

Ended

Original Language:

English

Type:

Miniseries

Networks:

ITV1

Keywords

rape
based on novel or book
world war ii
miniseries
india
period drama
1940s
british raj