The Far Pavilions (1984–1984)

TV ShowEndedDrama, Action & Adventure1 season, 3 episodes
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Plot

Adapted from M.M. Kaye's best-selling novel, this dramatic HBO miniseries follows two star-crossed lovers -- the young British officer Ash (Ben Cross) and the betrothed princess Anjuli (Amy Irving) -- as they face daunting odds in their quest to be together. Set in India during the time of the British Raj, this haunting (and BAFTA-nominated) love story features spectacular scenery and an epic saga of battle, treachery and intrigue.

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Episodes by season

Season013Episodes1984Aired—Season avg
  1. S01E01Return to IndiaApril 22, 1984—
  2. S01E02Journey to BhilhorApril 23, 1984—
  3. S01E03Wally and AnjuliApril 24, 1984—

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Cast

Ben CrossBen CrossAshton Pelham-MartynAmy IrvingAmy IrvingAnjuliOmar SharifOmar SharifKoda DadChristopher LeeChristopher LeeRao-SahibBenedict TaylorBenedict TaylorWallyRossano BrazziRossano BrazziRana von BhithorSaeed JaffreySaeed JaffreyBiju Ram

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