The trip of a lifetime begins again with ‘Snare’ by Tim Foley.
It’s been 20 years since the Ninth Doctor met Rose Tyler and began their adventures. On 26th April 2005, we were first introduced to Christoper Eccleston’s Ninth Doctor as he battled the Autons. This introduction came primarily through the eyes of Rose Tyler (Billie Piper), as her life took an extraordinary turn and she left the Powell Estate behind for adventures in space and time.
Back in February, it was announced that Eccleston and Piper were reuniting for a new audio drama series. It begins in August and today, audio producers Big Finish have revealed details of the first story which comes from one of their strongest writers, Tim Foley.
The Ninth Doctor Adventures – ‘Snare’ by Tim Foley
Kevin left the Powell Estate a long time ago. He wasn’t going to be trapped there. But all these years later, he’s back and clearing out his dad’s old flat. At least his neighbours, the Tylers, are still here.
But Rose has a strange new man in her life. And this Doctor’s going to show Kevin a world he never knew existed. Unfortunately, something ancient is stirring on the Estate. Perhaps Kevin will be trapped here after all…
As well as Eccleston and Piper, it’s confirmed that the story stars Camille Coduri as Jackie Tyler, Rose’s Mum. The cast also includes Alex Austin as Kevin, a former Powell Estate resident, and Hannah Brown as Marlene, his posh artist friend.
Placement
We also have confirmation of where this audio series sits within that first run on screen. The twelve stories take place between the episodes ‘Father’s Day’ and ‘The Doctor Dances’.
Writer Tim Foley said:
“I was a kid of the wilderness years, with a knapsack full of books and audios and videos, but 2005 saw actual Doctor Who actually broadcast on the actual telly. It was incredibly special for me then, and the Ninth Doctor and Rose continue to be incredibly special for me now. Wherever you are on the globe, you will surely have heard my whoops of joy when I was asked to write for this new series.
“It’s great to kick things off with Snare, a character-driven opener back on the Powell Estate. We’re picking up right after Father’s Day, where the family drama from that story still continues to make ripples. You’ll meet one of Rose’s old friends, Kevin, and learn what secrets are being hidden in his dad’s old flat. You’ll also encounter Jackie Tyler’s cooking, so stay strong.”
Doctor Who – The Ninth Doctor Adventures: Snare is available to pre order now. It’s released on download to own, or download to own + collector’s edition CD), exclusively from Big Finish. The series is also available to by in a multibuy bundle.
Check out our reviews of the first three series of The Ninth Doctor Adventures on audio.