About this season
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 (24)
1. Autumn Tints: Part 1
Aired 20 October 1977
Rosemary tries to gain a confession from Peter: Jack and Phyllis return from their honeymoon.
2. Autumn Tints: Part 2
Aired 21 October 1977
Rosemary resolves to divorce Geoffrey. Vicky is depressed, and there is disappointment for Liz.
3. The Scapegoat: Part 1
Aired 27 October 1977
Arthur can now reveal the offer of the post of Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Lord of the Admiralty.
4. The Scapegoat: Part 2
Aired 28 October 1977
Jack is stunned by Geoffery's call for his resignation.The Von Heynigs arrive without Klaus; Klaus and Vicky's possible engagement is discussed.
5. Rumour: Part 1
Aired 3 November 1977
The von Heynigs return to Munich with Vicky and Laura,and Vicky witnesses a Nazi rally. Arthur, meanwhile, is characterised as a Nazi sympathiser in the press.
6. Rumour: Part 2
Aired 4 November 1977
Peter becomes increasingly concerned for Laura.
7. Mystery in Munich: Part 1
Aired 10 November 1977
Vicky missed Klaus, and Peter feels Laura's absence sharply. Capt. Julian Palmer is to move into the mill-house on the Layford estate.
8. Mystery in Munich: Part 2
Aired 11 November 1977
Mrs Gates is involved in a road accident. Arthur's mother arrives at Larkfield, and there is a troubling call from London.
9. Official Enquiry: Part 1
Aired 17 November 1977
Laura's grandmother has died. With no word from Laura, Peter and Arther intend to go to Germany to look for her.
10. Official Enquiry: Part 2
Aired 18 November 1977
Laura returns, claiming no knowledge of the von Heynig's disappearance.
11. Deep Waters: Part 1
Aired 24 November 1977
12. Deep Waters: Part 2
Aired 25 November 1977
Liz has disappeared after arguing with Gwilym; a search is launched on the Welsh border.
13. Recrimination: Part 1
Aired 1 December 1977
Gwilym searches for Liz, while Vicky is convinced her sister is dead.
14. Recrimination: Part 2
Aired 2 December 1977
Liz is safe. Gwilym is furious on being told that he cannot talk to her.
15. The Ugly Truth: Part 1
Aired 8 December 1977
Liz tells Arthur of her dilemma. Peter tries to talk Laura out of the Spanish visit, Klaus returns.
16. The Ugly Truth: Part 2
Aired 9 December 1977
Klaus describes his parent's arrest; Laura insists that they have been fairly treated.
17. Cariad: Part 1
Aired 15 December 1977
Liz and Gwilym are reunited, and Lady Alice and Mrs Gates are feuding.
18. Cariad: Part 2
Aired 16 December 1977
Alice apologises to Mrs Gates, and Liz is remorseful after spending a night with Gwilym.
19. An Old Flame: Part 1
Aired 22 December 1977
Lady Alice is visited by a former beau, and a letter from Laura describes the miseries of the civil war.
20. An Old Flame: Part 2
Aired 23 December 1977
Laura is injured and trapped in a village, Peter resolves to rescue her.
21. A Good Living: Part 1
Aired 29 December 1977
The selection of a new parish priest causes conflict.
22. A Good Living: Part 2
Aired 30 December 1977
Ralph takes Liz and Rosie to meet prospective parish priest Dieter, in the hope of changing Arthur's mind.
23. Blind Spot: Part 1
Aired 5 January 1978
Vicky sees a way to marry Klaus, and former cadet Clive seeks Jullian's help in a delicate matter at the Admiralty.
24. Blind Spot: Part 2
Aired 6 January 1978
Clive explains that he has been accused of spying for the Communists.