‘Indian Summers’ premieres on Masterpiece

Set against the sweeping grandeur of the Himalayas and tea plantations of Northern India, ‘Indian Summers‘ 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.

Told from both the English and Indian perspectives, the drama of the story unfolds as illicit agreements, romance, and revolution abound. Though the English socialites are having the time of their lives in Simla, the local Indians have started to call for national independence, a path which is quickly rendering the world’s greatest empire helpless. As pressure builds, the two sides alternately clash and merge in a passionate and dangerous game.

‘Indian Summers‘ explores the collision of the ruling class English with their Indian subjects, and the intricate game of power, politics, and passion that ensues. Starring Julie Walters, Henry Lloyd-Hughes, Jemima West, Nikesh Patel, Roshan Seth and Lillete Dubey.

The Series airs in nine sweeping episodes, and premieres on Sunday, September 27, 2015 on PBS.