

Lord Mountbatten: The Last Viceroy
Overview
Lord Mountbatten: The Last Viceroy was a British television series which first aired on ITV in 1986. It depicts Lord Mountbatten's time as Viceroy of India shortly after the Second World War in the days leading up to Indian independence.
Seasons (1)
Season 1
6 Episodes
1986
Series Cast
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