A sweeping drama about the ruling and ruled classes of World War II India, the story begins with an unjust arrest for rape. The consequences of this arrest echo throughout the series with questions of identity and personal responsibility being explored against a background of war and personal intrigue.

Written by: Ken Taylor & Paul Scott & Irene Shubik
Cast:
Geraldine James Geraldine James
Sarah Layton 
Art Malik Art Malik
Hari Kumar 
Tim Pigott-Smith Tim Pigott-Smith
Ronald Merrick 
Wendy Morgan Wendy Morgan
Susan Layton 
Judy Parfitt Judy Parfitt
Mildred Layton 
Rosemary Leach Rosemary Leach
Aunt Fenny