The jewel in the crown [videorecording (DVD)] / produced by Granada Television in association with WGBH Boston ; produced by Christopher Morahan ; directed by Christopher Morahan and Jim O'Brien ; written by Paul Scott.
Format:
[videorecording (DVD)] /
Publisher:
A & E Home Video,
Copyright Date:
2002
Description:
4 videodiscs (ca. 750 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Originally released as a television series in 1984. Adapted by Ken Taylor from Paul Scott's novel The Raj quartet. Tim Pigott-Smith, Susan Wooldridge, Art Malik, Peggy Ashcroft, Charles Dance.
Contents:
V.1. Crossing the river - The Bibighar gardens, Questions of Loyalty. -- v.2. Incidents at a wedding, The regimental silver. - Ordeal by fire, Daughters of the regiment. -- v.3. The day of the scorpion, The towers of silence. - An evening at the Maharanee's, Travelling companions. -- v.4. The moghul room, Pandora's box. - A Division of spoils.
Summary:
Tells the epic story of men and women caught up in a struggle of race and class during the last five years of British rule in India.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.