The Jewel in the Crown S1E9 — The Towers of Silence

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The Jewel in the Crown•Season 1•Episode 9

The Towers of Silence

8.1/10 · 68 votesFeb 28, 198452 min

Ranked #5 of 14 in Season 1•+0.1 vs season avg

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Susan's baby has been rescued from the ring of fire that nearly engulfed him, but how did that awful moment leave Susan? Barbie embarks on a generous mission but is turned back by an appalling discovery. Meanwhile, the Laytons have moved into Rose Cottage, but

Directed byChristopher Morahan

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Seasons1

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Season 1 Episodes14

Crossing the River

The Bibighar Gardens

Questions of Loyalty

Incidents at a Wedding

E5 8.2

The Regimental Silver

E6 8.0

Ordeal by Fire

E7 8.1

Daughters of the Regiment

E8 8.1

The Day of the Scorpion

E9 8.1Now viewing

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

Crew1

Christopher Morahan

Director

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Episode Summary

"The Towers of Silence" is episode 9 of The Jewel in the Crown season 1. It scored 8.1/10 from 68 votes, ranking #5 of 14 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Christopher Morahan, it aired on February 28, 1984.

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