The Aphrodite Inheritance

Miniseries

1979 · 8 episodes · 6h 40m in all

Episodes

1. 1

   1. A Death In The Family

   3 Jan 1979 · 50 min

   David Collier is called urgently to Cyprus. He is soon involved with the mysterious and beautiful Helene who gives him disturbing news.

2. 2

   2. A Lamb to Slaughter

   10 Jan 1979 · 50 min

   Collier's attempt to take Helene's evidence to Inspector Dimas is violently interrupted and he is unable to persuade the Inspector of the truth of what has happened. Later a meeting with his brother's friend, Eric Morrison, is broken up in a frightening way.

3. 3

   3. Here We Come Gathering

   17 Jan 1979 · 50 min

   Collier stumbles on people he is sure can help him convince Inspector Dimas of his brother's murder. Later the evidence which Helene first produced mysteriously turns up again - and again leads to trouble.

4. 4

   4. A Friend In Need

   24 Jan 1979 · 50 min

   After his violent clash with Collier, Morrison soon finds himself in a desperate situation. Hellman begins to show his hand - and Collier again meets Helene.

5. 5

   5. Come Into My Parlour

   31 Jan 1979 · 50 min

   Collier unwittingly plays into the hands of Hellman. Meantime, from his hiding place, Morrison arranges to meet a buyer - but the deal goes sadly awry.

6. 6

   6. Said The Spider To The Fly

   7 Feb 1979 · 50 min

   Morrison waits to conclude his deal - but he is horrified when the 'buyer' appears. Inspector Dimas is intrigued by what he learns from Collier; later he gets startling news from Morrison's girlfriend.

7. 7

   7. The Eyes Of Love

   14 Feb 1979 · 50 min

   Preece is badly shaken by the things Hellman tells him. He realises he still has a long way to go to achieve his ends. Collier again meets Helene. Unsuspecting they wander into a situation of great danger.

8. 8

   8. To Touch A Rainbow

   21 Feb 1979 · 50 min

   Collier goes through a final shattering experience. Later inspector Dimas shows him something which Collier finds incredible, but which could offer an explanation for all that has happened.