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The Jewel in the Crown
The Towers of Silence
Season 1
Episode 9
Susan’s baby has been rescued from the ring of fire that nearly engulfed him. Barbie embarks on a generous mission, but is turned back by an appalling discovery.
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49:54
As Guy travels to Ranpur for independence celebrations, the train is besieged.
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51:32
Guy returns to India on the eve of independence to observe the last days of British rule.
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51:11
Merrick is recalled to Delhi and Guy and Sarah’s friendship with Hari draws them together.
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51:12
Sarah is distressed to learn that Merrick is about to announce his engagement to Susan.
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52:09
Guy Perron, working in intelligence with Merrick, meets Sarah in 1945 Bombay.
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51:19
Susan is becoming increasingly agitated by her new baby.
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50:58
Visiting Merrick in Calcutta, Sarah meets Jimmy Clark, who challenges many her values.
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50:34
In Calcutta, Sarah comes face to face with the war and its pain.
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51:00
Merrick explains the connections between Mirat and Mayapore, where Daphne was attacked.
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51:39
The arrangements for Susan and Teddie’s wedding are threatened
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50:54
Daphne dies giving birth to Hari’s daughter, and her aunt decides to raise the child.
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51:31
On a night of rioting and protest, Daphne returns home, claiming she’s been raped.