Who Reviews The Missy Adventures - Girl Talk by DJ Forrest

'I will NEVER stand with the Doctor.'

Written by Tony Fyler

Edited by Andrew Creak

Released on Band Camp on 24th December

Missy is locked up in The Mouse Trap, a prison that cannot be escaped from, in much the same way that Magneto was locked in a glass cell, or Andy Devine was locked up at Shawshank, or Clint Eastwood in Alcatraz – or that the Titanic was an unsinkable ship!

Missy finds solace in her gaoler as she laments about her life thus far. All her exploits. The deaths of so many, for what seems to be for something so trivial. And all the while, you can't help but wonder, just what is she up to?

Of course, over a period of time, throughout her speech, it takes you by surprise just how she's done it, so much so, that you need to rewind a few times to find that moment when she hoodwinks not only the guard, but you.

It's a fascinating starter for the Missy Adventures, and Girl's Talk is certainly that. Niki McGrane who plays Missy in this production certainly has her work cut out with the length of this almost monologue script that she has to deliver- but what a splendid dialogue it is. It's got everything you'd expect to hear from Missy, and every now and then, you hear that Scottish accent delivered with the same panache you would expect to find from Michelle Gomez.

What I also enjoyed about this script, was the involvement of the Master himself. And that maniacal laughter, brought it all back.

Fyler's script is as entertaining as his Who reviews, and he hits the mark with Missy at every turn. I can't fault it. Well, perhaps the only let down for me, is that Niki's mic made some of her dialogue sound muffled which spoilt it slightly, which is minor by comparison, and it’s only because I have a hearing issue that it bothers me so much, and I’ve been assured that the mic issue has now been fixed ready for the next episode.

There are some audio dramas out there that you can put on in the background and still follow the action and story, but there are others, such as this one, that require your undivided attention. You have to really sit down and listen to it, and so headphones are a must for this, and for me, helped in hearing Niki’s words far clearer.

Andrew’s editing of this audio sets it apart from the usual ‘amateur’ productions you find online. There’s no lag in the quality. The walking along the corridor, the punching in of digital codes, you know where you are. The music doesn’t suddenly disappear and reappear out of sync with the rest of the scene. The actors don’t stumble with their lines. Everything is delivered professionally.

Niki has made her mark with Missy in episode one of the Missy Adventures, and I can’t wait for the next instalment.