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

With the Japanese surrender and the end of the war, Perron puts into effect his plan for a quick demobilisation. He also hears a strange tale from one of the nurses, “Sophie” Tucker about Lance Corporal Pinker, who served as a clerk to Dr. Samuels, the hospital psychiatrist. Pinker was a young man who was confused about his sexuality and only became aware of homosexuality while reading patient files. While in the bazaar one night, he met a young Indian boy and they spent some time together. The whole thing was set up however by then Major Ronald Merrick so he could blackmail Pinker into giving him access to a particular patient’s file. Nigel Rowan has to leave suddenly but gives Guy the file on their old schoolmate, Hari Kumar. Guy and Sarah also get to spend some private time together.

Jewel in the Crown Series

You can find an overview and episode guide here.

Production & Filming Details

• Release Date: 20 March 1984.
• Running Time: 53 minutes.
• Rating: 15.
• Country: UK and India.
• Language: English and Hindi.

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