The Memory Cheats · The Companion Chronicles S6 • Episode 3

Zoe Heriot remembers everything. But she remembers nothing.

A genius with instant recall, Zoe's mind has been purged of her memories of travelling with the Doctor and Jamie in the TARDIS. And years later she is in deep trouble — prosecuted by the mysterious company that has evidence that she has travelled in Space and Time.

Except Zoe knows they're wrong.

Aren't they?

But if that's the case, why is there proof that Zoe was in Uzbekistan in 1919.

Can the memory cheat?

After being let down by Echoes of Grey, I am glad to say that this one was excellent. The atmosphere was on point, the characters vivid, the plot and problem engaging, and the twists were great. I particularly enjoyed how the Doctor's usual practices did not pay off this time, the unusual time period and place the story is set in, and the final twist, which I did not see coming and which I thought was very clever, highlighting Zoe's character and cunning. Recommended!