📝8/10

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"CLONES, CLEVERNESS, AND CHRISTMAS IN THE GREY ARCHIVE"

This charming tale shines a spotlight on Petronella Osgood as she spends her Christmas tucked away in UNIT’s Grey Archive. However, her festive solitude is soon interrupted by chaos—a malfunctioning Sontaran cloning pool, left over from The Sontaran Stratagem, produces four grotesquely disfigured clones, leading to a uniquely quirky crisis.

Much like Steven Moffat’s novelisation of The Day of the Doctor, this story enriches Osgood’s character, delving into her family background with mentions of her sister Nova and her father, Frank. These personal touches give Osgood greater depth and make her resourcefulness all the more engaging.

The plot thickens with an unexpected link to The Sontaran Stratagem/The Poison Sky: the Sontaran clone threatening the archive turns out to be a clone of none other than Luke Rattigan. Osgood’s ingenuity shines as she outmanoeuvres the clone and thwarts the Sontarans’ plans to take over the planet. Her clever actions not only save the day but also secure her a promotion within UNIT, making this story a delightful origin tale for one of the organisation’s brightest minds.

With its mix of festive charm, light-hearted humour, and clever callbacks, this story is a delightful addition to the Doctor Who universe, cementing Osgood as a fan-favourite character.