I get lost in the fantasy of the Raj period of English occupation of India. The sound and picture quality of Amazon's streaming HD version of this fantastic series is vastly superior to the 25th anniversary DVDs, which I bought some time ago and which are atrocious. And Tim Piggot-Smith as the terrifying Ronald Merrick. My favorite PBS/BBC Masterpiece Theatre series. The Jewel in the Crown From $1.99. Please try againTravelling or based outside United States?
At Mayapore Hari Kumar comes under suspicion of subversion by Merrick, the District Superintendent of Police.Daphne and Hari have been drawn closer together. Please try againSorry, we failed to record your vote. Regardless of the scandal and the risks, Daphne is determined to give birth to the child she believes is Hari's. Barbie embarks on a generous mission but is turned back by an appalling discovery.Bombay, 1945. I too remember watching this when it was first shown on PBS, along with Alistair Cook's wonderful commentary. He discovers that Merrick had married Susan but was subsequently been killed. Truly a dramatic masterpiece. About to be posted to the war front, Teddie Bingham and his fiancee Susan Layton decide to bring forward their marriage.The arrangements for Susan and Teddie's wedding are threatened, but Merrick provides a solution. Guy Perron, working in Intelligence with Merrick, meets Sarah, who has come to Bombay to welcome her father home.Sarah learns to her great distress that Merrick is about to announce his engagement to Susan. Still in Calcutta, Sarah accepts Jimmy Clarke's invitation to attend a party and finds a somewhat mixed crowd.

Daphne has been prevented from seeing him. Sarah embarks on a journey to bring comfort to a wounded man and in Calcutta comes face to face with the war and its pain.While visiting Merrick in Calcutta, Sarah meets Jimmy Clark who challenges many of the values by which she lives. Writer Paul Scott - his four novels "The Raj Quartet" are the basis for this series - actually served in India. Merrick too is close to madness, but who will snap first?Susan's baby has been rescued from the ring of fire that nearly engulfed him. I love this series so much I finally bought it so I could indulge myself anytime I want..and have purchased a couple of books to accompany my favorite TV series ever...PBS rules!!!! The Jewel in the Crown is a 1984 British television serial about the final days of the British Raj in India during and after World War II, based upon the Raj Quartet novels (1965-1975) by British author Paul Scott. When she dies soon afterward, Mildred won't hear of sending Mabel's remains all the way to Ranpur and orders Barbie to leave the house as soon as possible. Stunning, award-winning drama set in India during the Second World War and the independence riots. In Pankot Mabel Layton reveals to Barbie Batchelor why she and Mildred Layton do not get along very well. If you're worried about the 'reproduction' in HD or spotty filming (as mentioned in some other reviews) - I didn't experience any hiccups, and I feel this story is so well-told, the production is so good, that I, for once, didn't even notice whether it looks like other HD reproductions. On the lakes of Kashmir the sound of a baby crying arouses the curiosity of Sarah Layton - a daughter of the regiment. Watch The Jewel in the Crown: Daughters of the Regiment from Season 1 at TVGuide.com Watching this magnificently restored (in HD) series is an experience; like stepping inside another world. In Pankot, another daughter of the regiment confesses her own act of rebellion long ago.Sarah returns to Pankot to find her sister Susan becoming increasingly agitated by her new baby. Video availability outside of United States varies. From the historical context to the psychological portraits of the British, the Indians, and those caught in between - a masterful portrayal of the people, policies, and nations in a bittersweet time of change for both countries.
She also finds that Clarke isn't quite the gentleman her aunt Fenny made him out to be. The events of that night also trouble Lady Manners as she works to have Hari freed from jail.Sarah tells Susan of her husband, and they learn of great bravery from an unexpected quarter. Hari, still keeping his promise of silence, remains in prison. After an assignation with him in the Bibighar Gardens, on a night of rioting and protest, she returns home claiming to have been raped. A well made classic, always watchable and enjoyable. If you can stream this, that's the route to go. In Pankot Mabel Layton reveals to Barbie Batchelor why she and Mildred Layton do not get along very well. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Choose an adventure below and discover your next favorite movie or TV show.Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Suspicious, he investigates.Guy discovers the horrific details of Merricks death. Looking for something to watch? If you're a romantic armchair traveler who is interested in exploring different cultures and periods in history, this series is right up your alley. Bought this one as a present as I already have a copy. I meant to buy one episode to try it, and my daughter clicked the season. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Although I first saw it 30 years ago, it is as fresh as ever! Please try againSorry, we failed to record your vote. Check out the lineup of new movies and shows streaming on Netflix this month, including Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? The last days of the British Raj in India, played out against the chaos of WWII, minutely focused around a primary narrative strand -- the tragic romance of Daphne Manners and Hari Kumar -- actively haunt and inform the rest of the long story.


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