Based on the best-selling novel by M.M. Kaye and adapted by Julian Bond, The Far Pavilions is set in 19th Century British Colonial India and as well as being a love story it involves war, treachery, honour and intrigue. The phenomenal star-studded cast includes Omar Sharif, Sir John Gielgud, Christopher Lee, Rossano Brazzi, Robert Hardy, Saeed Jaffrey and Rupert Everett. The lavish production was originally screened on Channel Four in 1984 when it was lauded for its performances and stunning cinematography of the breathtaking countryside. DVD Extras • A M M Kaye biography • Production notes