"The Flame Trees of Thika" (1981) TV mini-series

Seasons:

1

Release Date:

3 January 1982 (USA)

Genre:

Biography | Drama

Plot:

Elspeth and her unconventional parents decide to settle down in Kenya and begin a coffee plantation...

Plot Keywords:

Coffee Plantation | Kenya | Safari | Plantation | Flashback

Awards:

3 nominations

Cast

Hayley Mills	...	Tilly (7 episodes, 1981)
David Robb	...	Robin (7 episodes, 1981)
Holly Aird	...	Elspeth (7 episodes, 1981)
Mick Chege	...	Njombo (7 episodes, 1981)
Sharon Maughan	...	Lettice (5 episodes, 1981)
John Nettleton	...	Major (5 episodes, 1981)
Steve Mwenesi	...	Sammy (5 episodes, 1981)
Nicholas Jones	...	Hereward (4 episodes, 1981)
Ben Cross	...	Ian (4 episodes, 1981)
Carol MacReady	...	Mrs. Nimmo (4 episodes, 1981)
Mzee Pembe	...	Chief Kupanya (4 episodes, 1981)
William Morgan Sheppard	...	Mr. Roos (3 episodes, 1981)
David Bradley	...	Alec (3 episodes, 1981)
Paul Onsongo	...	Juma (3 episodes, 1981)

Runtime:

50 min (7 episodes)

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Filming Locations:

Thika, Kenya

Company:

Euston Films

TOTALLY DELIGHTFUL

Sometimes you watch a bit of something, and you just KNOW you're seeing something special.

I first saw this series around 20 years ago as a weekly mini-series on PBS. The wonderful story, great acting, beautiful scenery and haunting music has stayed with me. When I saw the video at our local library I was happy to renew my acquainenance with Elspeth and her family in Kenya. The story plays just as well 20 years later.

Thanks to all who had a part in "The Flame Trees of Thika" for giving us such a gift.