1.3: 'The Unquiet Dead' Review

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And now, we continue with the countdown to the new series, with The Time Team, as I watch The Unquiet Dead, originally aired April 9! And written by writer of this years Victory of the Daleks Mark Gatiss
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Now, first things first, the casting. Spot on! Charles Dickens, fantastic! Brilliant, with a jolly old laugh at the end (oh, I loved that!) And his response to The Doctor's fandom ("Do you want me to get rid of him Sir" "Oh, no, he can stay!") Just brilliant, and Eve Myles as Gwyneth was perfectly cast in this and Torchwood (and the explanation doesn't come up until 4.13: Journey's End.
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This episode was good on many levels, and even though a majority of it was a bit chatty and set in one house, I thought it was a brilliant trip to the past. Some of the best bits of Doctor Who are here, from The Doctor's enthusiasm that something horrible is happening, to their talk in the cellar, and to Charles' performance, noting that the ghost in the knocker looked... like THAT! And then there's the second mention of the Bad Wolf, and Gwyneth explaining the metal birds of the future she has seen in her dreams. Oh yes, and Cardiff?!?
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Although, slow in some parts, and definitely not the best episode set in the past, I did enjoy it, like all episodes of Doctor Who and my overall rating for this episode, taking into consideration the acting, directing, writing, excitement, scare factor etc. I would give this episode a: 7.5/10
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Tonight, I review Aliens of London and tomorrow, World War Three and Dalek! So join me, in the race to watch all 60 episodes!