Ngl my journey into the Classic Who started with this book. YEAH. I was 10 and I randomly decided that I should start the Eighth Doctor Adventures. And there was no moment in this story when I would question if I should've watched the episodes first. No, I was really fine with everything, and it only encouraged me to start watching the show. I would even say it helped me to have a bit of expectations and a little information about some of the characters and stories. I also slightly fell in love with Eight before even seeing the movie. I could call him my bisexual awakening I suppose? Lol. Anyway, I reread it a year ago and damn it was strange. Not the best start. Can't say it was THAT awful but I just think it is very unnecessary and its only purpose in life was introducing my 10 yo self to the classic who and the wilderness era