British Invaders 356: The Dark Side of the Sun (Part 2)
November 1, 2020 Leave a Comment
The Dark Side of the Sun was a six-episode BBC serial from 1983. It combined supernatural elements with a conspiracy and a mystery from the distant past. It was set on the sunny Greek island of Rhodes.
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