Premise: The Doctor, Jamie and Victoria discover that Yeti have invaded the London Underground.
Notes: This sequel to The Abominable Snowmen features the first appearance of Colonel Lethbridge-Stewart (later Brigadier) played by Nicholas Coutney who would go on to appear in many more stories up until the shows cancellation in 1989. Jack Watling also returned as Proffessor Travers with heavy makeup to make him seem older than he was in The Abominable Snowmen. London Transport denied permission to film in the real London Underground so they were forced to create sets for the studio. These sets were so believable that London Transport complained that they had filmed on their property without permission.
Verdict: A hugely atmospheric tale set in familiar but somewhat ominous surroundings. The Yeti are surprisingly menacing and the climax of the fourth part is simply unbeatable. It's just a shame that after this it begins to slip 9/10
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