The Doctor is characterised very well, he loathes violence, feels that if you take skepticism too far you could cut your throat with Occam's razor, he likes a good cup of tea, he hates having to explain what he's up to until he's absolutely certain, he doesn't like Nyssa being sarcastic about the Tardis' accuracy. Anyway, there's all sorts of thrilling stuff going on, some great, great voice acting and sound effects and music and this episode really showcases how adept (hah!) Big Finish are getting at their chosen format. I hate beating up on the Moff - oh, who am I kidding, I love it - but this is how you do it, not with a simpering Amy Pond trying to smooch the Doctor and flinging herself seductively across her bed. The girl Allison's awe-struck reaction to the appearance of the old Police Box and its inhabitant is handled most endearingly. The Doctor shows up shortly, causing a Satanic panic in the devout principal. She stumbles into a snowbound girl's academy where some very strange psychic disturbances are being felt. The Fifth Doctor sends Nyssa off into a snowdrift in Switzerland, which leaves her understandably rather testy for the duration of this adventure. Brilliant! By far my favourite so far, along with The Marian Conspiracy of course.
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