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S1·E1 Crossing the River

Episode
Season 1, Episode 1
Air Date
January 9, 1984
Runtime
106 minutes
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired January 9, 1984 106 min
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Synopsis

The story begins in 1942. The Japanese are threatening to invade and Gandhi is calling on the British to quit India. In Mayapore Hari Kumar comes under suspicion of subversion by Merrick, the District Superintendent of Police. This turns to hatred when Hari begins a relationship with Daphne Manners, the object of Merrick's affections. It is the start of a chain of events binding English and Indians in a web of love, tragedy and death.

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When did Season 1 Episode 1 of The Jewel in the Crown air?

Season 1, Episode 1 ('Crossing the River') originally aired on January 9, 1984.

How long is Season 1 Episode 1 ('Crossing the River')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 106 minutes.

What happens in The Jewel in the Crown Season 1 Episode 1?

The story begins in 1942. The Japanese are threatening to invade and Gandhi is calling on the British to quit India. In Mayapore Hari Kumar comes under suspicion of subversion by Merrick, the District Superintendent of Police. This turns to hatred when Hari begins a relationship with Daphne Manners,...

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