| Title |
The jewel in the crown. |
| Published |
[Pyrmont, New South Wales] : Distributed by Roadshow Entertainment, [2014] |
| ©1984 |
| Description |
4 DVD-videos (approximately 778 min.) : sound, colour ; 12 cm |
| Notes |
"C-115044-9." |
| Includes special features. |
| Originally broadcast in 1984. |
| Based on The Raj quartet by Paul Scott. |
| Contents |
Crossing the river -- The Bibighar Gardens -- Questions of loyalty Incidents at a wedding -- The regimental silver -- Ordeal by fire -- Daughters of the regiment -- The days of the scorpion -- The towers of silence -- An evening at the Maharanee's -- Travelling companions -- The moghul room -- Pandora's box -- The division of spoils. |
| Credits |
Directed by Christopher Morahan, Jim O'Brien. |
| Performers |
Dame Peggy Ashcroft, Art Malik, Tim Pigott-Smith, Charles Dance, Susan Wooldridge, Geraldine James. |
| Summary |
"Set in the fictional city of Mayapore between 1942 and 1947 - in the years leading up to Indian independence and the last days of British rule in India, this award-winning drama examines the complex relationship which existed between the British Empire and its "subjects" and depicts the lives and loves of people caught in the turbulence of India struggling to break the chains of oppression"--Container. |
| Target audience note |
Rated: M. |
| System details |
PAL ; Region 4. |
| Language note |
In English. Subtitles in English HOH. |
| Subjects |
India -- History -- Autonomy and independence movements -- Drama |
| India -- History -- 20th century -- Drama |
| India -- Politics and government -- 20th century -- Drama |
| India -- History -- Drama |
| Genre |
Television mini-series |
| Romance television programs |
| Video recordings for the hearing impaired |
| Other Names |
Morahan, Christopher televisioin director. |
| Ashcroft, Peggy, 1907-1991 actor. |
| Scott, Paul, 1920-1978. Raj quartet |
| Added Title |
Contained in (work): Jewel in the crown (Television program) |
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