The Jewel in the Crown

Overview

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.

Details

Status

Ended

First aired

January 9, 1984

Last aired

April 3, 1984

Episodes

14

Network

ITV1

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Countries

United Kingdom

Production

Granada Television

Creators

Paul Scott, Irene Shubik