Drama about erik and ann shepherd who have set up a bar in the crete town of aghios nicholaos. Lotuseater, greek plural lotophagoi, latin plural lotophagi, in greek mythology, one of a tribe encountered by the greek hero odysseus during his return from troy, after a north wind had driven him and his men from cape malea homer, odyssey, book ix. If you are the publisher or author of this book and feel that. Bbc drama starring ian hendry and wanda ventham about the intriguing lives of expats in crete, greece. Richard russo, author of that old cape magic the very steam from vietnams jungles seems to rise from the pages of tatjana solis tremendously evocative debuta beautiful book. Erik and ann sheppard run a bar on a greek island, but all is not. Benedict cumberbatchs on and offscreen mother wanda. Wanda ventham in classic avengers benedict cumberbatchs. You must read the lotus eaters, tatjana solis beautiful and harrowing new novel. Sandra sandy hendry sally hendry corrie hendry emma hendry james jim hendry enid hendry donald hendry valerie hendry karen hendry susan hendry neil hendry. The hero, odysseus, faces many obstacles along his 20year journey. Maurice denham, thorley walters, ian hendry, wanda ventham, stefan gryff.
Wanda ventham born 5 august 1935 is an english actress, known primarily for her role as colonel virginia lake in the 1970s sciencefiction television series ufo, and for her recurring role as cassandra trotters mother pamela parry in the sitcom only fools and horses between 1989 and 1992. Linh, the vietnamese man who loves her, must grapple with his own conflicted loyalties of heart and homeland. In his own day he was said to bewith queen victoria and prime minister william gladstoneone of the three most famous living persons. The complete first series dvd new ian hendry, wanda venthamlotus eaters. As the fall of the city begins, two lovers make their way through the streets to escape to a new life. Ian hendry this is your life march 1978 the director. Sure, it deals with feelings and legends and wacky plants, but it spends a lot of time just describing the enchanted land of the lotoseaters. The lotus eaters tv series wikimili, the free encyclopedia. The story is most familiar from the brief passage in book ix of homers odyssey, in which after nine days of storms odysseus finds himself beached on an unknown island. For erik temptation is always a whisker away, and his faltering marriage to ann wanda ventham doesnt provide much comfort. Oh, it was a remark of oscars, something about his being only a square meal for a. Erik and ann sheppard run a bar on a greek island, but all is.
He graduated from the college in 1942 and, after serving in the us army in europe during the second world war, where he was also the editor of the armys stars and stripes newspaper, he returned to new york to attend the columbia journalism school. Wanda ventham the lotus eaters 1972 complete series. Set amid the twin infernos of cambodia and vietnam in the early 1970s, the lotus eaters draws the reader into a haunting world of war, betrayal, courage, obsession, and love. Lotus eaters bbc 1972 s01e01 cold wind from the north duration. The odyssey is an epic poem featuring the ideals of greek culture. Oscars people are the lotus eaters and the lotus, all in one.
Helen adams, an american photojournalist, must take leave of a devastated country she has come to love. The central characters were a married couple, erik ian hendry and ann shepherd wanda ventham, who ran a tavern called shepherds bar. Ian hendry and wanda ventham star as bar owners erik and ann shepherd, a mysterious couple with a past full of secrets. Lotus eaters series 1 nonusa format pal region 4 import australia. We may turn into lotus eaters from greek mythology, that is, not the seventies tv series set on crete starring wanda ventham, benedict cumberbatchs mother. The vietnam war was one of the most controversial in american history, and journalists were on the front lines of the battles. Blonde wanda, suntanned and wearing a black velvet trouser suit, left the london divorce court on the arm of actor timothy carlton. I cant say that in journey to the far side of the sun anything untoward shows on the screen either. A detailed account of the life and work of ian hendry in the new biography. The lotus eaters was a bbc television drama made in 1972 and 1973. In this lesson well go with odysseus on his journey to the. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Of the man who created the lotus eaters by david rice book in entertainment.
From the archives comes a great still of ian hendry as erik shepherd and wanda ventham as ann shepherd the lotus eaters is a bbc television drama made between 1972 and 1973. Wanda ventham, star of the tv series the lotus eaters, got a friendly divorce yesterday. A radio times cover featuring ian hendry and wanda ventham in. Vietnam is the main setting in solis the lotus eaters. According to legend, those who ate the fruit of the lotus tree lost the desire to return home. The lotus eaters is a bbc television drama made in the lotus eaters is a bbc television drama made in 1972 and 1973. Those colossal, magnificent, useless minds of theirs. Bbc drama the lotus eaters series 1 dvd trailer ian hendry. The lotus eaters toured extensively in the uk, france and italy before going on hiatus in 1985 after parting ways with arista. The lotoseaters by alfred, lord tennyson about this poet more than any other victorianera writer, tennyson has seemed the embodiment of his age, both to his contemporaries and to modern readers.
The lotus eaters goodreads meet your next favorite book. The land of the lotuseaters is known only from a few classical fragments, but it has thrown a long shadow over modernity. Their own saga is entwined with those of their customers. Benedict cumberbatchs on and offscreen mum ends up in holby. The lotus eaters is a historical fiction about three photojournalists brought together during the vietnam war. With ian hendry, wanda ventham, stefan gryff, anthony stamboulieh. Tatjana solis spare, lucid prose infuses this novel with a dramatic clarity that makes us. Wanda ventham is an english actress born on 5 august 1935 in brighton, united kingdom.
Actress wanda ventham as his wife ann she is superb in role, as she copes with her husbands drinking and other indiscretions. The lotus eaters is a bbc television drama made in 1972 and 1973 contents. Maurice denham, carol cleveland, ronald howard, wanda ventham, paul maxwell, stefan gryff, ian hendry, karl held. Helen adams, a naive girl from california who drops out of college to travel across the ocean, hoping to change the world through her pictures. Wanda ventham alludes to this in her interview about the lotus eaters where she says that even after spending all night in the bars he was still able to act everyone else off the screen. A novel quotes tatjana soli this study guide consists of approximately 35 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of the lotus eaters. The lotoseaters by alfred, lord tennyson poetry foundation. The lotus eaters by tatjana soli takes place in vietnam between 1963 and 1975 and becomes a journal of helen adams evolution into a photojournalist from a young woman chasing the ghosts of her father and brother. Bird, dealt with the lives of various british expats living on the island of crete, and their reasons for being there plot. She also appeared in two episodes of the saint and two carry on films. Wanda ventham timeline featuring tv shows and other. Ann is revealed to be a sleeper agent of british intelligence, erik having been a brokendown drunk whom she was made to marry as part of her cover story. The central characters were a married couple, erik and ann shepherd wanda ventham, who.
Provided to youtube by echo lotus eaters moloko do you like my tight sweater. Bird, dealt with the lives of various british expatriates living on the island of crete and their reasons for being there. Wanda also had a regular role in the sifi ufo two roles. The lotus eaters bbc, 197273 starred ian hendry and wanda ventham as expats. Mar 6, 2017 a radio times cover featuring ian hendry and wanda ventham in the lotus eaters, bbc television, 1972. Naked wanda ventham in the lotus eaters series 1 nonusa format pal region 4 import australia. Maurice denham, thorley walters, ian hendry, wanda ventham, stefan gryff, anthony stamboulieh, frank duncan, karan david, julia goodman, martin howells, cyril coke, douglas camfield, the lotus eaters season 1 3dvd set the lotus eaters series one, the lotus eaters season 1 3dvd set, the. He sends scouts to contact the inhabitants, a gentle. This study guide consists of approximately 35 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of the lotus eaters. Wanda ventham biography, age, family, husband, career. Sandra sandy hendry sally hendry corrie hendry emma hendry james jim hendry enid hendry donald hendry valeries hendry karen hendry neil hendry.
Green attended columbia college, where he edited the jester, starred in several varsity shows, and was a member of the philolexian society. She is known primarily for her role as colonel virginia lake in the 1970s sciencefiction television series ufo, and for her recurring role as cassandra trotters mother pamela parry in the sitcom only fools and horses from 198992. Her 38year marriage to his father and fellow actor timothy is also an inspiration. British dramatic series the assassination of gianni versace. Neil hendry editor, official website of ian hendry. Wanda ventham, is to star as a demanding patient in medical drama holby city. Bird, dealt with the lives of various british expats living on the island of crete, and their reasons for being there. It hurts, their final single, charted in the italian top 5 that year, 7 but the band had already split up, leaving a promotional video featuring footage of louise brooks to represent them. His mother wanda ventham, 79, is a talented actress who starred in carry on films and ufo. There is also a good supportive cast, but for me police chief krasakis played by stefan gryff really excels in his role. The north vietnamese army is poised to roll into saigon.
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