Indian Summers

A sweeping tale charting the turbulent last years of British rule in India

Julie Walters stars in this stunning tale of the turbulent last years of British rule in India. As the British try to hold on to power, the locals long for independence.

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March 1932, Ralph Whelan and the rest of the ICS begin the annual move to Simla.

March 1932, Ralph Whelan and the rest of the ICS begin the annual move to Simla. Ralph’s sister, Alice, returns to India following the death of her husband.

The fallout from the shooting reverberates around Simla.

The fallout from the shooting reverberates around Simla and a curfew is put in place to deal with the supposed terrorist threat.

It’s the Sipi Fair in Simla, the only time in the year that the Indian community is allowed onto the grounds of the British Club however Ralph and Cynthia are more distracted by the upcoming inquest.

There’s much excitement in Simla as the Viceroy arrives.

There’s much excitement in Simla as the Viceroy arrives for the first of his summer visits. Ralph is troubled when he discovers that the only piece of evidence that linked Chandru Mohan to the Congress Party has gone missing.

Ralph’s attempts to take advantage of divisions amongst the Indian communities.

Ralph’s attempts to take advantage of divisions amongst the Indian communities to further the British agenda prove risky when he invites a member of the Untouchable community to a lavish party held at Viceregal Lodge in honour of his engagement.

The pressure continues to mount on Ralph.

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 and inveigles his way into Alice’s affectations.

Simla is buzzing as it prepares for the annual amateur dramatic performance.

Simla is buzzing as it prepares for the annual amateur dramatic performance- this year The Importance of Being Earnest- however excitement surrounding the play is quickly overshadowed by the news that a murdered body has been found in the river.

The British community turn out in force for the murder trial.

The British community turn out in force for the murder trial. Ian is wracked with guilt for the role he has played in Ramu’s arrest and prepares to act as his alibi.

As Simla prepares for the arrival of a powerful Nawab.

As Simla prepares for the arrival of a powerful Nawab, Madeline is dealt some devastating news. Alice is terrified when Sarah threatens to tell everyone at the Club that Alice’s husband is still alive.

It’s the end of the summer season and Ramu Sood’s fate is left in Ralph’s hands.

It’s the end of the summer season and Ramu Sood’s fate is left in Ralph’s hands. Now he knows the truth behind the murder will he let an innocent man hang?

Three years on, Aafrin plots an attack on the Viceroy with his nationalist comrades.

Three years on, Aafrin plots an attack on the Viceroy with his nationalist comrades. Events spiral out of control and a game of cat and mouse ensues between Ralph and Aafrin. Ralph has a choice to make about the ailing Viceroy and his own future.

Simla prepares for a visit from Lord Hawthorne.

Simla prepares for a visit from Lord Hawthorne, a high-ranking figure at the India Office, throwing Ralph’s ambitions to become Viceroy into doubt. Meanwhile, Naresh threatens the life of Aafrin’s family unless he can find the spy who betrayed him.

Ralph hosts a cricket match in an effort to unite India’s feuding political factions.

As the slippery Maharajah of Amritpur visits Simla with his mysterious mistress Sirene, Ralph hosts a cricket match in an effort to unite India’s feuding political factions. Sooni makes a shocking discovery while investigating Kaira’s murder.

Lord Hawthorne’s interest in Leena takes a dangerous turn.

As the Club plays host to a decadent fashion show, Ralph is desperate to get the Maharajah onside. Lord Hawthorne’s interest in Leena takes a dangerous turn. Sooni is left with a terrible dilemma as her investigation into Kaira’s death intensifies.

An earthquake rocks Simla, leaving Aafrin and Alice dangerously exposed.

An earthquake rocks Simla, leaving Aafrin and Alice dangerously exposed. As Ralph tries to minimise the fallout from the recent attack, Adam decides to take his future into his own hands. Meanwhile, Ralph grows suspicious about his past.

The King’s Silver Jubilee celebrations get underway in Simla.

The King’s Silver Jubilee celebrations get underway in Simla. Aafrin’s role as a double agent reaches its bloody climax as he tries to stop Naresh’s plan to strike at the heart of British rule. The Viceroy struggles over his address to the nation.

After a sinister tiger hunt, the Maharajah and Sirene spend a night at Chotipool.

After a sinister tiger hunt, the Maharajah and Sirene spend a night at Chotipool, pushing Ralph and Madeleine’s marriage to breaking point. Sooni finds herself having to choose between three suitors. The Raworths make a sorrowful return to Simla.

Alice and Aafrin decide to elope to Australia.

Alice and Aafrin decide to elope to Australia, but as the clock ticks down Charlie closes in on their plan.

Ralph realises those closest to him have been conspiring behind his back.

As the announcement of the new Viceroy leaves his ambitions in tatters, Ralph realises those closest to him have been conspiring behind his back. Having discovered the truth about his wife’s affair, a ruthless Charlie orchestrates Aafrin’s downfall.

Alice and Charlie prepare to leave India.

Alice and Charlie prepare to leave India. Ralph and Aafrin make momentous decisions about their careers. Cynthia and the Soods bid for Chotipool. Violence erupts down in the plains, putting the lives of several of our residents in terrible danger.

Indian Summers

Indian Summers

Series 1

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Episode 4

Episode 5

Episode 6

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Episode 8

Episode 9

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