The Lotus Eaters
The Lotus Eaters

The Lotus Eaters

1972 2 Seasons 15 Episodes ⭐ 7.5 Drama

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

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

Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

A Cool Wind from the North

Erik and Ann Shepherd, who've run a bar in Crete for the past seven years, have an uneasy marriage. When two new arrival

EP 2

The Present Mrs. Clive

David Clive has set up a new life with his girlfriend Jennifer. When his ex-wife Lorna announces her arrival, his head s

EP 3

And Hera Had a Sister

A mysterious note with ambiguous wording arrives for Erik, strongly encouraging him to meet in the bar at 4pm. He and An

EP 4

A Touch of Home

Patrons at the bar note increasing tension between Maj. Woolley and his wife. There's speculation that meek, obsequious

EP 5

Aphrodite

Kirsten and Mark discover an unconscious beauty, adrift in a boat. With Erik's assistance, she is taken to stay with the

EP 6

A Tiger in Bristol Street

In Birmingham, Monica Turton is informed by an art dealer that her late father's works havd developed an audience, and t

EP 7

The Fascinating Couple

Kirsten and Mark are attacked following a tryst on the beach, so the Mervishes invite the young couple to stay with them

EP 8

You Might Get Hurt Jocasta

Simultaneous arrivals in Aghios Nikolaos create an unbearable strain on the Shepherds' marriage. Erik is tempted by the

EP 9

The Climbing Wave

Culley reveals the true reason for his return to Aghios Nikolaos and sets about to destroy the Shepherds' marriage. Push

EP 1

There and Back by Candlelight

In the aftermath of the explosive first series finale, officials arrive to make enquiries. Newcomer Gerald Mace meets Ne

EP 2

A Kind of Treason

The murder case is closed; Nikos refuses Erik's request that he recant his confession. Krasakis contacts Interpol for in

EP 3

A Very Long Spoon

Imogen befriends Ann as Krasakis reminds Erik that Ann killed Culley, and Nikos faces the death penalty for the crime. A

EP 4

Beside a Crooked Stile

Ariadne fears what she sees in tarot. Ann is tormented by nightmares. Imogen makes a move on Erik, and although he rejec

EP 5

The Well Diggers

Erik accepts Webber's deal upon learning his true identity. Meanwhile, Ann feels that she's being followed and accidenta

EP 6

And If You Have the Time, Lord

With Krasakis' help, Erik betrays an enemy who leaves Agios Nikolaos, though not as they would like. Cotton and Nicholso

Popular Cast

Ian Hendry
Ian Hendry
Erik Shepherd
Wanda Ventham
Wanda Ventham
Ann Shepherd
Stefan Gryff
Stefan Gryff
Capt. Michael Krasakis
Timothy Carlton
Timothy Carlton
Gerald Mace
Godfrey James
Godfrey James
Nicholson