The inimitable First Doctor, with his loyal companions bolshy Steven Taylor and perky Vicki, arrive at a vital communications installation, protected by a force shield, located on a radioactive alien world in the Fourth Sector. But their arrival soon proves non-coincidental, as the trio find themselves caught up in a battle against the dreaded Daleks, of whom a battered but effective group of the Skaroan monsters is trying to penetrate the base's defences and capture it. Could there be a Dalek Agent at work amongst the small band of trapped humans? And just how important a role will Steven play within a tense and brutal situation that has a seemingly irreversible, time-related fixed point?
Long-time Who scribe Steve Lyons returns with an intriguing and edgy adventure that effectively showcases Steven, and also fleshes out some of his background before his onscreen introduction in the series. As ever, the Daleks, once more voiced by Nicholas Briggs, prove a worthy, murderous foe - the true antagonists of the First Doctor, whilst Maureen O'Brien clearly and confidently enjoys being the storyteller and bringing the characters to vocal life. After years away from Who pursuing other career/life interests, it's nice to see her making more contributions to the series mythology.
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