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The Jewel in the Crown

1984·Series·TV-14·50 min·6.5(25)

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.

Where to watch The Jewel in the Crown in United States

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United StatesPBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel, Thirteen, WETA+Google Play Movies
United KingdomITVXApple TV Store, Amazon Video
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GermanyAmazon Video

About The Jewel in the Crown

The Jewel in the Crown is a 1984 English-language drama series created by Irene Shubik and Paul Scott. It spans 1 season and 14 episodes and has concluded. In United States, it is currently streaming on PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel, Thirteen, WETA+.

The Jewel in the Crown was produced by Granada Television and made in United Kingdom. It was first aired on January 9, 1984, and carries a TV-14 certification.

Created by
Irene Shubik, Paul Scott
Writers
Ken Taylor, Irene Shubik, Paul Scott
First aired
January 9, 1984
Last aired
April 3, 1984
Original language
English
Age rating
TV-14
Status
Ended
Seasons
1 (14 episodes)
Network
ITV1
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Granada Television
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The Jewel in the Crown cast & crew

The Jewel in the Crown was created by Irene Shubik and Paul Scott and written by Ken Taylor, Irene Shubik, and Paul Scott.

Behind the camera, cinematography is by Ray Goode and it was produced by Denis Forman and Christopher Morahan.

Is The Jewel in the Crown worth watching?

With 1 season and 14 episodes, it's a quick, bingeable run.

If you enjoy drama, The Jewel in the Crown is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Jewel in the Crown

In United States, you can stream The Jewel in the Crown on PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel, Thirteen, and WETA+, or rent and buy it on Google Play Movies. Click any service above to open it directly.

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Cast of The Jewel in the Crown

Tim Pigott-Smith

Tim Pigott-Smith

Ronald Merrick

The Jewel in the Crown — FAQs

Where can I watch The Jewel in the Crown in United States?

The Jewel in the Crown is streaming on PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel, Thirteen, WETA+ in United States.

Is The Jewel in the Crown on PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel?

Yes — The Jewel in the Crown is currently available on PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel in United States.

What language is The Jewel in the Crown in?

The Jewel in the Crown is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How many seasons of The Jewel in the Crown are there?

The Jewel in the Crown has 1 season with 14 episodes in total.

What is The Jewel in the Crown rated?

The Jewel in the Crown is rated TV-14. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 25 ratings.

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