A good old fashioned haunting! I'm actually really surprised by the format of this episode, with each attempt to find a rational explanation behind the poltergeist, that I almost expected them to subvert the normal trope and go for actual ghosts! Also, it's written by Andrew Cartmel!

There's so many unique twists and turns as I've already sort of said, but the first one was - The Doctor doesn't even appear for most of Episode 1! However when he does indeed show up, it's a magnificent entrance! When the TARDIS landed to save the day, I couldn't help but grin, it was such an epic moment and brilliantly handled! Nyssa is brilliant in this story - she bounces off the Doctor and his machinations brilliantly, and she can get so sassy at times. The chemistry between the two is so good, and even though Nyssa's a little angry at the Doctor (I would be too if I got stranded in a snowstorm), they get some great dialogue to work with. I'm so glad that Nyssa has a chance to be in the spotlight for once, being someone who likes hanging around with the Doctor but won't tolerate his nonsense.

The Spillagers is an odd name, isn't it - when the Doctor first said "Spillage Detector" I thought he actually meant... spillage detector. I preferred it when the monster was actual ghosts and there wasn't too much of explanation behind them - thankfully, that's for the most of the story. When the haunting is in progress, it's so innovative and there's so many vivid images created, with them being chased by the piano, or the mirror shards in the air. They definitely take advantage of the audio format because these creepy ideas would not have been well realised in the 80s. The alien spy subplot was a bit bizarre? Like I said, I don't think an alien invasion works with a haunting plot and it just felt a little odd.

So remember in Land of the Dead when I said there could be a very atmospheric and scary backdrop for a wintry setting - well, I found the atmosphere. The sound design for this setting constantly in the background, with the snowstorm in the Alps creates an isolated and scary feeling always in the back of your mind. It's so brilliantly realised, and like I said, the hauntings are excellent and really use the setting to its advantage.

Charley!!! Oh no, not yet. Yeah, India Fisher's in this story! A lot of the side characters are so funky and really boost this story, with Tremayne being a very upright headmistress, and Peril being a rebellious student - I'm not sure what's going on with the school itself, because it shows a few students, but no other kids and it refers to them still being around, so it's a bit confusing?

Absolutely adore this score! It's evocative of the 80s but it fits the tone so much more with a calmer, more subtle aspect to it. And I love the way the piano is knocked out of tune after it's thrown at the Doctor - small details like that makes this story very interesting!
Favourite Line: No need to worry, Alison, we're just being chased... by a piano.

This is a really great story - it manages to create a scary atmosphere, but it doesn't go too dark and grim because the fun characterisation of the cast brings the story up a bit, and strikes a decent balance. Once it reaches Part 4, the plot is a bit generic, but that doesn't ruin the three episodes of set up beforehand or the characters established! I knew when the titles rolled that Andrew Cartmel would know how to handle this story!