1st, 2nd, 4th & 12th Doctor Novelisations

Doctor Who: The Alt Reality Collection

The Doctor ventures into alternative dimensions in these four exciting novelisations of TV stories. 
 
In The Mind Robber, by Peter Ling, the Second Doctor, Jamie and Zoe land in a world populated by storybook characters - but who, or what, lurks behind the fiction? 
 
In The Invisible Enemy, by Terrance Dicks, the Fourth Doctor and Leela make a terrifying journey into the Time Lord's own brain in order to confront the Nucleus of the Swarm. 
 
Warriors' Gate, by Stephen Gallagher, is the destination at the ethereal intersection between universes for the Fourth Doctor, Romana, Adric and K9, and in Twice Upon a Time, by Paul Cornell, it's a case of déjà vu for the First and Twelfth Doctors when they meet by chance in a strange yet familiar No Man's Land. 
 
Derek Jacobi, John Leeson, Jon Culshaw and Mark Gatiss read these stories of adventure in weird worlds. 
 
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"Slick and polished...immersive productions of much-loved novelisations...long may we enjoy them."

Terrance Dicks (Author) Terrance Dicks became Script Editor of Doctor Who in 1968, co-writing Patrick Troughton’s classic final serial, The War Games, and editing the show throughout the entire Jon Pertwee era to 1974. He wrote many iconic episodes and serials for the show after, including Tom Baker's first episode as the Fourth Doctor, Robot; Horror at Fang Rock in 1977; State of Decay in 1980; and the 20th anniversary special, The Five Doctors in 1983. Terrance novelised over sixty of the original Doctor Who stories for Target books, including classics like Doctor Who and the Abominable Snowmen and Doctor Who and the Auton Invasion, inspiring a generation of children to become readers and writers. He died in August 2019, only weeks before the publication of his final Doctor Who short story, ‘Save Yourself’, in The Target Storybook. Stephen Gallagher (Author) Stephen Gallagher is a British novelist and dramatist whose works include radio and TV, including Doctor Who; Mark Gatiss (Reader) Mark Gatiss is an English actor, comedian, screenwriter and novelist. He is known as a member of the comedy team The League of Gentlemen alongside Reece Shearsmith, Steve Pemberton and co-writer Jeremy Dyson. He has both written for and acted in the TV series Doctor Who and Sherlock, the latter of which he also co-created.

Audio Original

Doctor Who: Tales from Beyond the Doctor

What happened to the Doctor’s companions after they left the TARDIS? 
 
In Harry Sullivan’s War, by Ian Marter, the Doctor’s former companion has severe misgivings when he is transferred to work in the Hebrides. Is someone out to kill him? 
 
In The Kairos Ring, by Stephen Gallagher, Romana and Laszlo, the Tharil, unite with an American Civil War soldier in the fight against the desperate Sluagh. 
 
In Bessie Come Home, by Paul Magrs, the Doctor’s Edwardian roadster has been restored by Mr Foreman. But a shadowy figure wants to acquire her – at any price. 
 
In London, 1965, by Paul Magrs, Ian and Barbara are newly returned to their own time when they find themselves being drawn into an invisible and dangerous web. 
 
In Sleeper Agents, by Paul Magrs, Ben & Polly find mystery at home having said goodbye to the Doctor. What do the mysterious Harmer & Leamann want with them? 
 
In The Penumbra Affair, by Paul Magrs, a letter arrives at Nest Cottage warning of danger for all former companions of the Doctor. Mrs Wibbsey is compelled to investigate! 
 
Christopher Naylor, Steven Pacey, Stephanie Cole, Jamie Glover, Anneke Wills and Susan Jameson read these delightful postscripts to the on-screen adventures of the Doctor’s best friends. 
 
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Eight Full-Cast BBC Radio Dramas

Chimera & other thrillers

A collection of suspense-filled thrillers from master of the genre Stephen Gallagher 
 
A listening treat for fans of gripping drama: eight thrillers, plus a bonus story, from ‘the finest British writer of bestselling popular fiction since Le Carré’. Full of suspense and utterly immersive with full-cast production values, this collection is not to be missed. 
 
In sci-fi thriller Chimera, there are unexplained killings at a secret research establishment. Within hours, government officials are on the scene and the investigation is hushed up. But why? What was the real purpose of the Jenner Clinic…? Starring Brian Glover. 
 
In The Kingston File, Gary Kingston is just a name on a file until he suddenly appears to be involved in a series of frightening murders. Things take a terrifying turn when a social worker tries to sort him out. Starring Shaun Prendergast and Mick Ford. 
 
By the River, Fontainebleau is a tale of horror, set in France at the end of the nineteenth century. A young painter's obsession with a potential model leads him into a world of degradation and self-disgust. Starring Kim Wall and Stephen Rashbrook. 
 
In A Resistance to Pressure, Dr Lewis is a rising star, not only in the medical profession but also on the social scene. Then a telephone call on New Year's Eve changes everything… Starring Gareth Armstrong and John Rowe. 
 
An Alternative to Suicide is a gripping futuristic sci-fi thriller. Maverick Lesterman is a highly developed computerised human 'meat machine'. When he is involved in an unpleasant accident on board a spaceship, he is returned to earth to be 'comforted' by Esther Anderson, a 17-year-old clone. Maverick rediscovers areas of his submerged personality, with frightening consequences… Starring Michael Jayston and Catherine Kessler. 
 
Life Line explores what would happen if modern technology could open the way to communication beyond the grave. And if so, to what end? Please hold… Starring Nicholas Murchie and Julian Rhind-Tutt. 
 
The Humane Solution is a stunning thriller involving a journalist and his photographer, fog-bound at an airport in Holland. When a hijacking story breaks around them it seems unlikely the truth will ever be revealed. Can silence be bought and if so, at what price? Starring Patrick Mower. 
 
In horror tale The Horn, three strangers are trapped in a snowstorm on a remote stretch of motorway. They find themselves listening for the sound of a horn, which they believe will lead them to safety. They are very much mistaken… Starring Edward de Souza. 
 
In bonus story ‘The Visitor’s Book’, a happy couple rent a holiday home but they soon start to feel that something happened there the year before... Read by Terence Edmond. 
 
Stephen Gallagher’s screen writing credits include Doctor Who, Bugs, Chimera, Chillers, Murder Rooms and more. He was the writer-director of Oktober, creator of Eleventh Hour and lead writer on Crusoe. He is a member of the Writers’ Guild of America and former Norther Chair of the Writers’ Guild of Great Britain. 
 
Praise for Gallagher’s novel, Follower: 
 
"The finest British writer of bestselling popular fiction since Le Carré.” John Williams, The Independent 
 
"If thriller reading were a sin, Stephen Gallagher would be responsible for my ultimate damnation. His work is fast-paced, well-written, infused with a sense of dark wonder, and altogether fresh.” Dean Koontz 
 
“Stephen Gallagher has been breaking the crime/horror barrier for years, with terrific results…” Christopher Fowler, Time Out 
 
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Peter Grimwade

Stephen Gallagher

Terence Dudley

Russell T Davies

Barbara Clegg

David Collings

Steven Pacey

John Leeson

Camille Coduri

K9, 5th & 10th Doctor Novelisations

The Doctor's companions take centre stage in four exciting TV novelisations featuring the Fifth and Ninth Doctors, plus a spin-off story featuring K9 and Sarah Jane Smith. 
 
In Mawdryn Undead, by Peter Grimwade, the Doctor is reunited with Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart and meets Turlough, an enigmatic public schoolboy. 
 
In Terminus, by Stephen Gallagher, Nyssa falls into danger when the TARDIS merges with a drifting spaceship threatening to endanger the entire Universe. 
 
In Enlightenment, by Barbara Clegg, a final reckoning with the Black Guardian is on the cards for both the Doctor and Turlough. 
 
In K9 & Company, by Terence Dudley, Sarah Jane Smith finds herself the recipient of a gift from the Doctor: the dog-shaped automaton, K9. 
 
In Rose, by Russell T Davies, Rose Tyler meets the Doctor whilst fleeing from Autons. Life for both of them will never be the same again! 
 
David Collings, Steven Pacey, John Leeson and Camille Coduri read these exciting adaptations of the BBC TV series. 
 
Readings produced by Neil Gardner. Sound design by Simon Power. Executive Producer for BBC Studios: Michael Stevens 
 
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