Doctor Who Magazine celebrates Ace with Sophie Aldred

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In Doctor Who Magazine 635, actress Sophie Aldred, who played companion Ace alongside the Seventh Doctor, shares her memories of working with photographer and DWM designer Steve Cook – including images showcasing their work together.

This is a special issue of DWM which includes the Doctor Who Target book At Childhood’s End written by Aldred plus a free Big Finish full-length audio drama download Colditz starring Sylvester McCoy as the Seventh Doctor with Sophie Aldred as Ace and David Tennant debuting in his first Big Finish drama in the role of a Nazi officer.

Also in DWM 632
• Executive producers Russell T Davies and Julie Gardner remember their work on Torchwood, as the Doctor Who spin-off celebrates 20 years since its first broadcast
• Authors James Goss and Robert Shearman discuss their bold reinterpretations of the six stories from Season 16 in a new Key to Time omnibus
• The Cyber Leader himself, David Banks, talks about his new memoir
• Carmen Gomez on playing Anita in 1985’s The Two Doctors – and her remarkable career since
• More Tales of the TARDIS with author Beth Axford
• As it clocks up 50 years, a visit to the locations of Season 14 opener The Hand of Fear
• DWM stares into the Heart of the TARDIS to learn more about 2005 episode Boom Town
• This Month in 1979 ‒ what could possibly have topped Doctor Who’s highest viewing figure ever
• Wishes can come true ‒ The Tenth Doctor and Rose in the comic strip Bizarre Bazaar!

Regular Features:
• Gallifrey Guardian ‒ monthly round-up of news, including news of the Invitation to Tender for the next Doctor Who series, a first look at Doctor Who: TARDIS Team – the animated CBeebies series, the 20th anniversary cinema screening of The Satan Pit and the latest books and audio releases
• Reviews of the closing chapters of the Circuit Breaker saga, plus this year’s Halloween treat from Big Finish
• Other Worlds – the essential guide to new stories in the Doctor Who expanded universe
• Prizes to be won – including Season 25 on Blu-ray

Doctor Who Magazine 635 is available from Thursday 15 October at Panini and news outlets priced £11.99 (UK). Also available as a digital edition from Pocketmags priced £10.99.