R-101 and "Storm Warning"

I finished listening to my first Big Finish Doctor Who audio "Storm Warning". Considering the memories I have of that horrible tv movie, I found myself quite liking Paul McGann as the 8th Doctor. Here was the idiosyncratic and otherworldly soul we've come to love. On the other hand, I'm well known for my love of British accents, so maybe it isn't that surprising.

Charley reminded me of SAJV's Rebecca Fogg in her delightful first appearance. That's an amusing observation since India Fisher is Francesca Hunt's sister, so clearly they keep adventuring in the family.

Overall I enjoyed the story. I do agree with some reviews that say the last two parts are the weaker half of the storyline. Too much trying to set up and explain their alien world building.

As I mentioned, though, I'm an airship geek, so I know a little more than most about R-101 and her history. Mostly they got it right, except for a few things, one minor and one massive. I've pulled a good deal of information from Airship Heritage Trust website with information on all British airships, including the R-100 and R-101. Also a chapter from the Hindenburg: An Illustrated History with some lovely photos.

( More on the R-101 w/ spoilers for Storm Warning )