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The Unwinding World


The Companion Chronicles 9.2


Vicky attends a meeting; an assessment to see how’s she’s settled in, how her friends, The Doctor, Barbara and Ian are doing. Their jobs, the flat etc..

This is a really good example of how to use the medium and format to its best. The first in this range put me off for years, it was only the Mahogany Murderers that tied into the Jago and Litefoot series, that made me give them another try. Like that, this is mostly a conversation between Vicky and Connie, so when talking about events involving The Doctor, Ian or Barbara its a much more natural way of those characters being in the story while the actors are not (first person narration isn’t something I enjoy).

As you might have guessed it starts with some mystery as we join the story already in progress, and as we find out they’ve been on this world for at least 3 months. Which has necessitated in them getting jobs and somewhere to live in lieu of the TARDIS. Itself having been taken. It is a case of sticking with it, as the facts of their situation are slowly revealed. Even saying that its intriguing, you’re desperate to learn more.

It reminded me of the Natural History of Fear, in that the society they are residing in is somewhat controlled. Graffiti is removed almost instantly, the tv programs are barely remembered, the food has a funny taste - yet no one says anything. Something is going on.

The cliffhanger between the two episodes is great and changes things, but not quite how you expect.

The only thing that didn’t quite work for me is the times when the Doctor, etc. had parts, but we never heard them speak, yet other characters we do.

It all comes together with a good ending and I well recommend it.

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