Suggested to us by listener Jared R. Byer, this week we're discussing one of our favorites, "The Happiness Patrol", from 1988, Season 25. The Doctor (Sylvester McCoy) and Ace (Sophie Aldred) come to the planet Terra Alpha to investigate some strange goings on. What they discover is a regime that forcefully suppresses all sadness. It's famous for being a criticism of the Thatcher government, but it's so much more than that. Being big fans of the Seventh Doctor era, we both really love this one.
After that, Josh gives us a look at the Big Finish Seventh Doctor audio drama, "Live 34", a fascinating story that's told through a series of news broadcasts. Check it out here.
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