An outbreak of weird symptoms in a particular sector is investigated by Liv, while Tula makes some worrying discoveries.

Robert Whitelock’s script for this seventh Robots tale is a little hard to do without spoilers, but in very general terms, things are beginning to take a very unpleasant turn. The Chenka sisters have been through a lot over the last few months, but it seems as if there are those who really don’t want their discoveries to be made public – and are willing to go to any lengths in order to protect their secrets. As always in such situations, it’s a question of who you can and should trust – and one key character has the spotlight shone on their loyalties.

The links back to The Robots of Death are becoming stronger and I’d suggest a rewatch of that classic story to remind yourself of some of the character interaction in there, particularly given that two of those on the Sandmine are already involved with this series (and let’s be honest, there’s always time for a rewatch of The Robots of Death!). Louise Jameson joins as director for this story and balances the contrasting demands of the two plotlines well, with Lee Adams’ sound design and Joe Kraemer’s score brought to the fore as necessary.

Verdict: The Robots aren’t the only problem facing Tula and Liv – a strong continuation of the saga. 9/10

Paul Simpson

Click here to order Volume Three from Big Finish