The Flame Trees of Thika

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.

Release date : 1981-10-13

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BBC One

Durasi : 60 Min.

Popularity : 2.0858

7.00

Total Vote : 2

Advantages of TV Series

Because it has so many episodes, the series can develop characters and conflicts more slowly and realistically.

Disadvantages of TV Series

The early seasons are good, but as time goes on the quality of the story or acting can decline.