TV series
The Flame Trees of Thika
1981, English, on BBC One. Created by John Hawkesworth.
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
- 1
- Episodes
- 7
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 1981
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S1 E7: The Drums of War
Aired 13 October 1981
Seasons 1
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Details
- First aired
- 1 September 1981
- Last aired
- 13 October 1981
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
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How many seasons of The Flame Trees of Thika are there?
The Flame Trees of Thika has 1 season and 7 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is The Flame Trees of Thika finished?
Yes. The Flame Trees of Thika ended in 1981, so you can watch the whole story.
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What shows are like The Flame Trees of Thika?
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Who created The Flame Trees of Thika?
The Flame Trees of Thika was created by John Hawkesworth and stars Hayley Mills, Holly Aird, David Robb.