British officer Ashton Pelham-Martyn returns to India where he had been raised by a Hindu nurse after his parents' deaths. Danger and romance follow when Ash is unexpectedly reunited with his childhood friend, Princess Anjuli.
EPISODE 1
Return to India, Part One
After a tumultuous childhood in India and schooling in England, Ashton Pelham-Martyn takes a post with the British Corps of Guides in India.
EPISODE 2
Return to India, Part Two
After returning from Afghanistan, Ash is transferred to a desk job with an army regiment. Later, he finds a friend in Wally but clashes with other officers.
EPISODE 3
The Journey to Bhithor, Part One
Prince Jhoti arrives to accompany the procession and brings Biju Ram, Ash's old enemy. Also, an attempt is made on Jhoti's life.
EPISODE 4
The Journey to Bhithor, Part Two
The procession arrives at Bhithor, negotiations with the rana do not go well, and the convoy is forced to camp in a militarily indefensible position.
EPISODE 5
Wally and Anjuli, Part One
Ash returns to Mardan, at which the Corps of Guides has been fighting across the border. Also, British envoy Cavagnari signs a treaty with Afghanistan's emir.
EPISODE 6
Wally and Anjuli, Part Two
After making a last stand at the embassy, Ash journeys home, and he learns that Anjuli's husband is near death.
Ben Cross
Amy Irving
Christopher Lee
Benedict Taylor
Rossano Brazzi
Saeed Jaffrey
Robert Hardy
Sneh Gupta
Omar Sharif
John Gielgud
Jennifer Kendal
