In Review: Big Finish: Irwin Allen’s The Time Tunnel: The Dimensions of Time

Synopsis: Irwin Allen’s The Time Tunnel continues through Big Finish.

Captain Lewis Haworth, young hacker MB, dark web operative Cole Smith and marine biologist Clare MacGregor found themselves in a changed world. It’s one controlled by the sinister Rakervia. 

In a secret military base in Arizona, they reactivated the Time Tunnel and set out across history. The new team of time travellers is on a mission to track down the lost scientists Tony Newman and Doug Phillips. Together, they must restore the world as it should be.

Review: Irwin Allen’s The Time Tunnel: The Dimensions of Time was an excellent second act in this range. Unfortunately, I can’t discuss significant plot points, as I won’t spoil the twists.

Story

As with the previous set, the writers lovingly mined history. They also addressed the show’s mythology in very satisfying ways.

“Families and Lies – June 28 1969,” by Mark B Oliver picked up where the previous set left off. In it, Oliver gave listeners a truly affecting tale set the day before the Stonewall uprising.

He spotlighted Cole wonderfully. Along the way, Oliver allowed the supporting characters to breath and make good trouble.

Of course, Oliver also gifted his audience with a cliffhanger. I’ll leave listeners in suspense.

“Divine Intervention – April 1429”, by Lisa McMullin gave us a story around Joan of Arc and the Hundred Years War. This time, MB took center stage.

I particularly appreciated McMullin’s version of the Maid of Orleans. Moreover, I can’t wait for a direct follow up based  on the set’s second cliffhanger.

“Rendezvous with Tomorrow – April 15th 1912,” by Gary Hopkins was unapologetic fan service. Hopkins took a no holds barred approach as he addressed the show’s perplexing finale.

Acting

The entire cast is superb. That said, I must give kudos to a few performances.

First, Sandra Dickinson brought all of her skill to the role of Mrs Hazel Hawkins. She made Mrs. H. real and quietly heroic.

For her part, Rachel Lincoln took the opposite route with Joan of Arc. Lincoln wholeheartedly embraced Joan’s near mythic status.

Last, but not least, two new additions to the cast perfectly inhabit their roles. Their spoiler driven performances deftly bridge past, present, and future.

Overall

Thank you, Big Finish. Once again, you’ve done right by this classic series.

You can purchase Irwin Allen’s The Time Tunnel: The Dimensions of Time here.