Gotta say this. Great great story… and a lovely review that nails pretty much everything about why this story is so great.
Much as I love “Jubilee/Dalek”, I actually prefer both “The Chimes of Midnight” AND “The Holy Terror”. In fact, in terms of how much I enjoy “Chimes” and “Terror”, I’d be hard pushed to separate them.
Quintessential Who by one of the finest writers ever to write for the show (on TV or audio).
It was my second listen, the first being a few years ago, having heard that this is one of the best Eighth Doctor audios, but knowing nothing about Charley and her first story, her arc, etc.
I first listened at night on a plane, and I kept falling asleep and having to rewind, but then the whole time loop thing got me very confused, I must say it was a very strange experience and I still don’t feel that I listened to it properly.
So this time I made sure I did not fall asleep, and I really enjoyed it! So creepy!
And I’m glad I have the context now about Charley. Looking forward to carrying on with her!
9/10, I’m off to read the reviews on the site now because everyone above just said “what more is there to say”
A solid 10/10. The best story I’ve listened to so far. It’s just so… Doctor Who, I can’t explain it.
It really gave me a new perspective on Charley’s arc, and I’m enjoying it. Obviously it was a little weird to listen to a Christmas story in October, but I don’t think I really minded it too much.
For a while I was a little confused, but like a good detective (or indeed a good Doctor Who) episode should, it all came together at the end.
I had never heard of this story before, nor of its reputation, but I can see why people praise it so much.
So I finished this one. I’ve listened to this a few times over the years and it really is everything people say it is. It’s one of those that defies description. It’s very hard to review. It’s a time loop Christmas mystery that’s so well written and acted that you just have to experience it for yourself. Probably the best Doctor Who Christmas story ever, and Big Finish has produced some really good ones. It’s just that good, there’s nothing else to say on the matter.