Doctor Who icons reunite for epic new adventure with House of the Dragon star

Doctor Who icons reunite for epic new adventure with House of the Dragon star

As a longtime Whovian with memories of Peter Davison’s Fifth Doctor etched deeply into my Gallifreyan heart, I can hardly contain my excitement for The Fifth Doctor Adventures: Hooklight! The reunion of Tegan, Nyssa, and Adric is like a sweet melody that resonates through the vast expanse of time and space. Adding legendary actress Celia Imrie and House of the Dragon‘s Keiran Brew to the mix promises an unforgettable journey.


In a grand, fresh Big Finish audio story, Peter Davison is coming back to lend his voice once more to the character of the Fifth Doctor. He’ll be accompanied by both familiar faces from past adventures and an array of thrilling guest actors.

In an exciting turn of events, I find myself eagerly anticipating my reunion with Tegan, Nyssa, and Adric in “The Fifth Doctor Adventures: Hooklight.” This adventure is said to be the most remarkable journey any of us have ever embarked upon throughout our lives.

In addition, the storyline will feature renowned actress Celia Imrie and House of the Dragon’s Keiran Brew. Imrie will lend her voice to the character Doctor Kessica Myles, while Brew will play the role of the buccaneer pilot Davlin Crux.

This upcoming adventure is shaping up to be an extraordinary saga – it’s planned to span up to twelve chapters, with the initial six instalments debuting as Part One in April 2025.

That will be followed by Part Two, containing episodes seven to 12, the following month.

On the Big Finish site, you can pre-order both items as a combo deal called a ‘multibuy bundle’. The collector’s edition CD box set and download version are available for £47, while the download-only option is offered at £38.

“The series summary hints at a secretive light that should never be ignited… Upon landing the TARDIS in the ancient land of Morning, the Doctor discovers an ominous power resurfacing.

“A lamp filled with a mythical substance known as Hooklight has been discovered – and this could mean the end of everything.

The adventure commences as they confront the powers of disorder, drawing in numerous allies and enemies alike. Their vessel lost, the time-travelers face trials during their odyssey towards the Dark Forge. Not all shall live through this ordeal…

David Richardson, the producer, highly commended the skill of the adventure’s author, Tim Foley, stating that “he surpassed his own exceptional abilities in this particular work”.

He described it as a “a sprawling, lyrical six-hour tale packed with new characters, new monsters and a whole load of surprises” and told fans to “expect something exceptionally exciting and beautiful”.

You can now reserve your copy of “The Fifth Doctor Adventures: Hooklight” at BigFinish.com, with the initial part scheduled for release in April 2025.

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2024-10-03 19:03