The series
The Cedar Tree was a television serial that ran from 1976-1979 on ITV in the United Kingdom. It involved the story of the Bourne family, hailing from an aristocratic background, before the turn of the Second World War. The Cedar Tree was an ATV Production and recorded at the ATV Centre, Birmingham. Two established cast members were the veteran actress Joyce Carey and Susan Skipper, who played one of the Bourne family's daughters. In February 2013 it was announced the first 1976 series was to be released on DVD.
Episodes
Season 4 · 13 episodes · 1978
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Episode 12 Jul 1978
The Party Spirit
January 1938. Just as the Bourne family prepares a celebration for Lady Alice's 70th birthday, a speech made by Arthur that does not tow the party line inflames his constituents. Laura hopes that she will soon be Mrs. Peter Cartland. Liz q…
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Episode 29 Jul 1978
A Change of Plan
Lady Alice implies that she would like to see Arthur and Rosemary married. Liz and Phyllis are at odds over the issue of abortion. Later, a recently qualified Liz is called to the home of a village girl and must deliver her first baby. Ros…
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Episode 316 Jul 1978
Nocturne
February 1938. Vicky is greatly disturbed by Hitler's speech on the wireless. Rosemary finds plans for her Red Cross recital going terribly awry. Arthur and Angela Scott discuss the tragedy of Vicky's relationship with Klaus in view of the…
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Episode 423 Jul 1978
No Further Demands
March 1938. Arthur worries about Vicky, who is visiting Munich with Klaus. Phyllis finally shares her good news with Arthur. Gates informs Liz of the trouble with Sam Woods and his pregnant wife Daisy, about to be evicted from their home. …
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Episode 530 Jul 1978
Raising the Wind
April 1938. The Bourne family learns that Hedges is going to destroy nearby Elsmore Estates for a factory. Arthur invites Angela to Larkfield Manor to meet the girls and Lady Alice. Angela's closeness to Arthur irritates Mrs. Gates. Arthur…
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Episode 66 Aug 1978
Home and Aboard
May 1938. Arthur brings news about Hitler and the Czechs. Klaus and Liz clash over politics, upsetting Vicky. Smug estate agent Parry receives permission from Arthur to deal with disgruntled laborer Bryce, but doesn't give Arthur all of th…
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Episode 713 Aug 1978
A Race Against Time
When a local pilot crashes near Larkfield Manor, Phyllis is terrified for Jack, who has entered the King's Cup air race. Jack decides to continue the race despite Phyllis' fears. Rosemary confides in Liz that Peter and Laura appear to have…
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Episode 820 Aug 1978
Fool's Paradise
With everyone bored by a rainy weekend at Larkfield Manor, Jack livens the scene by using a movie camera he won in the King's Cup to film a murder mystery starring the family and servants. Arthur shares his fears about war with Angela afte…
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Episode 927 Aug 1978
Times Remembered
Nanny and William's private nurse disagree sharply about comforting crying babies. Angela wants to spend a quiet day with Arthur by the river, but Rosie and Peter arrive to share with Arthur their fears about Geoffrey. Mrs. Gates takes not…
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Episode 103 Sep 1978
On the March
Liz finds herself on the march after becoming friendlier with Dr. Sarah Martin, who has been accused of being a Red sympathizer. Sarah and Liz participate in a peaceful demonstration that turns violent when the police intervene. With polit…
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Episode 1110 Sep 1978
In the Red
September 1938. With the certainty of war, Jack implores Arthur to help him in his quest to protect Phyllis and William. Arthur pleases Liz with his plans to improve the cottages, but first he must receive an overdraft from the bank. Lady …
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Episode 1217 Sep 1978
A Call to Arms
Arthur lectures the family on potential air raids at Larkfield Manor. Jack's dark humor upsets Victoria, who fears she and Klaus will never see one another again. Rosemary shows Parsons a gas mask and learns that many of the staff are dese…
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Episode 1324 Sep 1978
Peace for Our Time
With the war approaching their doorstep the family have to go their separate ways, their old way of life gone forever.
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