The Jewel in the Crown 1984
What is The Jewel in the Crown?
The Jewel in the Crown is a television series first released in 1984. Catalogued under Drama.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1984
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 14
- Runtime
- 50 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 9, 1984
- Networks
- ITV1
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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The Jewel in the Crown is a television series first released in 1984. Catalogued under Drama. Status: Ended. A full overview for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.
Should you watch it?
“A wrongful arrest in wartime India unravels tangled identities and moral dilemmas.”
- Explores complex questions of identity and responsibility
- Set against the backdrop of WWII and the end of British rule in India
- Features nuanced period drama
- Rated TV-14, so it contains mature themes unsuitable for younger audiences
Watch it if you appreciate layered historical dramas that probe personal and societal conflicts.
The series presents mature themes and wartime tension, making it appropriate for adult viewers.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 14 episodes
- E1 Crossing the River Jan 9, 1984
- E2 The Bibighar Gardens Jan 10, 1984
- E3 Questions of Loyalty Jan 17, 1984
- E4 Incidents at a Wedding Jan 24, 1984
- E5 The Regimental Silver Jan 31, 1984
- E6 Ordeal by Fire Feb 7, 1984
- E7 Daughters of the Regiment Feb 14, 1984
- E8 The Day of the Scorpion Feb 21, 1984
- E9 The Towers of Silence Feb 28, 1984
- E10 An Evening at the Maharanee's Mar 6, 1984
- E11 Travelling Companions Mar 13, 1984
- E12 The Moghul Room Mar 20, 1984
- E13 Pandora's Box Mar 27, 1984
- E14 The Division of the Spoils Apr 3, 1984
Frequently asked questions
When does the series take place?
It is set in India during the final years of British rule in World War II.
What event sparks the story?
An unjust arrest for rape initiates the narrative.
What themes does the series explore?
It examines identity, personal responsibility, and the impact of war and colonial rule.
What is the content rating?
The series carries a TV‑14 rating, indicating mature content.
What genre is the series?
It is a drama series.