The Spectre of Lanyon Moor

"It's nice to know we still make a good team, Doctor."

Writer: Nicholas Pegg
Format: Audio
Released: June 2000
Series: Main Range 09

Featuring: Sixth Doctor, Evelyn, Brigadier

Synopsis

In a desolate Cornish landscape littered with relics of prehistoric man, the Sixth Doctor and Evelyn uncover a catalogue of mysteries.

What is the secret of the fogou? Can the moor be haunted by a demonic host of imps? And what is Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart doing in Pengriffen?

Teaming up with his old friend, the Doctor realises that an ancient conflict is nearing its conclusion - and Lanyon Moor is set to be the final battleground...

Verdict

The Spectre of Lanyon Moor is a very good audio adventure! We get an iconic moment and one that was desperately missing from the TV run. The Brigadier meets the Sixth Doctor! The greeting between the Brigadier and the Doctor was wonderfully comical and I think Evelyn fitted in perfectly! She was often getting herself into danger in this story and yet she always seemed so calm. A key attribute of a companion! She was also quite comical around Sir Archibald, who himself had an intriguing agenda wanting to work with the evil Sancreda. The plot was consistent but at small times there seemed to be stuff going on that was irrelevant. I really liked the character of Philip Ludgate throughout. Despite a good plot, the shining light of this audio was undoubtedly a first meeting between the Brigadier and a previously unmet incarnation of the Doctor! Disapproving of the Doctor's dress sense was typical banter between the pairing. The cliffhangers were good and the climax was also great! There was just something missing that prevented it from being great, but it was indeed very good!

Rating: 8/10