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The Flame Trees of Thika

A Real Sportsman (Season 1, Episode 5)
TV Episode | 50 min | Biography, Drama

The Palmers receive their new piano and face a challenge in getting it moved to the farm. Hereward is worried about Lettice and whether she has the stamina to bear living in Africa. He notes that about the only activity she engages in is ...See moreThe Palmers receive their new piano and face a challenge in getting it moved to the farm. Hereward is worried about Lettice and whether she has the stamina to bear living in Africa. He notes that about the only activity she engages in is to go on safari with Ian Crawford. As Lettice and Hereward's marriage begins to disintegrate, it is apparent to almost everyone that Ian and Lettice are in love. When one of Lettice's beloved pekingese is carried away by a leopard, Hereward, Robin and Alec Wilson set off to kill it. They eventually turn to Mr. Roos for some professional advice. Written by garykmcd See less
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Director
Writers
Elspeth Huxley (novel) | John Hawkesworth (dramatisation)
Cinematographer
Editor
Casting Director
Weston Drury Jr. (as Weston Drury Jnr)
Status
Edit Released
Updated Sep 29, 1981

Release date
Sep 29, 1981 (United Kingdom)
Awards
Series awards
3 nominations

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