There are lots of callbacks to past episodes too, and the plot is rooted in familiar continuity that gives both River and Missy’s journeys in this story a little more significance.Īnd, talking of Missy, Morris has an excellent grasp on her character, giving her exactly the same “bananas” personality we saw on TV, as well as some of the more sympathetic character traits that made her a real fan favourite. The plot itself is quite simple, and this is welcome: Morris quite rightly ensures that the focus is on the two main characters and their interactions. Set in a mysterious prison complex from which River and Missy must escape, “The Bekdel Test” is undeniably one of the funniest Big Finish stories I’ve ever heard. This is Michelle Gomez‘s first appearance as Missy for Big Finish, and what better way to bring her back than to team her up with the indomitable Alex Kingston? The fifth series of “The Diary of River Song” is out, and it sees River face the Doctor’s oldest enemy… four times over! But will this release be as Masterful as its premise sounds? Read on to find out.
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