Absolutely fantastic story, expanding the tardis team and offering another absolutely brilliant pseudo-historical to 5's repertoire. The Egyptian politics are interesting, the sci-fi additions are used really well, and we get the first instance of Big Finish having a doctor-lite episode with Part 2. While I understand the complaints with Five and Peri "weakening the sacrafice of Caves of Androzani", I think we'd be depriving ourselves of an incredible dynamic without the two together - and the sacrafice becomes reframed within the friendship they now have, while still being appreciated through the lens of TV canon.

All that is to say - this is a must listen.

A story which uses the cast really well, and builds epically across its setting, to reveal a rich, deep and interesting historical story. A brilliant introduction to Erimem who adds much to the dynamic of The Fifth Doctor and Peri, and I'm excited to see more of as I continue through the audios.

another solid release, erimem being a really well-developed character and one of the most believable audio companions

also: cackling at elvis being the sphinx. they didnt need to do that but they did

Believe me the combination of 5, Peri and Erimem is brilliant, I love them. But it starts with a slow bump, this is far more of a drama piece than feeling so sci-fi and alien which let me down a little. But wasn't a terrible listen all the same.

Nice story with some great sound design, and a lovely introduction to a new companion!! Really like the dynamic with Peri and Erimem already, can't wait to hear more from this team.