Doctor Who: The Return of Jo Jones
- Publication: SFX
- Date: 364 (Apr 2023)
- Author:
- Page: 111
- Language: English
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A long time ago the Third Doctor bade a melancholy farewell to his companion, Jo Grant (Katy Manning). Now, many decades later - for Jo, at least - the two are reunited.
In "Supernature" the Doctor and Jo stumble upon a secret military operation on the Isle of Wight and come under attack from the local wildlife. It's a slight story, but this is very much about exploring Jo's headspace in the wake of a personal tragedy.
"The Conservitors" is set in a sci-fi dystopia ruled over by machines. It's cliched stuff, but also in keeping with the set's MO as a series of Pertwee-era pastiches. Finally "The Iron Shore" is an atmospheric tale of curses and sea monsters, set on the ocean planet Mercator. After a slow start it gets into gear with the introduction of an intimidating new villain.
This isn't the first time that Manning and Tim Treloar who continues to offer a very creditable take on Jon Pertwee's Time Lord - have recorded episodes together, but there's something comforting about the thought of the Doctor returning to Jo when she needs him the most.
Some may roll their eyes at the set's placement (squeezed in-between "The Green Death" and "The Time Warrior") but for fans of the era this is a nostalgic treat.
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