James Goss

The Drane Institute is home to the galaxy's most criminally deranged. Patients are kept locked away for the protection of themselves and the rest of the universe... with their most dangerous kept in active isolation. The Master is one such convalescent. He has no memory of how he came to be there. All he knows for certain is he should be: his presence is part of a greater design. Confiding in the institute's staff, the Master shares stories of love and loss, madness and glory... but there's still a final twist in the tale: one the Master's waiting to share with his enemies. Contains four new stories: 9.1 The Walls of Absence by James Goss. The Code Purgers of Chift have made a fortune cleaning up the galaxy's code: subroutines assessed, and errors repaired. So when the Master loses his mind, quite literally, there is only one place he can turn. 9.2 The Long Despair by Tim Foley. On the ocean world of Mehr Kee, the Master enlists the help of a captain to voyage across its seas. Their target: a beacon on a distant isle, shining across the waves. But what deadly trials await? 9.3 The Life and Loves of Mr Alexander Bennett by Alfie Shaw. Alexander Bennett lives a normal life. He has a job, a girlfriend, a plan for the future... and a new home assistant - Maisu - that offers all the advice he could ever need... whether he wants it or not. 9.4 The Kicker by Trevor Baxendale. When a member of the Temporal Inquisition arrives at the Crane Institute, they discover more to the Master's madness than meets the eye - and his secrets now threaten them all. CAST: : Derek Jacobi (The War Master), Kae Alexander (Mia Chan), Silas Carson (Drane), Lois Chimimba (Bartholom), Jacob Dudman (Alexander Bennett), Jason Flemyng (The Captain), Jack Forsyth-Noble (Shilling), Mia Hope (Charrup) Neve McIntosh (Innkeeper), Mateo Oxley (Glen Jackson), Siân Phillips (Mendrix), Eva Pope (Sendaya), Lucy Sheen (Michele Chan), Amanda Shodeko (Elaine Redfield). Other parts played by members of the cast.

The Time War. The Doctor has been injured and brought to a Time Lord field hospital. His body glows with energy, but this is no regeneration into a future form - instead, the Doctor's past faces begin to appear as he flits haphazardly between incarnations... Staggering to his TARDIS, the Doctor sets out to solve the mystery of his 'degeneration'. Who has done this to him? How? And why? From the Earth to the stars, across an array of familiar times and places, he follows clues to retrace his steps, encountering old friends and enemies along the way. Tumbling through his lives, the Doctor must stop his degeneration before he loses himself completely... The Artist at the End of Time by James Goss. Suffering from the effects of degeneration, the Doctor heads towards the end of the universe in search of answers. Instead, he finds his daughter – Jenny – and an Artist whose works appear to mark the end of every world they touch. The Doctor stabilises into his Fifth form to join forces with Jenny and the Curator to solve the mystery of the Final Gallery and the art it has collected. CAST: Peter Davison (The Doctor), Georgia Tennant (Jenny), Colin Baker (The Curator), John Telfer (Floom), Abi Harris (Roboguide). Special Appearances by: Stephen Noonan (The First Doctor), Michael Troughton (The Second Doctor), Tim Treloar (The Third Doctor), Colin Baker (The Sixth Doctor), Sylvester McCoy (The Seventh Doctor). Other parts played by members of the cast.

Torchwood are on the run. As the world puts itself back together, Torchwood are there to pick up the pieces. And they find something nasty hiding in them. A housing estate where everyone's gone mad, an industrial estate interrogation facility, a lighthouse in Iceland, the comments section of a newspaper. Trouble is everywhere. And so are Torchwood. 7.1 Aliens Next Door by Ash Darby. Mrs Betty Clerihew has an exciting secret in her spare room. Torchwood are hiding out there, watching the comings and goings of her estate. Apparently, monsters are living on the cul-de-sac. 7.2 Colin Alone by Una McCormack. Colin Colchester-Price has been left behind. But he's kept calm and he's carried on. He knows his husband is out there, saving the world for Torchwood. And he'll comeback for him. One day. Soon. Surely. 7.3 Misty Eyes by Tim Foley Gwen Cooper and Rhys Williams have made a new life for themselves in Iceland. Away from death and aliens and horror and Torchwood. Until there's a knock on the door from the last person they want to see. 7.4 Moderation by James Goss. Tyler Steele has a job moderating the comments section of a website. His old friend Petra is a star reporter for the newspaper. And Tyler realises the newspaper is going to kill her. CAST: Eve Myles (Gwen Cooper), Kai Owen (Rhys Williams), Samantha Béart (Orr), Paul Clayton (Mr Colchester), Jonny Green (Tyler Steele), Alexandria Riley (Ng), Helena Breck (Mrs Penis-Implant / Supermarket Employee / Mum), Silas Carson (Barry Beans), Rosalie Craig (Sophie), Barnaby Edwards (Noel), Mark Elstob (Policeman / Gammon), Raj Ghatak (Hakan), Lowri Gwynne (Colleague), Mia Hope (The Child), Sandra Huggett (Mira), Chris Jarman (Jeff), Melanie Kilburn (Betty), Daniel Llewellyn-Williams (Heggsy), Luke Nunn (Bank Employee / Charlie), Nicholas Nunn (Kieran), Maya Saroya (Petra Malik), Joplin Sibtain (Colin), Sam Stafford (Mr Penis-Implant / Building Manager / Brin). Other parts played by members of the cast.

Life on Bannerman Road was always an adventure for Rani Chandra and her friends. A childhood of mystery and wonder, of meeting aliens, time travellers, lost princes, intergalactic robots and so much more – all alongside Sarah Jane Smith. Sarah Jane is gone. Childhood ends. Everyone grows up eventually. But the story doesn’t stop there. When Rani and Clyde are reunited, adventure finds them once again – ready and waiting to take on the world! Contains three new adventures; Here Today by Joseph Lidster. Years after her adventures with Sarah Jane Smith and friends, Rani Chandra is a successful journalist – she’s brought down a government, and her podcast is making waves. And she’s about to be surprised by a visit from her best friend, Clyde Langer – who has an announcement of his own. But, tonight, Clyde isn’t the only visitor to Ealing… In the skies above, a flying saucer approaches – and only one person on Earth can stop it destroying London! Destination: Wedding by James Goss. Rani and Gita Chandra have been invited to a dream wedding on a luxury island resort. But how did Tiff from school end up marrying a film star? And why has she asked all the worst people from her life alongside the Hollywood A-listers? While Gita samples the canapés and criticises the flower arrangements, Rani senses something amiss… The perfect wedding comes at a price – but who will be paying? The Witching Tree by Lizzie Hopley. Chasing a podcast award, encouraged by a secret source, Rani investigates a ‘haunted’ restaurant built around a twisted tree. The owners could be faking the spooky activity, but Rani soon realises the tree is not what it seems. As a terrifying threat to planet Earth is revealed, Clyde and Phoenix are dragged into the fight. Rani is torn between revealing the truth, or keeping a secret too terrifying to broadcast.... CAST: Anjli Mohindra (Rani Chandra), Daniel Anthony (Clyde Langer), Mina Anwar (Gita Chandra), Will Bishop (Kristoffay / Receptionist), Tiegan Byrne (Phoenix Laight), Raghad Chaar (Samira Rustami), Yvonne D’Alpra (Patricial Miller / Captain Caroline), Angus Dunican (Private Matthew Reeves / David), Rachel Fenwick (Tiff), Jonny Green (Tyler Steele) Robert Whitelock (Dennis Ward / The Commander). Other parts played by members of the cast.

For as long as anyone can remember, there have been stories about Bishop Grave School. Terrible secrets were once buried within its foundations, screaming to be unleashed. Some children spoke of ghosts... others, strange noises... but nobody ever believed them. Those who remember - and dare - still talk of the events from thirty years ago. They whisper about conspiracies and computers, fascists and scientists... and a mysterious man called Eldritch who wanted to bring about the end of the world. Taylor Sullivan knows these stories better than anyone - their mother lived through them - but even that cannot prepare them for what's to come. As a new year brings fresh dangers, can Taylor and their friends discover the secrets of Bishop Grave's past... before that past discovers them? Contains four stories; 1. Spring by Tim Foley, 2. Summer by Chris Chapman, 3. Autumn by James Goss and 4. Winter by Russell T Davies. CAST: Kate Winslet (Reet Sullivan), Victoria Lambert (Marcie Hatter), Ben Chandler (Tom Sullivan), Bethany Antonia (Nina Lewis), Lou Corfield (Miss Maitland), Jacob Dudman (Jack Parton), Brigit Forsyth (Jessica Maitland), Grant Parsons (Mr Eldritch), Aitch Wylie (Taylor Sullivan), Ian Abeysekera (Mr Ridgeway), Jordan Broatch (Chance), Chandrika Chevli (Marion Horrocks), Saffron Coomber (Alice), Carlie Enoch (Edie), Lewis Grimshaw (Pupil), Jason Hogan (James), Hanna Khogali (Danni Horrocks), Shai Matheson (J-NOS), Charlie Norton (Mr Goldsnapp), David Sibley (Headmaster), Liz Sutherland-Lim (Mrs Berry), Ryan Wiggins (Corporal). Other parts played by members of the cast.

There's a story told throughout the universe. From the dawn of history to its dying days, you'll find someone telling it. The story of the traveller in the blue box. The story of the Doctor. No one knows the power of stories more than the Doctor who has been in so many. But for Valarie, this is all new. She's about to learn how a story can save a life, forge a civilisation or even rewrite reality itself. 1 All of Time and Space by Ellery Quest. As concepts for shows go, it's a good one. An adventurer and his friend travelling through all of time and space, righting wrongs and defending those who can't defend themselves. Yet, as its creator is about to discover, there are those who'd rather this show never existed. What's so dangerous about 'Doctor Who'? 2 The Yearn by Angus Dunican. The people of Medruth are under siege. Forced into underground bunkers, the Medruthians are desperate for a way to escape. When the Doctor and Valarie arrive, it seems like they've finally got everything they wanted. Except, that's when the nightmares really begin. 3 Curiosity Shop by James Goss. Mr Foreman owns a junkyard. He doesn't get many visitors. In fact, all anyone ever seems interested in is Barbara. One woman informs Mr Foreman she knows the truth about Barbara, that she went on impossible adventures with a man called the Doctor. This woman, this Valarie, will do anything to be reunited with Barbara and the Doctor. Even if it kills her. CAST: Jacob Dudman (The Doctor), Safiyya Ingar (Valarie Lockwood), Leroy Bonsu (Ellery Quest / Alien Diner), Derek Griffiths (Goals) Richard Hope (Mr Darling), Mark Rowley (Wyler) Mia Tomlinson (Roanna), David Dobson (Hoster), Samuel Clemens (Entity / Yearn). Other parts played by members of the cast.

The dead walk the Earth! The air and ground are poisoned! Torchwood agent Norton Folgate, Sergeant Andy Davidson and reporter Gideon Lyme investigate supernatural activity in seedy 1950s London. The group begin an investigation into 'Crater Demons' as they investigate a post-war bombsite in Mandeville Walk, London. During the course of their enquiries, they come across Armitage - an educated gentleman and politician - but is he all that he appears to be? Contains six new stories; 3.1 A First Breath - Torchwood visits the most haunted street in London. 3.2 The Ghost Wall - Norton Folgate ruins a carpet. Andy worries about a wall. 3.3 The Taken - An ancient force awakens - 3.4 Afterwards They Came. The demons and ghosts arise. Torchwood learns a lesson. 3.5 Confessions - The grisly secret of the gentleman callers and 3.6 Mandeville Walks - As London falls, everyone turns to Norton Folgate. Cast: Samuel Barnett (Norton Folgate), Dervla Kirwan (Lizbeth Hayhoe), Tom Price (Sergeant Andy Davidson), Joe Shire (Gideon Lyme), Greg Austin (Armitage), Richard Clifford (The Man Who Wasn't), Saffron Coomber (Mia), Amy Beth Hayes (Helena), Norah Lopez Holden (Tilly), Ruth Lass (Mum), Shal Matheson (Doctor Salt), George Naylor (Cabbie), Homer Todiwala. NOTE: Torchwood contains adult material and may not be suitable for younger listeners.

Sophie Aldred returns to voice the classic companion 'Ace' (aka Dorothy McShane) in Torchwood: Death In Venice. Ace is once again seeking help from Torchwood Three's Mr Colchester, Can he keep her safe on the magical streets of Venice? NOTE: Torchwood contains adult material and may not be suitable for younger listeners.

London, 2005. Torchwood One wakes up to three nightmares. Is it too late to save the world this time?1. My Guest Tonight by Tim Foley. 2. Lola by Rochana Patel. 3. Less Majesty by James Goss. NOTE: Torchwood contains adult material and may not be suitable for younger listeners.

The Master has won. He has stolen humanity’s future and imprisoned his nemesis, ruling the Earth with an army of deadly Toclafane. But Martha Jones escaped, and now walks the Earth, telling stories of the Doctor. Above all else, humanity needs hope. And Martha will carry that hope across the world…Contains three stories: 1.1 The Last Diner by James Goss. Martha arrives on the west coast of the US and finds an old friend waiting to make contact. A desperate group gathers for her stories. But when Francine arrives, escaped from the Valiant, she isn’t so keen to hear about the Doctor… 1.2 Silver Medal by Tim Foley. Martha journeys to a forest camp, hidden from Toclafane patrols. It’s somewhere she’s been before with the Doctor, more than a century ago – where the silver mines held a deadly secret. The resistance are ready to risk everything, but there’ll be no prize for second place. 1.3 Deceived by Matt Fitton. The Master’s minions are competing to please him. And agents Beecham and Strand believe nothing would please him more than finding the Doctor’s stray companion. As Martha and friends hide out in Vegas, the Toclafane arrive. How many levels of deception must be uncovered for Martha to reach the truth? Cast: Freema Agyeman (Martha Jones), Marina Sirtis (Karen), Adjoa Andoh (Francine Jones), Gethin Anthony (Mr Strand), Judith Chandler (Marion), Clare Louise Connolly (Toclafane), Ellie Darvill (Baby Lizzie), Julie Graham (Miss Beecham/Sovari), Serin Ibrahim (Holly), Lorelei King (Jessie), Ronan Summers (Dustin/Jimmy), Ewart James Walters (Tucker). Other parts played by members of the cast.

At first it was lights in the sky. Then the country started falling apart. Torchwood has come to help. So has A Charitable Earth. But there's a problem. Mr Colchester and Ms McShane find themselves trapped in a quarantine hotel in the middle of an alien invasion. Can they save the world without leaving their rooms?

Return to the world of 1950s Torchwood! Welcome to Ashenden. An exciting new town just outside London, and also the home of a terrible secret. London has been infiltrated, a darkness is spreading and a desperate hunt is on for the man who caused it. NOTE: This release contains adult material and may not be suitable for younger listeners.

Missy... no longer alone, unleashed and unfettered! She's stuck with a Meddling Monk, in a TARDIS that won't fly without both pilots. It's a partnership neither one wants.

During World War Two, the Torchwood Archive has been stowed away in a Welsh coal mine along with countless other art treasures. Bilis Manger is among them. And there's something hunting him in the dark... NOTE: Torchwood contains adult material and may not be suitable for younger listeners.

Evil continues to triumph as the universe's most destructive force is unleashed in a sixth series of adventures for the War Master. This time, the Master has set his sights on two of the Doctor's companions, Jo Jones (Katy Manning) and Nyssa (Sarah Sutton).

This release sees the return of Shaun Parkes as Zachary Cross Flane, the Torchwood Archive agent who first appeared in the 2006 Doctor Who two-parter The Impossible Planet and The Satan Pit, in a mighty saga of corruption and deception.

Jetsetter, adventurer, and owner of a very unusual London bus, Lady Christina de Souza is travelling the globe and catching up with the relatives. But Sam Bishop and Jacqui McGee of UNIT are on her trail...

Baps has long been the best (and only) café in Cardiff Bay. But something’s coming to the Bay – will it be posh coffee or aliens? David thinks that Cardiff’s under a curse, ever since his Mum went missing. One day, a young man called Ianto Jones walks into David’s café. He’s looking for something. Will he help David learn what’s really going in in the city? Torchwood contains adult material and may not be suitable for younger listeners. CAST: Gareth David-Lloyd (Ianto Jones), Shaun Chambers (David), Sarah Griffin (Kathy). Other parts played by members of the cast. NOTE: Torchwood contains adult material and may not be suitable for younger listeners.

This all-new Target novelisation is based on the televised version of The Pirate PlanetThe hugely powerful Key to Time has been split into six segments, all of which have been disguised and hidden throughout time and space. Now the even more powerful White Guardian wants the Doctor to find the pieces. With the first segment successfully retrieved, the Doctor, Romana and K-9 trace the second segment of the Key to the planet Calufrax. But when they arrive at exactly the right point in space, they find themselves on exactly the wrong planet - Zanak. Ruled by the mysterious 'Captain', Zanak is a happy and prosperous planet. Mostly. If the mines run out of valuable minerals and gems then the Captain merely announces a New Golden Age and they fill up again. It's an economic miracle - so obviously something's very wrong... For a much expanded version based on Douglas Adams' first draft scripts, check out BBC Books' hardback edition of The Pirate Planet".

This entrancing tale, the first of three new Tenth Doctor Adventure, features the ever-popular River Song, played by Alex Kingston, as well as David Tennant and two 'classic' Doctors, Colin Baker and Peter Davison.