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- The Jewel in the Crown, acclaimed British television miniseries (1984) that was adapted by Ken Taylor from The Raj Quartet, a series of novels by Paul Scott about the last days of British rule in India. The story covers the period from 1942, in the midst of World War II, to the beginning of Indian independence in 1947.
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The Jewel in the Crown is a 1984 British television serial about the final days of the British Raj in India during and after World War II, based on British author Paul Scott's Raj Quartet novels. Granada Television produced the series for the ITV network.
The Jewel in the Crown, acclaimed British television miniseries (1984) that was adapted by Ken Taylor from The Raj Quartet, a series of novels by Paul Scott about the last days of British rule in India. The story covers the period from 1942, in the midst of World War II, to the beginning of Indian independence in 1947.
- Pat Bauer
The Jewel in the Crown: With Tim Pigott-Smith, Geraldine James, Wendy Morgan, Judy Parfitt. The sweeping drama about the ruling and ruled classes of WWII India, trying amidst the turmoil to come to terms with the drastic changes taking place around them, knowing that their lives will never be the same again.
- (2.4K)
- 1984-01-09
- Drama, History, Romance
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Lee previously directed the hit 2003 period drama Jewel in the Palace. [ 10 ] It was filmed at Yongin Daejanggeum Park located at Cheoin District , Yongin in Gyeonggi Province , where other historical dramas such as Moon Embracing the Sun , Jumong and Queen Seondeok were also filmed.
- Historical Romance
Dong Yi: With Han Hyo-joo, Lee So-yeon, Julia Lim, Kim So-yi. Story a simple maid that rises high in the royal harem as a consort and, ultimately, mother of the Korean king.
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- 2010-03-22
- Adventure, Drama, History
- 60
Set in 1942, English author Paul Scott’s historical novel The Jewel in the Crown (1966) follows a young Englishwoman who moves to India during the waning years of British rule.
Aug 19, 2023 · Our Classics Revisited series looks back at the sprawling 1984 adaptation of The Jewel in the Crown, one of the most famous and groundbreaking period dramas ever made.
