The Lotus Eaters |
Episode Guide |
Producer - Anthony Read Associate Producer - Michael Glynn |
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Episode 1 Cold Wind from the North Written by Michael J BirdDirected by Cyril Coke [23.4.72] Erik and Ann Shepherd's marriage is, at best, uneasy - haunted by memories they would both rather forget. Donald Culley's arrival in Aghios Nikolaos stirs up more than even he realises. Ruth Stewart - Cyd Hayman Donald Culley - James Kerry Franz Zimmermann - John G. Heller Inge Zimmermann - Dora Reisser Controller - Frank Duncan Vassilakis - Michael Zorba Hippies - Alison Griffin, Ziggy Byfield, Charles Marriott & Kim Fortune |
Episode 2
The Present Mrs Clive Written by Michael J BirdDirected by Douglas Camfield [30.4.72] David Clive is a weak man, trapped in an unhappy marriage, who takes refuge in Aghios Nikolaos and finally establishes his independence. So why is his wife so confident she can still get him back? David Clive - Michael McStay Lorna Clive - Ann Firbank Jennifer Neal - Susan Tebbs |
Episode 3
And Hera Had a Sister Written by Michael J BirdDirected by Douglas Camfield [7.5.72] Storm clouds gather over Aghios Nikolaos as Erik Shepherd and his customers await a stranger. "We are all so vulnerable," says Captain Krasakis. "Conscience is every man's cross as shame is his crown of thorns." Sheila Fleming - Pamela Roland Machin - Derek Ware Donald Culley - James Kerry Controller - Frank Duncan Clerk of the Court - Neville Barber Postman - Andrew Andreas Fisherman - John Eastham |
Episode 4
A Touch of Home Written by Michael J BirdDirected by Cyril Coke [14.5.72] "I know what you're thinking. Why all this fuss over a box of groceries? But it's more than that. It's important. You see, it's a touch of home." Major and Mrs Edward Woolley live a perfectly ordered existence on Crete. But when the calm routine is broken, their life explodes into a violent reaction. Clerk - Andreas Markos |
Episode 5
Aphrodite Written by Jack RonderDirected by David Cunliffe [21.5.72] Like the goddess Aphrodite, Julie Johnson drifts into Aghios Nikolaos from the sea. And like Aphrodite she disrupts the lives of all she meets, particularly Ann and Erik Shepherd. Julie - Suzan Farmer Val - Ingrid Hafner Nat - Gary Waldhorn Boat owner - Ken Wynne Police Sergeant - Tony Boyd Policeman - Antonio de Maggio |
Katerina (Karan David), Erik Shepherd (Ian Hendry) and Ann Shepherd (Wanda Ventham) |
Episode 6
A Tiger in Bristol Street Written by David FisherDirected by Cyril Coke [28.5.72] Nester Turton's life in Aghios Nikolaos consists of drinking and whoring, which he does in equal measure when funds permit. But when Nestor's past catches up with him the results are hilarious. For Nestor, it seems, has been dead for years … Jervis Duncan - Peter Woodthorpe Monica Turton - Alethea Charlton American Tourist - Peter Carlisle |
Episode 7
The Fascinating Couple Written by David WeirDirected by David Cunliffe [4.6.72] No Cretan will set foot on the deserted island of Spinalonga. Philip and Leigh Mervish find the powerful atmosphere of this former leper colony perfect for a psychological experiment. They talk Aghios Nikolaos' resident hippies, Kirsten and Mark, into helping them. But things don't go quite according to plan. |
Episode 8
You Might Get Hurt, Jocasta Written by David WeirDirected by Douglas Camfield [11.6.72] Alan Fletcher, Aghios Nikolaos' very own "Ernest Hemmingway", seems to have the perfect life - but as viewers know by now for The Lotus Eaters things are seldom the way they seem. Meanwhile, two people return to Aghios, and the marriage of Erik and Ann Shepherd is strained to breaking point. Jocasta - Anouska Hempel Alan Fletcher - Griffith Jones Alexia - Thalia Kouri Donald Culley - James Kerry Dr Tsikos - Andrew Andreas |
Episode 9
The Climbing Wave Written by Michael J BirdDirected by David Cunliffe [18.6.72] As the town celebrates the festival of St Nicholas, the tension becomes unbearable. Whether the Shepherds' marriage will survive is no longer the question. Death stalks the streets of Aghios Nikolaos and nothing will ever be the same again. Donald Culley - James Kerry |
Episode 1
There and Back by Candlelight Written by Michael J BirdDirected by Cyril Coke [8.7.73] The story of Erik and Ann Shepherd continues. Will they return to Aghios Nikolaos and face up to the web of intrigue and mystery in which they find themselves so deeply involved? Before they do, fate has one more trick in store for Erik. Doctor - Frederick Peisley Major Constantinos - John Savident Richards - Ian Fairbairn |
Episode 2
A Kind of Treason Written by Michael J BirdDirected by Viktors Ritelis [15.7.73] The Shepherds are back in Aghios Nikolaos, and the subject of much interest. A new game is being played out and while Captain Krasakis seeks to identify the players, Erik struggles to understand the rules. Major Constantinos - John Savident Richards - Ian Fairbairn Chief Superintendent Fowler - Antony Carrick Greek Policeman - Lucian Janis |
Episode 3
A Very Long Spoon Written by David WeirDirected by Cyril Coke [22.7.73] "You see the terrible thing about all this business is that you can no longer trust anyone," says Captain Krasakis. Erik realises how true that is when Ann regains her memory, and the Shepherds learn that the dead can still spring a surprise. Bar Customer - Andreas Markos |
Episode 4
Beside a Crooked Stile Written by Michael J BirdDirected by Viktors Ritelis [29.7.73] The first player makes his move and the tensions and pressures increase on the Shepherds, particularly when they lose a very close friend. Marukakis - Salvin Stewart |
Episode 5
The Well Diggers Written by Michael J BirdDirected by Cyril Coke [5.8.73] "When two people whisper together in a corner they're usually digging a well for a third one to fall into," Erik Shepherd tells Sam Webber. As the masks come off Erik forms an unusual alliance. |
Episode 6
And if you have time, Lord Written by Michael J BirdDirected by Viktor Ritelis [12.8.73] With true identities revealed, it is time for Erik to settle a few old scores. Ann comes to a decision and the Shepherds' marriage faces its biggest test … |
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