The Flame Trees of Thika(1981)
The Flame Trees of Thika Synopsis
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.
The Flame Trees of Thika (1981) is a drama series that premiered on September 1, 1981, spanning 1 season and 7 episodes. It stars Hayley Mills, Holly Aird, David Robb and Ben Cross. Viewers rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- First aired:
- 1981-09-01
- Last aired:
- 1981-10-13
- Producers:
- Verity Lambert
The Flame Trees of Thika Cast & Crew
Main cast
Hayley Mills
as Tilly
Holly Aird
as Elspeth
David Robb
as Robin
Ben Cross
as Ian
Sharon Maughan
as Lettice
John Nettleton
as Major
- Mick Chege
Mick Chege
as Njombo
- Steve Mwenesi
Steve Mwenesi
as Sammy
Nicholas Jones
as Hereward
Key crew
Executive produced by Verity Lambert.
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The Flame Trees of Thika Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.7/10 from 3 ratings.
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The Flame Trees of Thika – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream The Flame Trees of Thika?
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The Flame Trees of Thika (1981) is available to stream on AcornTV Amazon Channel and Acorn TV Apple TV channel. Availability comes from JustWatch data and varies by country.
How many seasons of The Flame Trees of Thika are there?
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The Flame Trees of Thika has 1 season and 7 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on September 1, 1981.
Is The Flame Trees of Thika still running?
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No. The Flame Trees of Thika is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on October 13, 1981.
Who is in the cast of The Flame Trees of Thika?
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The Flame Trees of Thika (1981) stars Hayley Mills, Holly Aird, David Robb, Ben Cross and Sharon Maughan. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is The Flame Trees of Thika any good?
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The Flame Trees of Thika (1981) is rated 7.7 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like drama series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.