A Passage to India (2008) | Episode 3

Duration: 14'12''

Synopsis

Tensions remain as Principal Fielding invites East and West to tea, sparking an ill-considered offer. Read by Samuel West.

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A Passage to India (2008) | Episode 2

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As Adela Quested yearns for the real India, she and Mrs Moore attend a bridge party to meet the locals. Read by Samuel West.

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Tensions remain as Principal Fielding invites East and West to tea, sparking an ill-considered offer. Read by Samuel West.

A Passage to India (2008) | Episode 4

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Adela makes a decision about her future with Ronny, but fate intervenes on the Marabar Road. Read by Samuel West. Episode 4 of 15.

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A remarkable gesture cements the friendship between Dr Aziz and British principal, Cyril Fielding. Read by Samuel West. Episode 5 of 15.

A Passage to India (2008) | Episode 6

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Dr Aziz organises a trip to the Marabar Caves, but not all of the party manage to catch the train. Read by Samuel West.

A Passage to India (2008) | Episode 7

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Dr Aziz's triumphant mountain expedition to the Marabar Caves ends in disaster and despair. Read by Samuel West.

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With Dr Aziz facing trial, Fielding must take sides as Anglo-India rallies behind Adela Quested. Read by Samuel West.

A Passage to India (2008) | Episode 9

A Passage to India (2008) | Episode 9

2008 | 14'06''

As Adela Quested lies in her sick bed, Cyril Fielding attends a meeting at the British club. Read by Samuel West.

A Passage to India (2008) | Episode 10

A Passage to India (2008) | Episode 10

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As the trial of Dr Aziz approaches, Mrs Moore refuses to offer Adela Quested any words of comfort. Read by Samuel West.

A Passage to India (2008) | Episode 10

A Passage to India (2008) | Episode 10

2008 | 14'16''

As the trial of Dr Aziz approaches, Mrs Moore refuses to offer Adela Quested any words of comfort. Read by Samuel West.

A Passage to India (2008) | Episode 12

A Passage to India (2008) | Episode 12

2008 | 13'34''

The people of India have cause for great celebration, but sad news arrives from England. Read by Samuel West.

A Passage to India (2008) | Episode 13

A Passage to India (2008) | Episode 13

2008 | 14'18''

Despite his own good news, Dr Aziz is preoccupied with thoughts of Cyril Fielding. Read by Samuel West.

A Passage to India (2008) | Episode 14

A Passage to India (2008) | Episode 14

2008 | 14'10''

Two years after their last meeting, Dr Aziz once again comes face-to-face with Cyril Fielding. Read by Samuel West.

A Passage to India (2008) | Episode 15

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2008 | 14'00''

As Dr Aziz makes his mind up about Cyril Fielding, he finds himself thinking about the late Mrs Moore. Read by Samuel West.

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2008 | 13'59''

EM Forster's classic novel of racial and religious divisions, friendship and love, read by Samuel West.
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E M Forster's novel of love's struggle against Edwardian England's social conventions, adapted for TV by Pauline Macaulay. With Judy Geeson as Lucy and Tom Chadbon as George.
A Passage to India | BBC Two | 1965

Play of the Month | A Passage to India

E M Forster's classic novel is scripted by Santha Ramu Rau. The play tells story of an English girl whose relationship with an Indian doctor causes a crisis.