It’s tough to keep a classic down, and that’s certainly true for Doctor Who. The show, which is the longest-running science fiction series on television, has faced some challenges recently. The BBC’s deal with Disney+ has finished, and it’s proving difficult for the network to fund future episodes. While Russell T. Davies will be returning for another Christmas special, the show’s long-term future is currently uncertain.
Big Finish continues to deliver high-quality audio stories set across the entire history of Doctor Who. Their newest release, “The Worlds of Doctor Who – Zygon Century: Transformation,” is a gripping box set focusing on the Zygons, the shapeshifting aliens last seen on television in 2015. This installment of “The Zygon Century” is a large-scale story where a group of Zygons secretly invade Earth as part of a century-long scheme. Adding to the excitement, Eric Roberts returns as the Master, a role he originally played in the 1996 Doctor Who TV movie.
The latest Doctor Who audio drama, Zygon Century: Transformation, features Tim Treloar, Eric Roberts, and Charlie Russell in leading roles and is available now.
As a huge movie fan, I’ve come across some wild stories, but this one takes the cake! Apparently, there’s a group called the Black Cadre – they’re actually Zygons, aliens who can change their appearance. And get this – they’ve been secretly living amongst us for over a century, slowly building influence all over the world. It’s a seriously creepy thought!
Transformation is the second collection of stories in the Zygon Century audio drama series. It features three new adventures that show just how extensive the plans of the Black Cadre really are. The Zygons have spread across the globe, with stories taking place in places like Munich, Death Valley, and Moscow.
With new characters entering the story, Transformation continues plotlines started in last year’s first book, Infiltration. We see the return of Jonathan Rigby as paranormal investigator Herbert Scott, and horror veteran James Swanton as the poet Anthony Poole.
Charlie Russell, known for his role in ‘The Play That Goes Wrong,’ returns as Vorvoren, a Zygon trying to escape, and crosses paths with the Master (Eric Roberts). Meanwhile, the Third Doctor (Tim Treloar) joins forces with British agent Caldwell (Joshua Manning) for a dangerous mission inside Soviet Russia.
You can now buy ‘The Worlds of Doctor Who – Zygon Century: Transformation’ digitally for £19.99. For £29.99, you can get the digital version plus a limited-edition collector’s CD box set. Be aware that only 1,000 collector’s edition box sets are available and won’t be made again.
The Zygons Are Playing the Long Game – But How Does the Master Fit Into It?
Zygon Century: Transformation features three separate stories:
- 1922 – “The Black Cadre” features occult investigator Herbert Scott, rescued from prison by a German heiress who he fears is not all she seems. Meanwhile, the Black Cadre is curiously interested in a carnival traveling the wilder reaches of the Cornish coast.
- 1968 – “An Incident in Death Valley” focuses on a rogue Zygon on the run from the Black Cadre, who winds up facing a mysterious cult. They’re led by “the Arkon,” who may well have alien origins.
- 1974 – “The Caldwell Restitution” brings the exiled Third Doctor into the fray, working with a spy named Agent Caldwell assigned to the USSR who is “plagued by nightmares of the past and misty visions of the future.”
As a big Doctor Who fan, I’m really excited about the Third Doctor’s part in this new audio drama. Apparently, the Zygons are causing trouble at Soviet nuclear facilities, so the Doctor jumps in to help. Tim Treloar, who does the voice of Jon Pertwee, says it’s got a definite James Bond feel to it, which sounds awesome. I especially love that it’s set in the 70s, right in the thick of the Cold War. It sounds like the Doctor and Caldwell are quite the mismatched pair, constantly at odds with each other!
The biggest surprise is definitely the return of Eric Roberts as the Master. He originally played this version of the Master in the 1996 Doctor Who TV movie, and this new audiobook feels like a celebration of the film’s 30th anniversary. Bringing him back is a clever move, even though his character was supposed to have died at the end of the movie. It allows for lots of exciting new stories in future Doctor Who audio adventures.
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2026-04-23 20:15