The Lotus Eaters

Erik and Ann Sheppard run a bar on a Greek island, but all is not what it seems: both have murky pasts that they would prefer to forget. Erik is a reformed alcoholic and Korean war veteran invalided out of the British army after a nervous breakdown. He left England after being controversially cleared of murdering a young girl. Ann, unknown to him, is a 'sleeping' agen... Read all

Genre: Drama

Cast:Ian Hendry , Wanda Ventham , Anthony Stamboulieh , Stefan Gryff , Maurice Denham , Frank Duncan , Karan David , Martin Howells , Julia Goodman , Timothy Carlton , Godfrey James , Ronald Howard , Paul Maxwell , Susan Engel , Karl Held , Carol Cleveland , Calliope Petrohilos , James Kerry

1Season 1

S1.E1 ∙ A Cold Wind from the North

Sun, Apr 23, 1972

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

2Season 1

S1.E2 ∙ The Present Mrs. Clive

Sun, Apr 30, 1972

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 Erik & Ann are caught in the crossfire.

3Season 1

S1.E3 ∙ And Hera Had a Sister

Sun, May 7, 1972

A mysterious note with ambiguous wording arrives in the mail 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, which includes an accusation of murder and a trial, or Ann's murky past which she recalls in flashback but does not share with Erik. They seek advice from local police captain Michael Krasakis. Meanwhile, the situation becomes even more mysterious as the Woolleys and Mervishes also receive the same anonymous notes and nervously arrive at the appointed time to face their blackmailer as a sudden storm rages outside Shepherd's Bar.

4Season 1

S1.E4 ∙ A Touch of Home

Sun, May 14, 1972

Patrons at Shepherd's Bar note increasing tension between Major Woolley and his wife Miriam. Some speculate that meek, obsequious Miriam in fact harbors hostility toward the Major, while the Mervishes mock the couple's staid, perfunctory habits during an impromptu performance for the bar's amusement. Meanwhile, Major Woolley becomes obsessed with the idea that a parcel dispatched from home is being intentionally withheld from him, and Miriam grows more paranoid about intruders in her garden. Erik and Ann intercede but are unable to halt a series of events which culminate in a shocking act of violence.

5Season 1

S1.E5 ∙ Aphrodite

Sun, May 21, 1972

Kirsten and Mark discover an unconscious beauty, adrift in a boat. With Erik's assistance, she is taken to stay with the Shepherds. Captain Krasakis identifies her as Julie Johnson, a visitor traveling with an unconventional couple, the destructive Val and her lover Nat. Ann's curiosity, and ultimately annoyance, is aroused when she learns that Val and Erik share a notably intimate past with one another. Meanwhile, Nat wants the three to return home, but Julie considers remaining behind in Crete.

6Season 1

S1.E6 ∙ A Tiger in Bristol Street

Sun, May 28, 1972

In Birmingham, Monica Turton is told by art dealer Jervis Duncan that her late father's art works have developed an audience, and they can make a fortune from the early paintings he created on Crete. Together they travel there but are astonished to learn Nestor is alive and frequents Shepherd's Bar.

7Season 1

S1.E7 ∙ The Fascinating Couple

Sun, Jun 4, 1972

After making love on the beach, Kirsten and Mark are attacked by a group of young men. The Mervishes invite the young couple to stay with them to recuperate. Kirsten and Mark accept, and slowly find themselves captives in a sadistic psychological experiment.

8Season 1

S1.E8 ∙ You Might Get Hurt, Jocasta

Sun, Jun 11, 1972

Simultaneous arrivals in Aghios Nikolaos create an unbearable strain on Ann and Erik's 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. An unexpected death then leads to an ultimatum.

9Season 1

S1.E9 ∙ The Climbing Wave

Sun, Jun 18, 1972

Donald 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 ultimately culminates in two murders and an escape as the first series comes to an end.

1Season 2

S2.E1 ∙ There and Back by Candlelight

Sun, Jul 8, 1973

In the aftermath of two murders, officials arrive on Aghios Nikolaos to make enquiries. Newcomer Gerald Mace meets Nestor in the empty Shepherd's Bar and asks questions about Ann and Erik. Nikos has something important to tell the police. Captain Krasakis goes in search of the Shepherds. Ann regains consciousness on the boat, and Erik is horrified by what she has to say.

2Season 2

S2.E2 ∙ A Kind of Treason

Sun, Jul 15, 1973

Bizarre beach images torment Ann. The police and officials close the murder case. Nikos refuses Erik's request that he recant his confession. Krasakis contacts Interpol for information on Judith Huxley. American businessman Samuel Kingdom Webber makes Erik an intriguing offer. Gerald Mace pumps Nestor about the Shepherds. Erik is reunited with friend Imogen Lundqvist, who's assisting an archaeological dig on the island. Krasakis receives the report from Interpol and stuns Erik with his theories about Ann and Judith.

3Season 2

S2.E3 ∙ A Very Long Spoon

Sun, Jul 22, 1973

Imogen takes an interest in Ann and befriends her. Krasakis reminds Erik that Ann killed Culley, and Nikos could face the death penalty for the crime. Ann wants to visit psychiatrist Hugh Russell in an attempt to regain her memory, though Erik objects. Gerald Mace searches the Shepherds' bedroom. Sam Webber invites the Shepherds to his hotel, and while there, Ann meets Hugh Russell, convincing him to administer her sodium pentathol. Under the drug, Ann's memory returns. Ann and Erik are stunned to hear from Ann's controller that Donald Culley didn't work for British intelligence, and they're made an offer they want to refuse but can't.

4Season 2

S2.E4 ∙ Beside a Crooked Stile

Sun, Jul 29, 1973

Ariadne fears what she sees in tarot cards. Ann is tormented by nightmares. Imogen makes a move on Erik, and although he rejects her, John sees the two kissing. Nikos continues to refuse Erik's suggestion that he recant his confession to Captain Krasakis, while Ann dismisses Erik's idea that she confess to shooting Donald Culley, preferring to keep their bargain that she wait for Culley's replacement to approach her. Nestor avoids a persistent Gerald Mace. John meets with Ann to tell her that Erik and Imogen are having an affair, but she thinks he's Culley's replacement. Erik discovers his boat has been padlocked by the harbormaster for violations. Mace catches up with Nestor on a carnival merry go round. Death arrive in Agios Nikolaos.

5Season 2

S2.E5 ∙ The Well Diggers

Sun, Aug 5, 1973

Sam Webber's true identity becomes known to Erik, who accepts his deal. Ann feels that she's being followed and accidentally betrays herself to Krasakis. Webber cautions Erik that Cotton and Nicolson will betray them. Krasakis confronts Erik for distrusting him. The man following Ann isn't who he appears to be. Culley's replacement makes his move. Cotton and Nicolson agree that Ann must do what's been asked of her, but Erik takes her to a family friend for hiding. Culley's replacement receives a warning from an unexpected source urging him to leave as quickly as possible.

6Season 2

S2.E6 ∙ And If You Have the Time, Lord

Sun, Aug 12, 1973

With Captain Krasakis' help, Erik betrays an enemy who leaves Agios Nikolaos, though not as they would like. Cotton and Nicholson show their true colors to Erik and think they've won; however, Ann makes an unexpected sacrifice. Erik visits the graves of friends. Ann's fate is decided, but will she face it alone?