Monks take over the house and release their werewolf god, the sole reason for it being here is for it to transfer its alien soul into Queen Victoria. The Doctor, Rose and some housemaids must prevent this from happening.

Queen Victoria is interested in any wolf stories as she misses her husband, Albert, who died years ago but has never given her a sign that he might be able to contact her beyond the grave. Supernatural stories keep her hope alive that she may, one day, communicate with him. So she is definitely interested in the story of the wolf that she gets to hear later on in this story.

If anyone knows history they'll know that Queen Victoria was in mourning for decades following her husbands death. It is the reason she wore black all the time. I'm glad I saw a programme about Queen Victoria a few months before watching this otherwise I would not have got a lot of the nuances and reasons for Pauline Collin's acting. It meant that I was able to appreciate the character of Victoria a bit more in this episode.

This is a great story that is let down by some unconvincing cgi. The cgi used is definitely above standard and would be expected at the cinema. The work done on the werewolf is exemplary. But it still looks computer generated. A model should have been made for the close up sequences, much like the Slitheen, to give it a more convincing aspect.

After many people are killed, and the occupants of the house are held hostage with the wolf inside, the Doctor and Rose discover that a trap has been laid for the wolf and they must work out as fast as possible what it is and how to spring it.

Most Doctor Who fans would have figured out half the plan already by the time dinner was served. The other half of the plan comes quickly when you see the diamond. While kids will think this is a great idea, adults used to solving mysteries will be a little disappointed.

Afterall, as soon as the Doctor says that all the mirrors are wrong in a telescope, we know that that telescope has some important role in the story. Especially as there would be no reason why complete strangers would be instantly taken to the top of the house to look at a telescope unless it was important to the plot.

Equally, why keep focusing on the 'item' that the Queen is carrying unless it is also important. And anyone who's seen Horror of Fang Rock will know how destructive a light source focused through a diamond can be!

Even so, it was a great story as it used a lot of historical fact to back up the plot. Pauline Collins IS Queen Victoria and I hope she returns for another episode. I also liked the idea that this was not a woman who relied on her soldiers, this was a woman who was strong and could defend herself. Definitely a great character.

7 out of 10!

Additional.
Contrary to popular media opinion, this is not the first appearance of a werewolf in Doctor Who. Greatest Show in the Galaxy had a werewolf named Mags - remember her?