I liked Nev Fountain's first Big Finish effort (Omega) significantly more than this. The humour here didn't land primarily because he does not write women very well, a shame as the entire thing is from Peri's perspective. It turns out in life her only defining character trait is that she wants children.

There's also this odd, "edgy" humour peppered throughout. Peri commenting on "transsexuals on roller skates", the perkiness of her younger self's boobs, her aunt who imported "thousands of gollywoggs from the UK"... I don't get it. If any of these comments were tied into a satisfying or justified joke they could work but on their one they're just feel a bit off for Doctor Who.

Nev's prejudices shine throughout. The way Peri talks about the "gigantic lipped", "white trash" character Carburettor is typical of this. "Her parents wanted to give her an Italian name", she's full of so much silicone that "when she got on a plane she half exploded". It just goes on and on like this and puts you off Peri. She doesn't have a shred of respect for any other women in the story - including her younger self.

On the bright side I like that the two halves of the story fit together nicely. The plot is elegantly developed, reminding me of Flip Flop - a story you can listen to in any order.