I wish it was more of an exploration of character and of the setting than an action piece. The Lost Things dimension is so interesting and the twist with the two Doctors is really cool, but it never properly realises its ideas.

Jo Martin's performance keeps getting better and better. The idea of ending up in a 'no-place' where random detritus ends up is an excellent one. An alien and Sandy Irvine of Everest teaming up with the Doctor? (A bit funny - this was recorded in January 2023 and a plot point is Irvine's body was never found -- then October 2024 it's announced some of his remains were. Bad luck!) Why not! We also get two Fugitive Doctors, we think it's a straightforward Doctor goes back in a time a year story, but the other Doctor turns out to be from the past and still working for Division. It's a fun sci-fi adventure, but the highlight is Jo Martin crushing it. Can't wait for volume two!

This final story is my favourite of the set. I loved the idea of a place in the universe where all the lost things end up, and it is easy to see how this incarnation of The Doctor particularly suits this concept.

After years of complaining that you don’t get enough Fugitive Doctor in her episodes, it is a rush of energy to get her twice in one episode, and very clever to have a past version of The Doctor being the one who has all the cards. She gets to ACT in this.

I really enjoyed all the set up and intrigue seeded in this story, it feels like this Doctor is heading somewhere. Because her story is so ill defined there is a freedom in where her Doctor can go in audio. Similar to the Eighth Doctor, I do not get the sense of her story being railroaded into a well defined cannon.

Thworping through time and space, one adventure at a time!

“THE DIMENSION OF LOST THINGS – A MULTI-DOCTOR MYSTERY IN A REALM OF FORGOTTEN MEMORIES”

The Dimension of Lost Things throws the Fugitive Doctor into another high-speed, high-stakes adventure, this time exploring one of the most intriguing concepts of the set: a dimension where lost people, places, and objects exist outside of time. With Time Lord agent Cosmogon once again in pursuit, the story opens with another thrilling TARDIS chase before the Doctor is yanked into this strange, purgatorial realm.

Accompanied by 1920s mountaineer Sandy Irvine—whose real-life disappearance on Everest remains a mystery—Fugitive finds herself trapped in a jungle filled with ghostly wailing apparitions and eerie lost souls. It’s an evocative setting, beautifully realised in audio, and the horror elements land particularly well.

A MULTI-DOCTOR STORY WITH A FUGITIVE TWIST

One of the most fascinating elements here is the introduction of another version of the Fugitive Doctor, one who has already spent a year trapped in this place. This turns the story into a multi-Doctor tale of sorts, as the two versions of Fugitive work together while grappling with what this means for their lost memories.

The biggest challenge, however, is distinguishing between the two versions in conversation. With no visual cues, it can occasionally be tricky to follow which Fugitive is speaking, but Jo Martin delivers a nuanced enough performance to make it work.

A DARK REFLECTION ON MEMORY AND IDENTITY

The story’s strongest scene comes when the Doctor is confronted by the monstrous being that has stolen her memories. It’s a superbly acted moment, and Jo Martin delivers some of her best work here—her desperation, anger, and frustration are palpable. The conversation about which memories have been taken and why adds a fascinating psychological dimension to the Fugitive Doctor’s arc, reinforcing her unique place in Doctor Who lore.

Matt Wycliffe is also excellent as Irvine, playing the lost explorer with a mix of bewilderment and resilience. His determination to keep his curious, adventurous nature intact, even in such an alien environment, makes him a compelling character. The story even offers a beautifully poignant explanation for why Irvine’s body was never found on Everest—a touch of historical fiction blended seamlessly into the sci-fi narrative.

COSMO'S PURSUIT CONTINUES, BUT BARELY

The Time Lord agent Cosmogon returns, but her role in the story feels minimal, which is a shame given how much potential she has. While her presence adds stakes, she isn’t developed much beyond her previous appearance in Fast Times.

One element that stands out across this set is the Fugitive Doctor’s deep and almost intimate connection with her TARDIS, something that feels more pronounced than in later incarnations. It’s a lovely detail, reinforcing her status as an earlier version of the Doctor, one still deeply tied to her ship.

VERDICT: A HAUNTINGLY ATMOSPHERIC, THOUGHT-PROVOKING ADVENTURE

The Dimension of Lost Things is a strong entry in the Most Wanted set, blending timey-wimey concepts with psychological horror and rich character work. The multi-Fugitive dynamic adds an intriguing wrinkle to the story, even if it’s occasionally hard to follow in audio. Jo Martin delivers one of her best performances yet, and the exploration of memory, loss, and identity makes this a gripping listen.

📝8/10

Ok officially hooked GIVE ME THE NEXT SET NOW

Trying to get Cosmo off her tail, the Doctor makes a dangerous move with her TARDIS and ends up in the titular Dimension of Lost Things, a place where the things you lose from keys to yourself go. To find her way out, she has the help of explorer Sandy Irvine, space pilot Athelia, a squirrel-like alien and most importantly of all: herself.

Lisa McMullin closes out the Fugitive Doctor’s first box-set, a writer I’ve admittedly found to be quite hit and miss with her work on the Ninth Doctor Adventures range, but here she brings a story set in an abstract but well-crafted world with plenty of intrigue.

Jo Martin is doing double duty in this story, playing both the Fugitive Doctor and another version of herself who’s already been in this dimension for a whole year, there are a couple of small moments where it feels a little unclear which is speaking, but on the whole this works well and their interactions are both engaging and raise the story’s tension, as questions are raised about the Doctor’s lost memories and finding the answers.

It is hard to discuss in much detail without going into spoiler territory, but there are brief scenes depicting fragments of past events in the Fugitive Doctor’s life. One of these is particularly tense due to a mix of both Jo Martin’s delivery and the incredibly evocative sound design. Additionally, with later revelations of the story in mind, it raises more questions for the audience about just how many layers to the Fugitive Doctor’s situation there are.

The Dimension of Lost Things itself has some interesting locales, with lost souls roaming that seem to drag others down with them, and winds that blow away your memories and this is a story that leaves you wanting more of its world, as unlikely as a return visit may be.

Sandy Irvine feels a little wasted in this story as a historical figure, not being a particular focus of the story and spending much of it simply following the Doctors and reacting. While not an inherent fault, it would have been nice if he had gotten more to do. Though the story does have two important moments for the character which were enjoyed.

Cosmo - having debuted back in Fast Times - finally gets her chance to shine here. While in execution it doesn’t feel wholly satisfying, with the story starting with them sounding so familiar to one another whereas from a listener perspective they haven’t interacted since their first meeting, she’s a very enjoyable character who will hopefully be further explored in future episodes. The way she favours working alone is an interesting mirror to the Doctor at this stage and the interactions she does get with the Doctor are very enjoyable, where this dynamic evolves will be interesting to see.

If you’re looking to explore a strange new world and venture into the mysteries of the Fugitive Doctor, complete with cleverly executed revelations that don’t give away too much but leave you hungry for more, The Dimension of Lost Things may just be the story for you.

Interesting concept, good characters. I really like the twist that the "future doctor" is actually from the past, taking advantage of the Doctor's memory issues to pretend to be from the future. My biggest complaint is: Did they really have to play the very long and repetitive "I see you, but I do not fear you" dream sequence, in full, three times?

hmm perhaps this is where i air small complaints about the set, because whilst this was an okay story, it could've done more for the arc/finale. don't get me wrong, we got even more breadcrumbs but i was disappointed overall at the lack of cosmo, i'd like a 2/raven style episode where they're thrust together in the next set. i am very intrigued by the arc and where its headed!