46 minSeason 1 • Episode 6
LatestJohn has spent several days and nights in his cell and has finally worked out who betrayed him. Daniel, Margaret and Chandrika desperately try to help release him, but only the Emperor can let him go free - and this will only happen when he is told a hard truth. Back home, the house is attacked.
On the cusp of the 19th century in Delhi, we follow the fortunes of the residents of the titular mansion. The story begins as handsome and soulful former English soldier John Beecham has acquired the house to start a new life for his family and a business as a trader.
Production
Rajasthan locations scream authenticity; no green screen cop-outs.
Costume
East India Company meets Mughal splendor in every frame.
Direction
Chadha brings her 'Bend It' eye to period prestige.
Creators
Gurinder Chadha, Paul Mayeda Berges, Shahrukh Husain
Tom Bateman
John Beecham
Dakota Blue Richards
Margaret Osbourne
Pallavi Sharda
Chandrika
Lesley Nicol
Henrietta Beecham
Bessie Carter
Violet Woodhouse
Shriya Pilgaonkar
Chanchal
Leo Suter
Daniel Beecham
Grégory Fitoussi
General Castillon
Marc Warren
Samuel Parker
Trupti Khamkar
Maya
Amar Chadha-Patel
Ram Lal
Viveik Kalra
Baadal
Kulvinder Ghir
Mool Chand
Goldy Notay
Bindu
Roshan Seth
Emperor Shah Alam
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Chadha deliberately hired Indian crew and consultants to avoid the 'white savior' trap common to Raj dramas.
The mansion itself was built for the series in Rajasthan and became a tourist site after filming.
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