Overview
The Jewel in the Crown is a 1984 British television miniseries based on Paul Scott's The Raj Quartet novels. In India during the final years of British rule in World War II, an unjust arrest for rape sets off questions of identity and personal responsibility being explored against a background of war and personal intrigue. The critically acclaimed drama explores the complex relationships between the British colonizers and the Indian population, focusing on themes of cultural clash, racial tension, and the decline of the empire.
CreatorsIrene Shubik, Paul Scott
ProducersChristopher Morahan, Milly Preece
WritersPaul Scott, Irene Shubik, Ken Taylor
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First air date1984-01-09
Last air date1984-04-03
Production countriesUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
Production companiesGranada Television
