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  • The Flame Trees of Thika (1981– )
  • Not Rated
    TV Mini-series | 50 min | Biography, Drama
The Flame Trees of Thika (1981– )
Not Rated
TV Mini-series | 50 min | Biography, Drama

Elspeth (Holly Aird) and her unconventional parents decide to settle down in Kenya and begin a coffee plantation. This is a time of discovery for Elspeth, as she encounters the incredible beauty and cruelty of nature, and new friendships ...See moreElspeth (Holly Aird) and her unconventional parents decide to settle down in Kenya and begin a coffee plantation. This is a time of discovery for Elspeth, as she encounters the incredible beauty and cruelty of nature, and new friendships with Africans and British expatriates. A side plot involves the beautiful and bored British Lettice Palmer (Sharon Maughan), who enters into an affair with a handsome safari guide. Eventually, however, the excitement of Elspeth's life is disrupted by the on-set of World War I, and the changes it brings. Written by Rhea Worrell See less
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John Hawkesworth (dramatisation) | Elspeth Huxley (novel)
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Updated Sep 1, 1981

Release date (First episode)
Jan 3, 1982 (United States)

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27 cast members
Name Episodes Known for
7
David Robb
Robin Robin   See fewer
7
Holly Aird
Elspeth Elspeth   See fewer
7
Mick Chege
Njombo Njombo   See fewer
7
Sharon Maughan
Lettice Lettice   See fewer
5
5
5
Nicholas Jones
Hereward Hereward   See fewer
4
4
Carol MacReady
Mrs Nimmo Mrs Nimmo   See fewer
4
Mzee Pembe
Chief Kupanya Chief Kupanya   See fewer
4
3
3
3
Tony Osoba
Ahmed Ahmed   See fewer
2
2
2
Robert Rietty
Italian Priest Italian Priest   See fewer
1
Anthony Baird
Doctor Doctor   See fewer
1
Tom Mwangi
Warrior Warrior   See fewer
1
James Ward
Conjurer Conjurer   See fewer
1
Lenny Juma
Mundo Mugo Mundo Mugo   See fewer
1
Sarah Barnard
Violet Violet   See fewer
1
1
Emma Pearson
Margie Margie   See fewer
1
Mary Llewellin
Miss Raymond Miss Raymond   See fewer
1
1
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