The Flame Trees of Thika 43 years old
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.
Credits
Ben Cross
Ian
Hayley Mills
Tilly
Sharon Maughan
Lettice
Holly Aird
Elspeth
David Robb
Robin
Nicholas Jones
Hereward
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Ben Cross He was 33 , now 76 years old | as Ian |
| Hayley Mills She was 35 , now 78 years old | as Tilly |
| Sharon Maughan She was 31 , now 74 years old | as Lettice |
| Holly Aird She was 12 , now 55 years old | as Elspeth |
| David Robb He was 34 , now 77 years old | as Robin |
| Nicholas Jones He was 35 , now 78 years old | as Hereward |
Crew
| Name | Job title |
|---|---|
| Ian Wilson Camera He was 42 , now 85 years old | Director of Photography |
| Roy Ward Baker Directing He was 64 , 93 years old when he died | Director |
| John Hawkesworth Production He was 266 , 288 years old when he died | Producer |
| John Hawkesworth Writing He was 266 , 288 years old when he died | Writer |
The Flame Trees of Thika (43 years)
Ended
- First Air Date: 1981-09-01
- Runtime: [60] minutes
- Number of Episodes: 7