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The Jewel in the Crown

The Jewel in the Crown

Score: 6.4

Genre: Drama

First air date: 1984-01-09

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.

Actors:

Tim Pigott-Smith

Tim Pigott-Smith

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