Introduction

The Jewel in the Crown is a 1984 British television serial about the final days of the British Raj in India during and after World War II, based on British author Paul Scott’s Raj Quartet novels. Granada Television produced the series for the ITV network.

Outline

Sarah and her father return to Pankot and attempt to resume their normal lives. The Colonel is still worried about the well-being of his Havildar and has written the Governor seeking his assistance in the matter. With Sgt. Guy Peron in tow Ronald Merrick – now a Lieutenant Colonel – is travelling to Pankot to inform Colonel Layton that the Havildar has taken his own life. Peron is reunited with another old school friend, Nigel Rowan who is also enroute to Pankot to meet with Mohammed Ali Kassim – MAK – a noted leader of the Congress Party. Perron is billeted in the Sergeants’ quarters at the hospital and is well received until they become aware of his association with Merrick, at which point there is a decisive chill in the air. Sarah is shocked to learn that Merrick will be marrying her sister Susan.

Jewel in the Crown Series

You can find an overview and episode guide here.

Production & Filming Details

• Release Date: 13 March 1984.
• Running Time: 53 minutes.
• Rating: 15.
• Country: UK and India.
• Language: English and Hindi.

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