The Flame Trees of Thika
Overview
Elspeth 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 both Africans and British expatriates. A side plot involves the beautiful and bored British Lettice Palmer who enters into an affair with a handsome safari guide. Eventually, however, the excitement of Elspeth's life is disrupted by the onset of WW I, and the changes it brings.
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Hayley Mills
Tilly
Holly Aird
Elspeth
David Robb
Robin
Ben Cross
Ian
Sharon Maughan
Lettice
John Nettleton
Major
Mick Chege
Njombo
Steve Mwenesi
Sammy
Nicholas Jones
Hereward
Frequently Asked Questions
Elspeth 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...
The Flame Trees of Thika has 1 season with 7 episodes.
The Flame Trees of Thika premiered on September 1, 1981.
No, The Flame Trees of Thika has ended. The final episode aired on October 13, 1981.
The Flame Trees of Thika originally aired on BBC One. Check your local streaming services for availability.
The Flame Trees of Thika was created by John Hawkesworth.
The Flame Trees of Thika has a rating of 7.7/10 based on user reviews.
The Flame Trees of Thika is classified as Drama.