Classic Doctors, New Monsters is a Big Finish series that does exactly what it says on the tin. It pairs Doctors from the Classic era of Doctor Who with monsters from the Revival (although including the Revival Sontaran designs as a “new” monster in one story seems a bit of a cheat). 

The first set in the range begins with Fallen Angels, a story about the Fifth Doctor facing, you guessed it, the Weeping Angels. 

Five’s companions are out of the picture in this audio, so we are treated with two new characters who fill that role for us. Gabby and Joel Finch, played by Diane Morgan and Sacha Dhawan respectively, are partners who go on holiday in Rome, only to be sent back in time by a Weeping Angel. 

Sometimes these characters do get annoying, but it is funny imagining the Master and Philomena Cunk as husband and wife. 

The story is a lot of fun, and the Weeping Angels actually work really well on audio. 

I could not recommend it enough for new listeners, as it is a perfect introduction to Big Finish, even if the ending feels rushed and underwhelming. 

Overall, Fallen Angels is a wonderful story to open Classic Doctors, New Monsters. 

It has inspired me to continue the range, with the next audio in the set being the Sixth Doctor story Judoon in Chains. Hopefully it’s as good an experience as Fallen Angels!