British Invaders 156: Noah’s Castle (Part 2)
June 9, 2013 Leave a Comment
Noah’s Castle was a 1980 ITV serial about the collapse of society. The police and military take to the streets in riot gear and food hoarding is outlawed. The Mortimers are tucked away in a fortified house with no small amount of food….
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