For centuries, the Stagnant Protocol has been forgotten by the universe: an empire populated by a race that can never advance... a race the Master seeks to seize control of. Unfortunately for him, he has a rival - Calantha - and she understands how to manipulate the system better than he could ever hope. His only chance of defeating her lies in the hands of
some old acquaintances, whether they realise it or not. One thing, however, is certain. Whichever of them may win, the Stagnant Protocol is destined to lose...Contains four stories; 6.1 The Sincerest Form of Flattery by James Goss. 6.2 A Quiet Night In by Lou Morgan.6.3 The Orphan by Lou Morgan. 6.4 Unfinished Business by Lisa McMullin. CAST: Derek Jacobi (The Master), Katy Manning (Jo Jones), Sarah Sutton (Nyssa), Alexandria
Riley (Calantha), Ian Abeysekera (Valmont), Timothy Blore (Earl), Dona Croll (The Empress),
Laura Doddington (Lady Sutlumu), Sarah Douglas (Mrs Mevel), Raj Ghatak (Second Vizier),
Glen McCready (First Vizier), Francois Pandolfo (Officiencier), Prasanna Puwanarajah
(Prince Gardam), Mali Ann Rees (Varnomium Computer), Harley Viveash (Waiter), Fanos
Xenofos (Professor Merc-Hodden). Other parts played by members of the cast.