This is why you don't put multi-doctor appearances and character returns above all else. As many returns as possible is what some fans think they want until they actually see it. I'd have preferred to have just a couple of characters back but see them explored properly in an actual mini-story but instead JNT puts some absolute guff together. This is the last opportunity to see the 3rd Doctor, Susan Foreman, Mike Yates and Nyssa in character (in a visual medium) which makes it feel like an especially missed opportunity.

I can't imagine many fans or any non-fans enjoying this confusing rush of characters walking on set to suddenly be replaced with other characters. I really wish there was more to it then that. It is a shame that nothing else was put together for the 30th anniversary special. The fact this was the first thing to air after 3 years must have been salt in the wound. Thank God I was too young to be able to take it all in.

Oh, and what was the whole EastEnders thing about? Was that explained?

The upsides? Well, it is charming and reminds the viewer how many amazing, capable actors had been in the series over the years. It was nice to see some of the old faces - even if it was whilst peeking through my fingers.