 Tom Fox of "Starburst" magazine gives the episode four stars out of five, judging the plot predictable but praising the series' "return to detective-style shenanigans" after "The Perils of Penelope" and "Vault of Death".Mike Fillis, a contributor to "Cult Times" and "Ultimate DVD" magazines, applauds the episode's humour and sound effects.He compares the character of the Duchess of Royston to Dame Margaret Rutherford's portrayal of the Duchess of Brighton in the 1963 film "The V.I.P.s".