Epic drama set in the summer of 1932 where India dreams of independence, but the British are clinging to power. Set against the sweeping grandeur of the Himalayas and tea plantations of Northern India, the drama tells the rich and explosive story of the decline of the British Empire and the birth of modern India, from both sides of the experience. At the heart of the story lie the implications and ramifications of the tangled web of passions, rivalries and clashes that define the lives of those brought together in this summer which will change everything.
Episodes
Episode 1
Ralph Whelan and the rest of the Indian Civil Service begin the annual move to Simla where the doyenne of British society Cynthia Coffin prepares the exclusive white British Club for the summer season.
Episode 2
Sarah becomes suspicious of Alice's past and begins some detective work to uncover the real reasons behind her move to India.
Episode 3
It's the Sipi Fair in Simla, the only time in the year that the Indian community are allowed onto the grounds of the British Club.
Episode 4
There's much excitement in Simla as the Viceroy arrives. Ralph is troubled when he discovers that the only evidence that linked Chandru Mohan to the Congress Party is missing.
Episode 5
Ralph tries to take advantage of divisions among the Indian communities. Cynthia is shocked by Eugene's revelation about his finances. Sarah places Alice in a very difficult position.
Episode 6
The pressure continues to mount on Ralph as Jaya reveals the real reason for her visit to Simla. A mountaineer saves Alice, Madeleine and Ronnie from a perilous situation.
Episode 7
Simla is buzzing as it prepares for the annual amateur dramatic production, but the play is overshadowed by the news that a murder victim has been found in the river.
Episode 8
The British community turn out in force for the murder trial. Ian is wracked with guilt about his part in Ramu's arrest and Leena is torn apart in the witness box.
Episode 9
Madeleine is dealt some devastating news, and Alice is terrified when Sarah threatens to tell everyone that Alice's husband is alive. Tensions between Ralph and Cynthia escalate.
Episode 10
In the final episode, Ramu Sood's fate is left in Ralph's hands, a vote takes place at the club to lift the colour bar, and Alice and Aafrin prepare to go public with their relationship.
Top Cast
Julie Walters
Cynthia Coffin
Henry Lloyd-Hughes
Ralph Whelan
Nikesh Patel
Aafrin Dalal
Jemima West
Alice Whelan
Alexander Cobb
Ian McLeod
Shachin Sailesh Kumar
Adam
Aysha Kala
Sooni
James Fleet
Lord Hawthorne
Patrick Malahide
Lord Willingdon
Rick Warden
Ronnie Keane
