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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.
Crossing the RiverJan 9, 1984 · 106mThe 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.
The Bibighar GardensJan 10, 1984 · 52mIt is now August 1942. In Mayapore, Daphne and Hari draw closer together despite warnings from Ronald Merrick. Daphne and Hari quarrel and the divide between them is seemingly unbridgeable. On a night of rioting and protest Daphne has not returned home. Merrick searches for her with more than official zeal. Meanwhile Daphne finds herself drawn toward the darkness of the Bibighar Gardens and its ghosts.
Questions of LoyaltyJan 17, 1984 · 51mHari, still keeping his promise of silence, remains in prison. Daphne has been prevented from seeing him. Regardless of the scandal and the risks, Daphne is determined to give birth to the child she believes is Hari's. On the lakes of Kashmir the sound of a baby crying arouses the curiosity of Sarah Layton-a daughter of the regiment. And in the princely state of Mirat, Teddy Bingham is asked by an ex-policeman to keep a secret.
Incidents at a WeddingJan 24, 1984 · 52mThe hasty arrangements for Susan and Teddy's wedding are threatened, but Ronald Merrick provides a solution. The Layton family gathers in Mirat as guests of its ruler, the Nawab, who may even attend the wedding. However, what should be a happy occasion is overshadowed by unexplained incidents.
The Regimental SilverJan 31, 1984 · 51mSusan and Teddy's wedding day is a happy one, except for the strange attack on the car taking Ronald Merrick and Teddy to the church. Merrick apologises to Sarah and explains the connections between Mirat and Mayapore where Daphne was attacked. What happened on the night of the Bibighar haunts Lady Manners too.
Ordeal by FireFeb 7, 1984 · 52mIn Pankot, Sarah has to break the news of Teddy's death to Susan. Later they learn together of a brave attempt to save his life. Sarah embarks on a journey to bring comfort to a wounded man and comes face to face with the war and its pain in Calcutta.
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.
Tim Pigott-SmithRonald Merrick
Geraldine JamesSarah Layton
Wendy MorganSusan Layton
Judy ParfittMildred Layton
Geoffrey BeeversKevin Coley
Peggy AshcroftBarbie Batchelor
Rosemary LeachAunt Fenny
Derrick BrancheAhmed Kasim
Art MalikHari Kumar
Nicholas Le PrevostNigel Rowan
Eric PorterDimitri Bronowsky
Charles DanceGuy Perron
Anna CropperNicky Paynton
Rachel KempsonLady Manners
Frederick TrevesColonel John Layton
Fabia DrakeMabel Layton
James BreeUncle Arthur
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