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I think considering how much the world has changed since  this first aired, this episode hit me even harder on the rewatch.  The rise of social media, “fake news”, Trump, Brexit,  global pandemic resulting in lockdowns,  protests requiring  Police or Army presence, terrorist attacks, nations divided on political opinions, wars, global warming,  bush fires ravaging the planet and many more factors like poverty, racism and injustice.

Despite it being a sci fi show, there are elements to this episode that could very much happen in the future and/or happening in places around the world now.

Catherine Tate was brilliant in this episode. It really showcased her acting range.  She is my favourite companion because I find her story arc so relatable. How many good people out there in the world are lost or angry and have no idea what they are capable of?

 

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