Picking up from where the last story dropped us (ha ha), our intrepid travels are enjoying a relaxing vacation in a roman villa in 64 AD. Vicki has quickly adapted to the life of a time traveler actually whining for more adventure. Ian and Barbara are getting VERY comfortable with each other, as I assume they're snogging off screen. And the Doctor is enjoying this respite after the emotional upheaval of recent events.
Things quickly go south as the crew gets separated, kidnapped, and mistaken for other people. The Doctor does a turn with the Emperor's New Clothes with his harp. Barbara is very heavily perused by Nero himself while his wife tries to poison her. Ian is enslaved and has to fight for his life. And they're all running around Nero's palace at the same time, unaware that they are all there at the same time.
The Doctor does give Vicki a 2 second lecture on not changing history, as opposed to the lecture he gave Barbara for 4 episodes! All in all, this is probably my favorite story of season 2. After so many life and death stories, it's nice to see a more lighthearted and fun adventure.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Romans_(Doctor_Who)
Next thrilling adventure: The Web Planet!
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