The Shattered Hourglass

Short Trips #10.12

Released: 22 December 2020

Listened: 4/20/26

In "The End of Time," the Doctor mentions that while he was stalling, he named a galaxy "Alison." This is that story. It rather particularly takes place after The Time Lord Victorious, when the Doctor has realized his own mistakes, and is determined not to let anyone else repeat them. Of course, this is still the Tenth Doctor, so he's going to be arrogant and high-handed while he does it. In this case, he goes up against the Time Agency, and pretty much knows everything that's going to happen before they do. The Seventh Doctor would be proud. Robert Napton, in his only Doctor Who contribution, captures both the Tenth Doctor's voice and his physicality, not a bad trick in a short audio story. Neve McIntosh is always a delight to hear, especially narrating in her own native accent. This one might be a bit predictable, but that's OK when it's done well.