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Series · 1972 – 1973 · Drama

The Lotus Eaters

★7.5 1972 – 1973 2 Seasons Michael J. Bird TV-MA

Follows the lives of British expatriates living on the island of Crete, where their secrets will soon rise to the surface.

Seasons & episodes

2 seasons · 15 episodes

A Cool Wind from the North

Episode 01

A Cool Wind from the North

Apr 23, 1972 · 50 min

Erik and Ann Shepherd, who've run a bar in Crete for the past seven years, have an uneasy marriage. When two new arrivals come to the bar, the couple seem to have opportunities to stray from the marital nest. But Ann's visitor isn't what he seems...

The Present Mrs. Clive

Episode 02

The Present Mrs. Clive

Apr 30, 1972 · 50 min

David Clive has set up a new life with his girlfriend Jennifer. When his ex-wife Lorna announces her arrival, his head starts spinning, and the Shepherds are caught in the crossfire.

And Hera Had a Sister

Episode 03

And Hera Had a Sister

May 7, 1972 · 50 min

A mysterious note with ambiguous wording arrives for Erik, strongly encouraging him to meet in the bar at 4pm. He and Ann speculate whether the note could be used as blackmail for Erik's indiscretions or Ann's murky past. The situation worsens as the Woolleys and Mervishes also receive matching anonymous notes and arrive at the appointed time to face their accuser as a sudden storm rages outside.

A Touch of Home

Episode 04

A Touch of Home

May 14, 1972 · 50 min

Patrons at the bar note increasing tension between Maj. Woolley and his wife. There's speculation that meek, obsequious Miriam in fact harbors hostility toward the Major, while the Mervishes mock the couple's staid, perfunctory habits. Meanwhile, the Major becomes obsessed with the idea that a parcel dispatched from home is being intentionally withheld, and Miriam grows more paranoid about garden intruders. The Shepherds intercede but are unable to halt a series of events that culminate in a shocking act of violence.

Aphrodite

Episode 05

Aphrodite

May 21, 1972 · 50 min

Kirsten and Mark discover an unconscious beauty, adrift in a boat. With Erik's assistance, she is taken to stay with the Shepherds. Krasakis identifies her as Julie Johnson, a visitor travelling with an unconventional couple, the destructive Val Griffith and her lover Nat. Ann's curiosity, and ultimate annoyance, is aroused when she learns that Erik shares a notably intimate past with Val.

A Tiger in Bristol Street

Episode 06

A Tiger in Bristol Street

May 28, 1972 · 50 min

In Birmingham, Monica Turton is informed by an art dealer that her late father's works havd developed an audience, and they can make a fortune from the early paintings he created on Crete. They travel there and are astonished to learn Nestor is alive.

The Fascinating Couple

Episode 07

The Fascinating Couple

Jun 4, 1972 · 50 min

Kirsten and Mark are attacked following a tryst on the beach, so the Mervishes invite the young couple to stay with them to recuperate. They accept but slowly find themselves captive in a sadistic psychological experiment.

You Might Get Hurt Jocasta

Episode 08

You Might Get Hurt Jocasta

Jun 11, 1972 · 50 min

Simultaneous arrivals in Aghios Nikolaos create an unbearable strain on the Shepherds' marriage. Erik is tempted by the alluring young Jocasta with whom he has shared a previous flirtation, while Donald Culley returns to continue the relationship he and Ann started.

The Climbing Wave

Episode 09

The Climbing Wave

Jun 18, 1972 · 50 min

Culley reveals the true reason for his return to Aghios Nikolaos and sets about to destroy the Shepherds' marriage. Pushed to the breaking point and left with an ultimatum, Ann makes a desperate decision which culminates in two murders and an escape.

About the series

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Audience score
★ 7.5 /10

based on 2 votes

Synopsis

Follows the lives of British expatriates living on the island of Crete, where their secrets will soon rise to the surface.

Drama

Cast

6 principal cast

Ian Hendry

Ian Hendry

Erik Shepherd

Wanda Ventham

Wanda Ventham

Ann Shepherd

Stefan Gryff

Stefan Gryff

Capt. Michael Krasakis

Frank Duncan

Cotton

Timothy Carlton

Timothy Carlton

Gerald Mace

Godfrey James

Godfrey James

Nicholson

Where to watch The Lotus Eaters

The Lotus Eaters is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The drama from Michael J. Bird has 2 seasons and 15 total episodes, rated 7.5/10 by 2 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does The Lotus Eaters have?

The Lotus Eaters has 2 seasons with 15 episodes in total.

Is The Lotus Eaters still on the air?

The Lotus Eaters has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs The Lotus Eaters?

The Lotus Eaters airs on BBC One.

When did The Lotus Eaters first air?

The Lotus Eaters first aired on April 23, 1972.

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