Indian Summers

Origins & Inspirations

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Hear the real-life inspiration behind the romance and revolution of Indian Summers, premiering Sunday, September 27, 2015 at 9/8c on MASTERPIECE on PBS. #IndianSummersPBS

Aired: 09/27/15

Rating: TV-PG

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Indian Summers

The Essentials Guide to Filming in Malaysia

The stars of Indian Summers share their essential guide to filming in Malaysia.

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The Essentials Guide to Filming in Malaysia

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Indian Summers

Alice

Learn more about the elusive Alice.

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Alice

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Indian Summers

Costumes

Discover the stunning, handmade costumes of the series.

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Costumes

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Indian Summers

Cast Downtime

The cast on downtime during filming.

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Cast Downtime

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Indian Summers

Cynthia

Actress Julie Walters on the capable and cunning Cynthia Coffin.

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Cynthia

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Indian Summers

Locations

Learn more about the series' breathtaking locations.

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Locations

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Indian Summers

The Star Wars Connection

Star Nikesh Patel on the similarities between Indian Summers and Star Wars.

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The Star Wars Connection

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Indian Summers

Ralph Whelan

Learn more about the enigmatic Ralph Whelan.

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Ralph Whelan

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Indian Summers

The Reviews Are In

Hear what critics are saying about Indian Summers!

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The Reviews Are In

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Indian Summers

Stories from the Set

The cast and creator tell their best stories from the subtropic set.

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Stories from the Set

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Indian Summers

Downton Abbey Cast Connection

Indian Summers actor Henry Lloyd-Hughes on the surprising inspiration behind his audition.

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Downton Abbey Cast Connection

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Indian Summers

Coming In September

See a sneak peek of the new series.

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Coming In September

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Episodes

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Indian Summers

Episode 9

Ramu’s fate is in Ralph's hands, Aafrin makes fateful decisions, and Ian is a local hero.

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Episode 9

S1 Ep9 | 1h 52m 29s

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Indian Summers

Episode 8

When Ramu is tried for murder, Leena and Ian come to his defense.

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Episode 8

S1 Ep8 | 52m 49s

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Indian Summers

Episode 7

A murder confession, Aafrin is blackmailed, and the British Club performs Oscar Wilde.

S1 Ep7 | 52m 49s

Episode 7

S1 Ep7 | 52m 49s

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Indian Summers

Episode 6

Aafrin and Alice fight their growing attraction. Ralph’s covert mission is thwarted.

S1 Ep6 | 52m 49s

Episode 6

S1 Ep6 | 52m 49s

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Indian Summers

Episode 5

Ralph plays politics at his engagement bash and Eugene tells Cynthia a shocking secret.

S1 Ep5 | 52m 49s

Episode 5

S1 Ep5 | 52m 49s

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Indian Summers

Episode 4

The viceroy gets a royal welcome, but Ian gets bad news.

S1 Ep4 | 52m 49s

Episode 4

S1 Ep4 | 52m 49s

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Indian Summers

Episode 3

Sooni gets into trouble and witness-tampering runs riot.

S1 Ep3 | 52m 34s

Episode 3

S1 Ep3 | 52m 34s

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Indian Summers

Episode 2

While Aafrin fights for his life, Ralph confronts the gunman in jail.

S1 Ep2 | 52m 51s

Episode 2

S1 Ep2 | 52m 51s

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Indian Summers

Episode 1

The British arrive at their summer headquarters in northern India.

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Episode 1

S1 Ep1 | 1h 11m 33s

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