Torchwood: We Always Get Out Alive

Following the previous two comedic pieces (one of which worked for me, and the other of which was too over-the-top to gel), we're back with horror again - and it's another superb piece. One of the limitations of this series is that there are rarely more than two actors in it, and that's the case here, too... but in this case, it's very much a strength, not a weakness.

The entire story takes place inside Gwen and Rhys's car as they drive home after a successful mission out in the Welsh countryside. The dialogue is beautifully written, contrasting the mundanity of everyday life with what they do for Torchwood (the story is set at a point when they're the only surviving members). The question implicit in the title is key - will they always be lucky enough to survive, and what toll does their double life take on their relationship?

From there, the horror and mystery build as it's clear that something isn't quite right, and what we're hearing on the soundtrack doesn't quite match with what the characters are aware of. It's worth noting that everything we hear is from a perspective inside the car - they get out at a few points, leading to either stretches of silence or faint sounds in the distance. So this may not be one to listen to somewhere that isn't quiet (while mowing the lawn, say). But it adds to the creepiness, as does the isolation. Taken together with the top-notch characterisation, this is another great edition to the audio series.