Scherzo is the most conceptual Doctor Who story I've ever experienced. A highly experimental two hander between one of the best doctor/ companion duos. From the word go they are asking questions like 'can their bodies even function in this new universe, what are the odds that there is even oxygen here?' They slowly work out the rules.

There are points at which The Doctor is quite cruel to Charley, but it seems that it is only because he is hiding his love for her. The open embrace of love in this story is refreshing.

I don't think I enjoy this story as much as some others do. The lack of a plot (however well it is pulled off) does stop Scherzo from being a true classic. I recognise it as a great transition story between the old and the new universe. Between Zagreus and what comes next.