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The Jewel in the Crown
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Adapted for television from the four novels by Paul Scott, "The Raj Quartet", The Jewel in the Crown is set in India in the last uneasy years of British rule, when rioting and violence heralded the granting of independence. It is the story of the men and women of both ruling and ruled classes, trying amidst the turmoil to come to terms with the drastic changes taking place around them.
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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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51:46
Susan’s baby is rescued from a ring of fire and Barbie makes an appalling discovery.
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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.