Michael J. Bird
Director
The Lotus Eaters (1972)
Season 2
Follows the lives of British expatriates living on the island of Crete, where their secrets will soon rise to the surface.
Released April 23, 1972
Episode 50 min
None+
Genres: Drama
Keywords: imdb.female-nudity
Network: BBC One
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S2E1 - There and Back by Candlelight
In the aftermath of the explosive first series finale, officials arrive to make enquiries. Newcomer Gerald Mace meets Nestor in the deserted Shepherd's Bar to question about the Shepherds. Meanwhile, Nikos has something important to tell the police; Krasakis goes in search of the Shepherds; and Ann regains consciousness on the boat, and Erik is horrified by what she has to say.
July 8, 1973, midnight
S2E2 - A Kind of Treason
The murder case is closed; Nikos refuses Erik's request that he recant his confession. Krasakis contacts Interpol for information on Judith Huxley. American businessman Sam 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.
July 15, 1973, midnight
S2E3 - A Very Long Spoon
Imogen befriends Ann as Krasakis reminds Erik that Ann killed Culley, and Nikos faces the death penalty for the crime. Ann seeks psychiatrist Hugh Russell in an attempt to regain her memory, though Erik objects. Mace searches the Shepherds' bedroom. Webber invites the Shepherds to his hotel, and while there, Ann meets Russell, convincing him to administer her sodium pentathol.
July 22, 1973, midnight
S2E4 - 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 rejects her, Dartington sees the two kissing. Nikos continues to refuse Erik's suggestion that he recant his confession to Krasakis, while Ann dismisses Erik's idea that she confess to shooting Culley, preferring to keep their bargain that she wait for Culley's replacement to approach her.
July 29, 1973, midnight
S2E5 - The Well Diggers
Erik accepts Webber's deal upon learning his true identity. Meanwhile, Ann feels that she's being followed and accidentally betrays herself to Krasakis.
Aug. 5, 1973, midnight
S2E6 - 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 Nicholson show their true colors and think they've won; however, Ann makes an unexpected sacrifice, leaving her fate decided. But will she face it alone?
Aug. 12, 1973, midnight
Network: BBC One
Episode Runtime: 50 min.
Season Runtime: 750 min.
Released: April 23, 1972
Last Air Date: Aug. 12, 1973, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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