Aphrodite Inheritance [DVD]

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Why 4 stars when it is an 3 star book, that is easy it is one of those early supernatural stories that is that but never in your face, far more subtle but it will leave you without a doubt at the end. It is one of those stories that is a love affair from my youth together with the earlier Crete based dram by the same writer. Both are fun reads even if the TV shows are better. Written by Michael J. Bird, who had a thing for dramas set in the Mediterranean and had already given us The Lotus Eaters in ’72 and Who Pays the Ferryman? in ’77, The Aphrodite Inheritance ran for eight episodes and tells a story of greed, betrayal and murder. And Greek mythology. This is the story of David Collier who came to Cyprus after the unfortunate demise of his brother Barry. Where he gets involved in the mystery of his brothers death which may be connected to more mysterious deaths connected to the construction company his brother works for. He meets the bartender Charalambos, the mountain man Basileos and the incredible beautiful Helene who play a big part in the adventures he is about to find himself in. Gradually David finds himself in trouble and in situations he has no real knowledge about. It all seems to be about a treasure that has been found and will be sold to the highest bidder. But it seems that there are forces at work from mythology that have different ideas about the treasure.

PS I have no idea who the guy in swimming trunks is in the main picture. He doesn’t appear in the TV show. I suspect he may be a member of the production team, probably even the director of the final four episodes, Terence Williams. But I thought you might enjoy a guy in trunks anyway. Maria ................................................................................. CARMEN GOMEZ It’s not been repeated since UK Gold showed it a decade ago, it’s never been released on DVD, although you can find it on YouTube (playlists later): it’s The Aphrodite Inheritance and it’s a Lost Gem. Here’s the title sequence and for those who want to cut to the chase, the final ten minutes of the final episode in which the gods’ game with the poor mortals is finally uncovered. Adhering to a well-tried formula, series writer Michael J. Bird employed a familiar scenario in which swarthily sinister figures peered around corners, mysterious ladies made even more mysterious advances and no one but a fool would trust anyone else.Indeed, the show is something of a tourist brochure for the island, with the constant Greek music (except for progressive longer and weirder electronic interludes in later episodes) and basic education for the viewer (“Yiamas! It means good health and happiness”) bundled together with long lingering shots of the scenery and sub-textual exhortations to enjoy life the ‘Greek way’– teetotal Collier being converted to the passions of wine through his meeting with Basileos. It’s no surprise that Aphrodite’s helped by two of the most carnal and Greek of gods, rather than Apollo or Hera, say. If you’ve a few hours to spare and don’t mind YouTube, all eight episodes are available to view below. It’s worth watching, since despite the pacing, it’s an intriguing show and great fun. Plus it’s got Alexandra Bastedo and Brian Blessed in it. I enjoyed this book a lot but did have the images of the tv show in my mind. A revisit to my past that did live up to its memories. Stefan Gryff fared better with the devious Charalambos (a dab hand with the tomato juice) and Godfrey James was to be commended for a solid portrayal of Inspector Dimas. Wilde (pictured right) was a familiar face in British TV drama throughout the '60s and '70s appearing in

Mark Carroll I'm glad you enjoyed it. I do often wonder about actors who seemed good in things, then I didn't notice them subsequently. the TV series entitled "The legacy of Aphrodite". The team members were welcomed at the airport by the After Christianity became the dominant religion in the West, the Greek gods could have taken it easy and had a rest. Some suggest they did; others, however, tell a different story.money strewn everywhere magically cleaning itself up once dark-hair takes a doubting, fat policeman to see.” David Collier is called urgently to Cyprus. He is soon involved with the mysterious and beautiful Helene who gives him disturbing news. How much further?” enquired the hapless David after an apparently endless drive in Helene’s car through the comparatively featureless Cyprus countryside “We’ve been driving for an hour already”. It seemed longer.