The Jewel in the Crown Ordeal by Fire (Season 1, Episode 6)
TV-14
TV Episode | 52 min | Drama, History, Romance

The Jewel in the Crown

Ordeal by Fire (Season 1, Episode 6)

TV-14

TV Episode | 52 min | Drama, History, Romance

Having held a memorial service for Teddie Bingham, the Laytons learn more about the circumstances of his death when Susan receives a letter from his commanding officer. It would seem that Ronald Merrick acted quite bravely in trying to ...See moreHaving held a memorial service for Teddie Bingham, the Laytons learn more about the circumstances of his death when Susan receives a letter from his commanding officer. It would seem that Ronald Merrick acted quite bravely in trying to save him and was severely injured in the attempt. It again falls upon Sarah's shoulders to take on the family's responsibility and visit Merrick in the hospital in Calcutta. Merrick tells Sarah that Teddie simply could not accept the fact that men from his own Regiment would now be fighting for the Japanese and set off into into the jungle only to walk into a trap. Merrick himself is in constant pain and is scheduled to have an arm amputated. Sarah stays with her aunt Fenny and uncle Arthur, now a Colonel, who have recently been transferred from Bombay. Aunt Fenny arranges for a few young officers to have dinner with them and a newly promoted Major, Jimmy Clarke, seems to take an interest. Everyone rejoices at the news of the D-Day landings in Normandy. Written by garykmcd See less

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18 cast members

Name	Known for
Tim Pigott-Smith Ronald Merrick Ronald Merrick See fewer	V for Vendetta (2005)
Judy Parfitt Mildred Layton Mildred Layton See fewer	Girl with a Pearl Earring (2003)
Geraldine James Sarah Layton Sarah Layton See fewer	Calendar Girls (2003)
Wendy Morgan Susan Layton Susan Layton See fewer	Mrs. Lowry and Son (2019)
Stuart Wilson Jimmy Clarke Jimmy Clarke See fewer	Hot Fuzz (2007)
Nicholas Farrell Teddy Bingham Teddy Bingham See fewer	Chariots of Fire (1981)
Fabia Drake Mabel Layton Mabel Layton See fewer	A Room with a View (1985)
Peggy Ashcroft Barbie Batchelor Barbie Batchelor See fewer	A Passage to India (1984)
Rachel Kempson Lady Manners Lady Manners See fewer	Out of Africa (1985)
Rosemary Leach Aunt Fenny Aunt Fenny See fewer	A Room with a View (1985)
Geoffrey Beevers Kevin Coley Kevin Coley See fewer	Clash of the Titans (2010)
William Boyde Intelligence Officer Intelligence Officer See fewer	Lucia (1998)
James Bree Uncle Arthur Uncle Arthur See fewer	On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969)
Antony Brown Arthur Peplow Arthur Peplow See fewer	Brazil (1985)
Michael Feldman Leonard Leonard See fewer	Play for Tomorrow (1982)
Moti Makan Mohammed Mohammed See fewer	Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984)
Ian McCurrach Tony Tony See fewer	The Impact (2022)
Sarah Neville Sister Prior Sister Prior See fewer	Sorrell and Son (1984)