The Drums of War (13 Oct. 1981)

With Robin away, Tilly decides to go to Nairobi to do what she can for he war effort. As a result, Elspeth must go lives with the Robinsons, a wealthy merchant family who have a resident ... See full summary »

Director:

Roy Ward Baker

Writers:

Elspeth Huxley (novel), John Hawkesworth (dramatisation)

Stars:

Hayley Mills, David Robb, Sharon Maughan

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Hayley Mills	...	Tilly
David Robb	...	Robin
Sharon Maughan	...	Lettice (as Sharon Mughan)
Ben Cross	...	Ian
Holly Aird	...	Elspeth
David Bradley	...	Alec (as Dai Bradley)
Carol MacReady	...	Mrs. Nimmo (as Carol Macready)
John Nettleton	...	Major
Sheila Brennan	...	Mary
James Falkland	...	Victor
James Ward	...	Conjurer
Mick Chege	...	Njombo
Steve Mwenesi	...	Sammy
Paul Onsongo	...	Juma
Mzee Pembe	...	Chief Kupanya (as M'zee Pembe)

Storyline

With Robin away, Tilly decides to go to Nairobi to do what she can for he war effort. As a result, Elspeth must go lives with the Robinsons, a wealthy merchant family who have a resident governess for their children. Elspeth doesn't adapt very well however and decides to run away. Hereward is in the army in France while Robin and Ian Crawford have joined the local forces but Tilly gets some bad news after a battle in the south. When Robin gets orders to join his old regiment in France, Tilley make plans to return to England, at least temporarily.

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Genres:

Biography | Drama

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

13 October 1981 (UK)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Thames Television, Euston Films, Consolidated Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

49 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

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