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Indian Summers · S2 · E6

A Gift for the King

  • Apr 17, 2016
  • 48 min

As Simla gathers to celebrate King George's Silver Jubilee, Aafrin is trapped in a nightmare - the terrorist Naresh Banerjee is plotting a bomb strike at the picnic.

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About this episode

As Simla gathers to celebrate King George's Silver Jubilee, Aafrin is trapped in a nightmare - the terrorist Naresh Banerjee is plotting a bomb strike at the picnic.

Season 2

10 episodes
  1. 1Indian Man, British Suit

    48 minMar 13, 2016

    The epic drama picks up in 1935. A terrorist attack against the British Viceroy of India puts Aafrin in the frame, while Cynthia urges Ralph to make a play for the top job.

  2. 2Black Kite

    48 minMar 20, 2016

    Aafrin's wounded comrade Naresh is convinced someone has betrayed him. As Aafrin struggles to contain him, he discovers the truth is darker and more dangerous than he knew.

  3. 3White Gods

    48 minMar 27, 2016

    Aafrin's troubles deepen as his personal and political worlds collide, while Ralph needs to befriend the slippery but powerful Mahrajah of Patiala and his mistress Sirene.

  4. 4The Empty Chair

    48 minApr 3, 2016

    A fashion show at the club ends with a horrifying attack on one of the guests. Ralph plays detective to find the culpit, but the truth is worse than he could have imagined.

  5. 5Hide and Seek

    48 minApr 10, 2016

    Lord Hawthorne orders the police to arrest Adam and Ralph uncovers a shocking family secret. Alice decides to take a stand against her husband, and an earthquake hits Simla.

  6. 6A Gift for the King

    48 minApr 17, 2016Now viewing

    As Simla gathers to celebrate King George's Silver Jubilee, Aafrin is trapped in a nightmare - the terrorist Naresh Banerjee is plotting a bomb strike at the picnic.

  7. 7The Proposal

    48 minApr 24, 2016

    The Whelan's marriage faces its darkest hour as the Maharajah and Sirene return to Simla. Knowing Ralph needs his support, the Maharajah makes him an indecent proposal.

  8. 8The Birthday Party

    48 minMay 1, 2016

    Alice and Aafrin decide to flee Simla with Cynthia's help, but Charlie comes close to unveiling the truth, while Ian discovers some devastating information about Ramu Sood.

  9. 9Winner Takes All

    48 minMay 8, 2016

    Ralph's life spirals out of control. The announcement of the new Viceroy leaves his ambitions in tatters, and he realises those closest have been conspiring behind his back.

  10. 10Leaving Home

    48 minMay 15, 2016

    Alice and Charlie prepare to leave India for good. Ralph and Aafri make momentous decisions about their careers. Cynthia is in a bidding war as Chotipool goes under the hammer.

Guest stars

Arjun MathurNaresh Banerjee