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Travelling in the TARDIS is filled with unimaginable delights. You can visit every wonder in the universe and meet the founders of a civilisation. You get to witness the best of everything history has to offer, but also the dark side of the universe. That's what the Doctor and Valarie do. They hold back the darkness, whatever the cost.

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A long time ago, during every second of existence, there was a war. An impossible war between gods and monsters. A war that should have killed them both. Only the gods are dead and the monsters are back, stronger than ever. The monsters are coming for all of creation.

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This is a distinct new era for UNIT. Set in the late 1990s, the Cold War is over and the geopolitical landscape is in flux. Brigadier Bambera is deemed the right candidate to lead UNIT into the 21st century. But in this shadowy, unpredictable world of deadly threats and hidden enemies, Bambera and her new team - including sarcastic second-in-command, Sergeant Jean-Paul Savarin and tough scientific advisor, Dr Louise Rix - will need to prove their mettle. The stakes are higher than ever. 1. Rogue State by Robert Valentine In the war-torn republic of Valge Maja, Brigadier Bambera is hot on the trail of arms-dealing terrorist Roman Krojac, when she's ordered back to Geneva. Her old sponsor, Dame Lydia Kingsley, offers her a job as the new head of UNIT. Reluctant to accept, she nevertheless teams up with sarcastic UNIT officer Sergeant Jean-Paul Savarin to prevent a monstrous Soviet-era weapon from falling into Krojac's hands. 2. Time Flies by Alison Winter Bambera and Savarin are summoned to a secretive genetic research facility by Dr Louise Rix, UNIT's rebellious new scientific adviser. Two scientists have vanished in mysterious circumstances, and despite the assurances of the sinister Dr Grange, UNIT suspects there's something very wrong with the centre's caterpillar population. Can they survive the fruits of Dr Grange's experiments? And will Savarin survive Bambera and Rix's rocky new relationship? 3. Dark Side of the Moon by Alfie Shaw A new British space station, the Britannia, is due to be launched at the end of the week, but Bambera, Rix and Savarin fear that some kind of psychic entity is trying to sabotage it. Is it really the spirit of Helena McNamara, deceased astronaut and old friend of Rix? And does it speak the truth when it warns that something terrible is waiting for humanity on the dark side of the moon? CAST: : Angela Bruce (Brigadier Winifred Bambera), Alex Jordan (Sergeant Jean-Paul Savarin), Yemisi Oyinloye (Dr Louise Rix), Silas Carson (Dr Winston Grange), Simone Lahbib (Sylvia Brooks/DI Alison Lees), Simon Ludders (Dr Andrews/Control/Colin Carter), Lorne MacFadyen (McManis), Debra Michaels (Dr Megan Hollands), Wilf Scolding (Roman Krojač/Professor Ian Fenning), Liz SutherlandLim (Dame Lydia Kingsley), Homer Todiwala (Trooper 1/Astronaut 1/UNIT Medic), George Watkins (Eyrie Six (Bragg)/Chuchuna), Tracy Wiles (Trooper 2/Astronaut 2/Cleaner/Helena). Other parts played by members of the cast.

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Pursued by a squadron of Dalek assault ships, the Master’s only hope is to abandon the space-time vortex and flee into an altogether different reality: a realm of fiction. Confronted with creatures of myth and figures from folklore, the Master sees an opportunity to scavenge a universe of impossible artefacts and use them against his enemies. But first, he must face off against a host of legendary monsters, literary heroes and embody fiction’s greatest consulting detective: Sherlock Holmes. 8.1 The Wrath of Medusa by Rochana Patel. Crashing into a universe of fiction, the Master finds himself lost in a world of Greek mythology… with a Dalek assault squad close behind. 8.2 The Shadow Master by Lizzie Hopley. As the Master plunders inconceivable artefacts from an impossible universe, he encounters a figure that may prove his greatest threat: his own Shadow. Contains four new stories: 8.3 The Adventure of the Deceased Doctor by Alfie Shaw. When Dr John Watson is informed of his own murder, only the world’s greatest consulting detective can assist. He just happens to come from a different world. 8.4 The Master of Dorian Gray by David Llewellyn. Seeking the power of immortality, the Master works himself into the life of Dorian Gray. But can he change how the story ends? CAST: Derek Jacobi (The War Master), Tom Alexander (Herman), Gethin Anthony (The Shadow), Greg Austin (Perseus), Nicholas Briggs (The Daleks/Sherlock Holmes), Richard Earl (Dr John Watson), Pauline Eyre (Hecate), Burn Gorman (Lestrade), Edward Harrison (Basil Hallward), Safiyya Ingar (Hobgoblin), Eleanor Jackson (Johanna), Sakuntala Ramanee (Athena), Jessye Romeo (Sibyl Vane), David Sibley (Henry Wotton), Ella Smith (Medusa), Sam Stafford (The Devil), Alexander Vlahos (Dorian Gray). Other parts played by members of the cast.

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Rory Williams - the Lone Centurion. A man trapped in a body not his own and stranded in history. His one job is to guard the Pandorica, the tomb of his fiancee. But life gets in the way, even when you're immortal. Contains three stories: 2.1 The Once and Future Nurse by Alfie Shaw. Camelot is in trouble. Lancelot is wounded and Merlin warns that dark times are ahead. The wizard's convinced the solution lies in the mythical Pandorica. Meanwhile, Lancelot owes his life to a humble servant Rory. 2.2 The Glowing Warrior by Tim Foley. Arise Sir Rory! Every new knight must embark upon a quest, and soon Sir Rory (and his noble squire Lancelot) head out to solve the mystery of the Glowing Knight and save a damsel in distress. But are they walking into a trap? 2.3 The Last King of Camelot by Kate Thorman. Camelot is under attack. Arthur and Guinevere have fled and Merlin's direst prophecies have come true. Can Rory prevail before the kingdom falls? CAST: Arthur Darvill (Rory Williams), Tom Alexander (Mordred), Rosie Baker (Lynn), Richard Clifford (Merlin), Barnaby Edwards (Malthus), Luyanda Unati Lewis-Nyawo (Queen Guinevere), Henry Nott (Gareth), Hugh Skinner (Sir Lancelot), Sam Stafford (King Arthur), Maanuv Thiara (Villager), Harley Viveash (Beau). Other parts played by members of the cast

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Three new stories for the Eleventh Doctor, starring Jacob Dudman. Out of retirement, and back traversing time and space, the Doctor has a new goal. Find the woman twice dead and save her from dying again. It’s a monumental task, with all of history to search. He’s going to need some help… 1 The Inheritance by Alfie Shaw. For Patricia and Valarie Lockwood, it was to be an evening like any other. Dinner with a few friends, a chance to unwind and forget the horrors of the world. However, their plans are disrupted by the arrival of a mysterious stranger. A man who brings tragedy in his wake. 2 The House of Masks by Georgia Cook. For Valarie’s first trip through time and space, the TARDIS takes them to one of the Doctor’s favourite places: Venice, during Carnivale. Unfortunately, not everyone is there to enjoy the party. Captain Tomasi has a murder to commit, and he needs Valarie’s help to do it… 3 The End by Rochana Patel. Valarie/The Doctor is dying. Only the Doctor/Valarie can save Valarie.The Doctor, but for her/him to survive, the Doctor/Valarie will have to die in her/his place. For the Doctor/Valarie, this is journey’s end. CAST: Jacob Dudman (The Doctor), Safiyya Ingar (Valarie Lockwood), Jo Castleton (Delphine/Computer), Wayne Forester (Daniel Simpson/Security), Genevieve Gaunt (Sicura), Jasmin Hinds (Simone Simpson/Receptionist), Richard James (Riley), Lara Lemon (Arabella Hendricks), Pepter Lunkuse (Luna), Paul Panting (Vega), Fode Simbo (Tomasi), Mandi Symonds (Patricia Lockwood). Other parts played by members of the cast.

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Ianto Jones is Torchwood. Ianto Jones is the defender of a deserted city, a lone crusader who keeps the empty streets safe. One day he meets one of the few survivors. She needs his help - because she's being chased by a darkness. A darkness which says it loves her. CAST: Gareth David-Lloyd (Ianto Jones), Laura Aikman (Abigail Forehill), Jacob Dudman (Luke), Misha Malcolm (Fran), Joshua Manning (The Absence), Kerry Joy Stewart (Mrs Evans). Other parts played by members of the cast. I NOTE: Torchwood contains adult material and may not be suitable for younger listeners.

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