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Jan 9, 1984 Season 1 Episode 1 106 min 15

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The Jewel in the Crown Season 1

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Season 1 Episode 1 — Aired on Jan 9, 1984 • runs about 106 minutes.

Notable cast/guest names in this episode include Tim Pigott-Smith.

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Synopsis

The story begins in 1942. The Japanese are threatening to invade and Gandhi is calling on the British to quit India. In Mayapore Hari Kumar comes under suspicion of subversion by Merrick, the District Superintendent of Police. This turns to hatred when Hari begins a relationship with Daphne Manners, the object of Merrick's affections. It is the start of a chain of events binding English and Indians in a web of love, tragedy and death.