DOCTOR WHO The Tenth Planet

THE TENTH PLANET has been called the Holy Grail of Doctor Who lost episodes. First broadcast in 1996, it features the regeneration of the first Doctor (William Hartnell) to the second (Patrick Troughton), and also the first appearance of the sinister Cybermen from the doomed planet Mondas. The video may be lost, but here the BBC has lovingly restored the audio and inserted a skillful narration by Anneke Wills, who played Polly in the TV series. She also reminisces at the end of the audio presentation. With its great music, sound effects, and solid, if overripe, acting, the BBC has done it again, somewhat compensating for the missing video. D.R.W. © AudioFile 2006, Portland, Maine [Published: JUN/ JUL 06]