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Irene Shubik
Paul Scott

The Jewel in the Crown 1984

Drama/

Type - Miniseries

Status - Ended

Overview

The Jewel in the Crown is a 1984 British television miniseries based on Paul Scott's The Raj Quartet novels. 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. The critically acclaimed drama explores the complex relationships between the British colonizers and the Indian population, focusing on themes of cultural clash, racial tension, and the decline of the empire.

1 Seasons | 14 Episodes
Miniseries | 1984

Season 1 of The Jewel in the Crown premiered on Jan 09,1984

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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