Gary Russell

The third century of the second calendar. Roj Blake is about to discover a powerful spaceship and spearhead a rebellion against the despotic Federation. But he can’t be everywhere at once…Throughout the galaxy, brave people fight for freedom, without the benefit of miraculous alien technology. Avalon has only her wits and her contacts to reply on – but her name will become legend, all the same.1.1 Terra Firma by Steve Lyons. The Resistance on Earth has been decimated. Blake has been arrested. Avalon returns home, to the seat of the Federation’s power, to pick up the pieces. But she’ll need the help of a self-centred smuggler named Jenna…1.2 Throwback by Gary Russell. Argo Madison’s career as a clerk was uneventful – until a band of outlaws burst into his ordered life and brought it crashing down around him. Now, Captain Travis of Space Security wants to know what Madison knows about the rebel leader Avalon… 1.3 Black Water by Trevor Baxendale. Avalon hopes to pull the Resistance on Earth together with a bold attack upon an Administration facility. But her plan might be doomed before she can put it into action, thanks to a traitor in the ranks… Cast: Olivia Poulet (Avalon), Sally Knyvette (Jenna Stannis), Stephen Greif (Travis), Nicholas Asbury (Krask), Cliff Chapman (Madison), Stewart Clark (Kiril), Jon Edgley Bond (Jon Weston), William Ellis (Gryson), Malcolm James (Dev Tarrant), Dawn Murphy (Dag), Richard Reed (Challis), Becky Wright (Fay). Other parts played by members of the cast.

Dan Starkey reads this brand new novelisation of the 1996 TV Movie featuring the Eighth Doctor.'Who am I...? WHO AM I?'It's December 1999, and strange things are happening as the new millennium nears. A British police box appears from nowhere in San Francisco's Chinatown, and the mysterious man inside it is shot down in the street. Despite the best efforts of Dr Grace Holloway, the man dies and another stranger appears, claiming to be the same person in a different body: a wanderer in time and space known only as the Doctor. But the Doctor is not the only alien in San Francisco. His deadly adversary, the Master, is murdering his way through the city and has taken control of the TARDIS. The Master is desperate to take the Doctor's newly regenerated body for himself, and if the Doctor does not capitulate, it will literally cost him the Earth... and every last life on it. Dan Starkey, who played the Sontaran Strax in the BBC TV series, reads Gary Russell's novelisation of a TV script by Matthew Jacobs. (P) 2021 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd Reading produced by Neil Gardner Sound design by David Darlington Executive producer: Michael Stevens

‘Who am I…? WHO AM I?’It's December 1999, and strange things are happening as the new millennium nears. A British police box appears from nowhere in San Francisco’s Chinatown and the mysterious man inside it is shot down in the street. Despite the best efforts of Dr Grace Holloway, the man dies and another stranger appears, claiming to be the same person in a different body: a wanderer in time and space known only as the Doctor. But the Doctor is not the only alien in San Francisco. His deadly adversary the Master is murdering his way through the city and has taken control of the TARDIS. The Master is desperate to take the Doctor’s newly regenerated body for himself, and if the Doctor does not capitulate, it will literally cost him the Earth… and every last life on it.

Imagine their fear as Cyrrus "the mobster" Globb, Professor Horace Jaanson and an alien assassin called Kik arrive to claim the glowing pyramid.

There's a part of the city that no one much goes to, a collection of rundown old houses and gloomy streets. No one stays there long, and no one can explain why - something's not quite right there. Now the Council is renovating the district, and a new company is overseeing the work. There will be street parties and events to show off the newly gentrified neighbourhood: clowns and face-painters for the kids, magicians for the adults - the street entertainers of Cardiff, out in force. None of this is Torchwood's problem. Until Toshiko recognises the sponsor of the street parties: Bilis Manger. Now there is something for Torchwood to investigate. But Captain Jack Harkness has never been able to get into the area; it makes him physically ill to go near it. Without Jack's help, Torchwood must face the darker side of urban Cardiff alone... Featuring Captain Jack Harkness as played by John Barrowman, with Gwen Cooper, Owen Harper, Toshiko Sato and Ianto Jones as played by Eve Myles, Burn Gorman, Naoki Mori and Gareth David-Lloyd, in the hit series created by Russell T Davies for BBC Television.

An unabridged reading of this original novel featuring the Third Doctor, as played on TV by Jon Pertwee. When a boy goes missing and a policewoman starts drawing cave paintings, the Doctor suspects the Silurians are back. With the Brigadier distracted by questions about UNIT funding and problems at home, the Doctor swears his assistant Liz Shaw to secrecy and investigates alone. But Liz has enquiries of her own, teaming up with a journalist to track down people who don’t exist. What is the mysterious Glasshouse, and why is it so secret? As the Silurians wake from their ancient slumber, the Doctor, Liz and the Brigadier are caught up in a conspiracy to exploit UNIT’s achievements – a conspiracy that reaches deep into the heart of the British Government. Duration: 8 hours approx

From the Tenth Doctor Archives #1-12: Agent Provocateur; The Forgotten. Collecting the first two complete story arcs from the Tenth Doctor Archives, don't miss these fantastic adventures! AGENT PROVOCATEUR: The Tenth Doctor and Martha Jones are travelling through time and space, protecting the oppressed, stopping evil in its tracks, and searching for the best chocolate milkshakes in the galaxy. But a stranger has his sights set on the Doctor, a valuable collectable as the last of the Time Lords of Gallifrey. Meanwhile, entire planetary populations are inexplicably disappearing - but for what cause? THE FORGOTTEN: Stranded in a strange museum filled with memorabilia from his past, the Doctor has no recollection of his previous selves. With the TARDIS missing and a mysterious figure watching their every move, it's up to Martha to help the Doctor trigger his memory and find the blue box. Featuring ten Doctors and a host of companions - from Ian and Barbara to Rose Tyler - delve into the depths of the Doctor's mind on adventures through the ages!

Lisa Bowerman reads this original novel featuring the Twelfth Doctor, as played in the BBC TV series by Peter CapaldiChristmas 2015, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Imagine everyone’s surprise when a time portal opens up in Sydney Cove. Imagine their shock as a massive pyramid now sits beside the Harbour Bridge, glowing with energy. Imagine their fear as Cyrrus “the mobster” Globb, Professor Horace Jaanson and alien assassin Kik arrive. Finally, imagine everyone’s dismay when a bunch of con artists turn up to spring their greatest grift yet. This gang consists of Legs, Dog Boy, Shortie, Da Trowel, and their leader, Doc, who is busy making sure the universe isn’t destroyed. And when someone accidentally reawakens The Ancients of Time - which, Doc reckons, wasn’t the wisest or best-judged of actions – things get a whole lot more complicated... A complete and unabridged reading by Lisa Bowerman, who plays Professor Bernice Summerfield in Big Finish’s range of audio adventures.

When a boy goes missing and a policewoman starts drawing cave paintings, the Doctor suspects the Silurians are back. With the Brigadier distracted by questions about UNIT funding and problems at home, the Doctor swears his assistant Liz Shaw to secrecy and investigates alone.

Wilfred Mott is very happy: his granddaughter, Donna, is back home, catching up with family and gossiping about her journeys, and he has just discovered a new star and had it named after him. But the Doctor soon discovers something else new, and worryingly bright, in the heavens ââ?¬â?? something that is heading for Earth.

For the Doctor, Amy and Rory - and all of humanity - the buried secrets of the past are very much a threat to the present... A thrilling, all-new adventure featuring the Doctor, Amy and Rory, as played by Matt Smith, Karen Gillan and Arthur Darvill in the spectacular hit series from BBC Television.

Reunited with his old friends Romana and K9, the Doctor answers a summons from Professor Chronotis, a retired Time Lord now living in Cambridge, where the sinister alien Skagra is intent on stealing an ancient and mysterious book...