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Granada TV's dramatisation of Paul Scott's novels about the last days of the British Raj in India. In 'Crossing the River' Daphne Mannings arrives in India for the first time and meets Hari Kumar. 'The Bibighar Gardens' sees the controversy around Daphne and Hari's relationship escalate to a surprising degree. 'Questions of Loyalty' has Hari remaining in prison while Daphne gives birth. 'Incidents at a Wedding' finds Meyrick serving as best man at Teddy and Susan's wedding. 'Regimental Silver' sees Susan prepare to celebrate her 21st birthday. 'Ordeal by Fire' has Meyrick reveal the details of Teddy's death. 'Daughters of the Regiment' finds Sarah the centre of attention when she visits Aunt Fenny. In 'The Day of the Scorpion' Sarah meets the Count while travelling home. 'The Towers of Silence' sees Barbie fall ill after a visit to the home of Captain Cowley. 'An Evening at the Maharanee's' has Meyrick interrogate some suspected traitors. 'Travelling Companion' finds Sarah promoted to the rank of Sergeant. 'The Moghul Room' sees Peron investigate the secrets in Meyrick's past. 'Pandora's Box' has Susie struggle to regain her balance after Meyrick's accident. And finally, in 'The Division of the Spoils', the story of Meyrick's demise is recounted in full.

Please note this is a region 2 DVD and will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play. Available for the first time on DVD. A lavish 21st Anniversary edition of the seminal 'Jewel In The Crown' TV miniseries, adapted from Paul Scott's Booker-winning 'Raj Quartet' novels. The British Raj: though their position outwardly seems secure, the perceptive among the English nationals in India know that, with impending moves towards independence, "their" time in the sub-continent is coming to an end... Actors    Peggy Ashcroft, Charles Dance, Geraldine James, Art Malik, Susan Woodridge, Tim Pigott-Smith, Geoffrey Beevers, Eric Porter, Rachel Kempson, Warren Clarke, Nicholas Farrell, Leslie Grantham, Saeed Jaffrey, Om Puri & Stuart Wilson Director    Christopher Morahan & Jim O'Brien Certificate    15 years and over Year    1984 Screen    Fullscreen 4:3 Languages    English - Dolby Digital (1.0) Mono Subtitles    English for the hearing impaired Duration    13 hours (approx) Region    Region 2 - Will only play on European Region 2 or multi-region DVD players.