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The Lotus Eaters

The Lotus Eaters

Description: The Lotus Eaters was a BBC television drama made in 1972 and 1973. The series, written by Michael J. Bird, dealt with the lives of various British expats living on the island of Crete, and their reasons for being there. Wikipedia
Genre: Drama
Year Released: 1972
Number of seasons: 2
Number of episodes: 15
First episode air date: April 23, 1972
Production Locations: Aghios Nikolaos, Crete
Program Creator: Michael J. Bird
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