The Flame Trees of Thika

The Flame Trees of Thika

Drama 1981

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The color and adventure of Edwardian Africa is captured in the true story of a pioneer family.

Drama 1981

14+

Starring Hayley Mills, David Robb, Holly Aird

EPISODE 1

The Promised Land

Kenya's unspoiled wilderness promises riches to a family from Edwardian England. With Hayley Mills, David Robb, Holly Aird.

49 min · Sep 1, 1981 14+
EPISODE 2

Hyaenas Will Eat Anything

Curious Tilly (Hayley Mills) invites the new neighbors to dinner; Elspeth (Holly Aird) learns a murderer's identity.

50 min · Sep 1, 1981 14+
EPISODE 3

Happy New Year

Elspeth's (Holly Aird) holiday with the conservative Mrs. Nimmo becomes memorably boisterous; Ian brings ponies.

49 min · Sep 1, 1981 14+
EPISODE 4

Friends in High Places

Tilly (Hayley Mills) attempts a modern medical cure for Njombo; Sammy discovers the dynamite storage hut.

50 min · Sep 1, 1981 14+
EPISODE 5

A Real Sportsman

The Palmers receive their new piano and face a challenge in getting it moved to the farm. Hereward is worried about Lettice and whether she has the stamina to bear living in Africa.

50 min · Sep 1, 1981 14+
EPISODE 6

Safari

Ian unleashes his passion for Lettice; Hereward attacks Ian; Robin (David Robb) heads for Nairobi for news of the war.

49 min · Sep 1, 1981 14+

Hayley Mills

Tilly
David Robb

Robin
Holly Aird

Elspeth
Sharon Maughan

Lettice
Mick Chege

Njombo

About

The Flame Trees of Thika

DRAMA

The color and adventure of Edwardian Africa is captured in the true story of a pioneer family.

Information

Studio: Acorn TV
Released: 1981
Rated: 14+

Languages

Audio: English
Subtitles: English (United States) (SDH)