1. On the set of “To Nisi”

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    October 15, 2011
    Victoria spent a considerable amount of time on the set of “Το Νησί”, the MEGATV adaptation of “The Island” for Greek television, contributing to the storylines (there are a number of characters and plot threads that do not appear in the novel), script editing, even helping to sew costumes for...
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    TV adaptation of ‘The Island’ sold to Turkey and Croatia

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    September 29, 2011
    “To Nisi”, Mega TV’s 26-part adaptation of Victoria’s novel “The Island”, is the most successful series in the history of Greek television, watched by almost three-quarters of the population. Now, its success has moved further afield with Mega selling broadcast rights to the series to Germany, Turkey and Croatia, where...
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    Victoria guest-stars in the TV adaptation of “The Island”

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    September 29, 2011
    The phenomenal success of the Greek TV production “This Island” (To Nisi) continues. The 26 part series has now been sold in a number of countries and is currently being broadcast in neighbouring Turkey. Broadcast rights for the production have been sold to half a dozen countries including Germany, Cyprus...
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    “The Island” captivates Greek audiences.

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    September 29, 2011
    “Το Νησί”, Mega TV’s adaptation of “The Island” is ‘a phenomenon’. “Το Νησί” premiered on October 11th to record ratings and critical acclaim. The 26-part series is one of the most expensive television shows in Greek television history. The book was adapted by Mirella Papaeconomou and, with Victoria’s permission fleshed...
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2) My favourite Greek restaurant in London, As Greek As It Gets, one minute from Earls Court Underground:
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