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.
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.
Ralph Whelan and the rest of the Indian Civil Service begin the annual move to Simla where the doyenne of British societ
Sarah becomes suspicious of Alice's past and begins some detective work to uncover the real reasons behind her move to I
It's the Sipi Fair in Simla, the only time in the year that the Indian community are allowed onto the grounds of the Bri
There's much excitement in Simla as the Viceroy arrives. Ralph is troubled when he discovers that the only evidence that
Ralph tries to take advantage of divisions among the Indian communities. Cynthia is shocked by Eugene's revelation about
The pressure continues to mount on Ralph as Jaya reveals the real reason for her visit to Simla. A mountaineer saves Ali
Simla is buzzing as it prepares for the annual amateur dramatic production, but the play is overshadowed by the news tha
The British community turn out in force for the murder trial. Ian is wracked with guilt about his part in Ramu's arrest
Madeleine is dealt some devastating news, and Alice is terrified when Sarah threatens to tell everyone that Alice's husb
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,
The epic drama picks up in 1935. A terrorist attack against the British Viceroy of India puts Aafrin in the frame, while
Aafrin's wounded comrade Naresh is convinced someone has betrayed him. As Aafrin struggles to contain him, he discovers
Aafrin's troubles deepen as his personal and political worlds collide, while Ralph needs to befriend the slippery but po
A fashion show at the club ends with a horrifying attack on one of the guests. Ralph plays detective to find the culpit,
Lord Hawthorne orders the police to arrest Adam and Ralph uncovers a shocking family secret. Alice decides to take a sta
As Simla gathers to celebrate King George's Silver Jubilee, Aafrin is trapped in a nightmare - the terrorist Naresh Bane
The Whelan's marriage faces its darkest hour as the Maharajah and Sirene return to Simla. Knowing Ralph needs his suppor
Alice and Aafrin decide to flee Simla with Cynthia's help, but Charlie comes close to unveiling the truth, while Ian dis
Ralph's life spirals out of control. The announcement of the new Viceroy leaves his ambitions in tatters, and he realise
Alice and Charlie prepare to leave India for good. Ralph and Aafri make momentous decisions about their careers. Cynthia