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Part 1

Mountbatten decides to attempt the challenge of becoming Viceroy of India with the aim of fulfilling the Labor Party's promise of Indian independence. He is optimistic, despite news of escalating violence between Muslims and Hindus, and his wife, Lady Edwina, shares his enthusiasm for returning to India.

English
  • Originally Aired April 27, 1986
  • Runtime 75 minutes
  • Network ITV1
  • Created May 8, 2011 by
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Name Type Role
Alan Campbell-Johnson Writer
David Butler Writer
Tom Clegg Director