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Title: The Jewel in the Crown (1984)
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| Series cast summary: | |||
| Tim Pigott-Smith | ... | Ronald Merrick 13 episodes, 1984 | |
| Geraldine James | ... | Sarah Layton 12 episodes, 1984 | |
| Wendy Morgan | ... | Susan Layton 11 episodes, 1984 | |
| Judy Parfitt | ... | Mildred Layton 9 episodes, 1984 | |
| Rosemary Leach | ... | Aunt Fenny 7 episodes, 1984 | |
| Peggy Ashcroft | ... | Barbie Batchelor 7 episodes, 1984 | |
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Geoffrey Beevers | ... | Kevin Coley 7 episodes, 1984 |
| Eric Porter | ... | Dimitri Bronowsky 6 episodes, 1984 | |
| Nicholas Le Prevost | ... | Nigel Rowan 6 episodes, 1984 | |
| Art Malik | ... | Hari Kumar 6 episodes, 1984 | |
| Derrick Branche | ... | Ahmed Kasim 6 episodes, 1984 | |
The British Raj: though their position seems secure, thoughtful English men and women know that "their" time in India is coming to an end. The story begins with an unjust arrest for rape, and the consequences of this echo through the series. Questions of identity and personal responsibility are explored against a background of war and personal intrigue. Written by Cleo <frede005@maroon.tc.umn.edu>
I can't understand why there are so many negative comments on 'The Jewel in the Crown'. What a well-made series with great performances. Yes, it does tend to drag during the first three or four episodes but anyone who's read 'The Raj Quartet' would realize that the book is just so - several seemingly unrelated events taking place in a larger political context. The series was definitely better than the books and effectively recreated the political milieu of the time. I could read the quartet only after having seen the mini. Kudos to Ken Taylor for his adaptation of a convoluted epic. Definitely a Herculean task. And kudos to the directors (Christopher Morahan & Jim O'Brien) who despite the mammoth task of filming a period piece did it with panache. Anyone who has worked in India (especially a foreign crew) would know just how frustrating an experience it can be. Yet, they've come out with a magnificent product. Truly a classic. Fine viewing. Definitely recommended.