"All for one, and one for all!"

The Doctor, Peri and Erimem find themselves in 17th Century Paris, which isn't exactly where they were aiming to be but they decide to explore anyway. That only becomes a problem when Peri is unexpectedly kidnapped.

Meanwhile, King Louis is planning a State Ball. Cardinal Richelieu's guards are duelling in the streets with the King's Musketeers. Queen Anne is overdue to return from a journey and the Duke of Buckingham is plotting something big.

But before the Doctor can investigate anything, including Peri's disappearance, he will need to do something about the two Musketeers who have him at sword point!

After a shaky start with their first Doctor Who Big Finish entry, Project: Twilight, Cavan Scott and Mark Wright have now delivered a second play. A purely historical story featuring the Fifth Doctor, Peri Brown and new companion Erimem, this is a brilliant entry to the range.

Peter Davison turns in another excellent performance as the Doctor, but this time the acting plaudits must go to Nicola Bryant. While she gives us the usual stronger Peri than we saw on television, she also has the chance to shine in another role within the play. She plays a pivotal part in the drama this time around and makes the most of it.

Mention must also be made of Caroline Morris as Erimem, playing the former Pharaoh for the first time since her debut and also the first away from her Egyptian home. She doesn't overdo the fish out of water part, giving Erimem a strength of character that will serve her well in the future.

Of the guest cast, Andy Coleman and Peter John stand out as Musketeers Rouffet and Delmarre. Also worthy of note are Michael Shallard as Cardinal Richelieu and Andrew MacKay as King Louis, who make the most of their roles, representing The Church and the Crown of the title.

Scott and Wright have given us a fascinating twist to their source material, The Three Musketeers. The sound effects bring medieval Paris to life and the script gives even those with the smallest roles the chance to make an impact on the production.

Probably my favourite part is where the Doctor tries to teach Rouffet and Delmarre the code of the Musketeer, "All for one and one for all." They seem less than enthusiastic about it.

Overall, after Spare Parts, this is probably the best Fifth Doctor play produced by Big Finish, which given the company it keeps is praise indeed.