The Jewel in the Crown S1E1 — Crossing the River

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The Jewel in the Crown•Season 1•Episode 1

Crossing the River

7.9/10 · 106 votesJan 9, 1984106 min

Ranked #12 of 14 in Season 1•−0.1 vs season avg

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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

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Season 1 Episodes14

Crossing the River

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E5 8.2

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E6 8.0

Ordeal by Fire

E7 8.1

Daughters of the Regiment

E8 8.1

The Day of the Scorpion

E9 8.1

The Towers of Silence

E10 8.1

An Evening at the Maharanee's

E11 7.9

Travelling Companions

E12 8.0

The Moghul Room

E13 8.0

Pandora's Box

E14 8.5

The Division of the Spoils

Cast1

Tim Pigott-Smith

Ronald Merrick

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Episode Summary

"Crossing the River" is episode 1 of The Jewel in the Crown season 1. It scored 7.9/10 from 106 votes, ranking #12 of 14 episodes this season (season average 8.0). It aired on January 9, 1984.

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