The Five Dimensional Man

"Is that where he comes from... a fifth dimension?"

Writer: Kate Orman
Format: Audio
Released: 31st May 2011
Series: Short Trips 3.02

Featuring: Second Doctor, Jamie, Zoe


Synopsis

An American 50s housewife gets more than she bargained for when she offers help to a strange women who appears in her kitchen...

Verdict

The Five Dimensional Man was a great little audio! It worked very well and although the story had a lot of potential to be expanded upon, the short length of 18 minutes still worked fantastically. I liked the American theme and with the setting 1959, the astronaut mentions were cleverly placed. I adored how Zoe ended up in Betty's kitchen! But she didn't seem at all moved or surprised by how she arrived there - more curious than worried. She was a great character and had a tremendous sense of adventure. Once the Doctor arrived, who she humorously mocked in regards to war, she was willing to be thrown into the future on an alien colony as a secret weapon! She almost seemed perfect for the Doctor. Jamie being held hostage by Stirling was good, who himself made a brilliant villain just on description of past events! The climax was quite good and I liked how Betty returned home with, what you could almost hear was a smile on her face. She'd just been to the 28th century and you could tell she had loved her snapshot amongst the universe. Overall, a terrific little audio!

Rating: 8/10