Peter Purves as Steven Taylor in Doctor Who

Big Finish celebrates 60 years of Peter Purves in Doctor Who

Peter Purves joined the TARDIS as Space Pilot Steven Taylor in 1965 as still plays the role 60 years on.  After the departure of original companions Ian and Barbara, the next addition to Doctor Who‘s ever-changing line-up was Steven Taylor. Played by Peter Purves, Steven was a space pilot from Earth’s future who joined the … >

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Blake's 7 Series D cast

Blake’s 7: Afterlife – Big Finish to revive the post-series novel

Beyond the bloodbath of Gauda Prime, Blake’s 7: Afterlife explores the fate of the survivors.  After the brutal ‘Blake’, the 21st December 1981 episode that concluded Blake’s 7‘s fourth series, fans were left bereft. They watched Avon take down Blake, Scorpio crash and saw its crew gunned down by Federation troopers. Merry Christmas, eh? Despite … >

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Smith and Sullivan: Reunited – cover and story details revealed

Sadie Miller plays Sarah Jane Smith, ably assisted by Christopher Naylor as Dr Harry Sullivan.  Updated 04/06/24: Cover and cast revealed. Ahead of its July release, Big Finish have debuted a wonderfully retro cover by artist Ryan Aplin for their Sarah Jane Smith and Harry Sullivan Doctor Who spin-off. The series puts the two former … >

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David Bradley as William Hartnell (the First Doctor) in front of the TARDIS

First Doctor Unbound audio series – first story details revealed

The star reunites with his TARDIS crew for a series of “Technicolor” adventures, unburdened by series continuity.  Updated 30/05/25: Details and cover reveal for ‘Knights of the Round TARDIS’ More than a year on from the announcement, Big Finish have revealed details of their new First Doctor Unbound series. Starring David Bradley, with An Adventure … >

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Eric Robers as the TV Movie Master!

Dark Gallifrey: Master! – cover reveal

The TV Movie master will enjoy another rematch with the Paul McGann’s Eighth Doctor.  Updated 29/05/24: Cover reveal for Master! Part One. Ahead of the July start for the three-part Master! portion of Dark Gallifrey, Big Finish have revealed a colourful cover for Part One. Rather than the stolen body of Bruce from the TV … >

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Sky - Marc Harrison as Sky

Sky – Big Finish revive another children’s classic tv show on audio

Bob Baker and Dave Martin’s 1975 series becomes a full-cast audio drama. First broadcast in 1975, ITV children’s series Sky followed a time-travelling alien with solid blue eyes and psychic powers, who found himself on Earth in the wrong period of history. When three human children befriended Sky, they were tasked with helping him find … >

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Sherlock Holmes Untold - Nicholas Briggs

Sherlock Holmes Untold – new weekly audio series begins October

Big Finish continue the adventures of Holmes and Watson by exploring previously untold cases from the Conan Doyle canon.  Audio producers Big Finish have announced direction for their range of Sherlock Holmes stories. The company have been creating new adventures since 2010, with Nicholas Briggs and Richard Earl as their Holmes and Watson. Now, they’ve announced … >

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