I mentioned before about the way in which the story is presented. The location is Paris, a beautiful city which the director Michael Hayes is able to clearly make the most out of, choosing shots that have a busy city within them, but also a city with style. Take for instance, one of the scenes in this episode where the Doctor runs through the streets trying to reach his destination. It's shot from a distance, with just the Doctor running, allowing us to soak up the beauty of the location. This is why Hayes is perfect for this story, he is a director who is content to just let the location speak for itself, making the story feel nicer as a result.
A similar way in which this is done is through the music, as composed by Dudley Simpson. It's mainly a relaxed piece, with occasional bursts of excitement as we hear car horns and the sound of movement, only for us to return to the original melody, and feel relaxed again. It reinforces the lightness of the story, accentuating the mood of the story perfectly. It's certainly one of Simpson's best scores for Doctor Who, and remains a highlight of the story.
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