2 days until the next Vortex is out!! We’ll be due cover for the 2nd part of Dark Gallifrey Crispy and the 2DA & 9DA covers! Really hoping for Raven on the 2DA cover.
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Ooohhh I didn’t even think of that, I’m so ready for the 2DA honestly, been waiting for the cover to drop for what feels like ages. I so want Raven on the cover please please please I love her so much.
(I do think they won’t reveal the DG cover though, just like when they skipped the Monks part 2. Also, 9DA cover is out!)
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This month, in Vortex:
Doctor Who - The Third Doctor Adventures Tim Treloar plays the Doctor, with Katy Manning as Jo Jones in the next box set of adventures, comprising two very different stories: a historical adventure in which they meet famous Russian playright Anton Chekhov, and a sci-fi adventure featuring planetary destruction - and Daleks! The second story was made in collaboration with students from Bristol Old Vic Drama School. Doctor Who - The Third Doctor Adventures: The Planet Killers will be released on CD and download to own in October 2026.
Doctor Who - The Twelfth Doctor Adventures Jon Culshaw plays the Doctor, with his new companion, the travelling bard Ash Wilton, played by Gwithian Evans. The adventures, which began releasing weekly in July, continue in August with Wings of Steel, Duty of Care and finally The Second Death of the Daleks. Initially purchasable as a bundle, the series will become available as a complete downloadable boxset when all the individual episodes have been released. Doctor Who - The Twelfth Doctor Adventures: Run Fast, Be Kind concludes in August 2026.
Doctor Who - The Sixth Doctor Adventures Colin Baker is the Doctor, with Nicola Bryant as Peri and Mark Strickson as Vislor Turlough, in three new adventures for this TARDIS team, concluding with a return to Trion for Turlough. Once a traitor, always a traitor? Doctor Who - The Sixth Doctor Adventures: Reunion is released on CD and download to own in August 2026.
Doctor Who - The Eleventh Doctor Adventures Miles Taylor plays the Doctor, with Jasmine Bayes as his new companion, Eleanor Fong. The new boxset of adventures comprises a two-part story featuring the Judoon, then a return to Lake Silencio, the place of the Doctor’s 'death in the TV episodes The Impossible Astronaut / Day of the Moon.Doctor Who - The Eleventh Doctor Adventures: Hidden in Plain Sight is released on download to own in August 2026.
Doctor Who - The Ninth Doctor Adventures Christopher Eccleston is the Doctor, with Billie Piper as Rose Tyler, in the next release in this series. The Doctor and Rose swap the Powell Estate for all of time and space, as they travel across the cosmos and into the far-flung future. Doctor Who - The Ninth Doctor Adventures: Dark Tides is released on CD and download to own in August 2026.
Doctor Who - The Second Doctor Adventures Michael Troughton plays Doctor, with Frazer Hines as Jamie, Wendy Padbury as Zoe and Emma Noakes as Raven. To escape the Time Lords’ justice - or lack of it - they jump to planet Earth, in 1963. But this is not the Earth as the Doctor knew it. This is the world as it would have been if he had never landed there at all. An Earth free of his influence, in which old friends are strangely changed… Doctor Who - The Second Doctor Adventures: The Haunted Windmill is released on CD and download to own in Augusst 2026.
Turpin Dónal Finn stars as Richard Turpin, with Jemima Rooper as Betty in the second box set of five episodes**,** written by award-winning screenwriters Mat Braddy and Darren Rapier. The adventures continue as Turpin evades the law, finding that the life of excess and risk-taking is a very dangerous path. Turpin Volume 02: Damned and Delivered will be released on download to own in November 2026.
Dark Shadows Cast members from the original TV series are reunited in a special release to mark the 60th Anniversary of Dark Shadows. The set of two full-cast audio dramas, Return to Collinwood and Vengeance at Collinwood is released in July 2026. The full range of Big Finish’s Dark Shadows audiobooks and full cast audio dramas can be found here: Dark Shadows episode in this series. This season finale ties up loose threads from the previous three stories. Doctor Who - Rutans vs Sontarans: Peace at Last is released on CD and download to own in July 2026.
Plus: The Big Finish Book Club: revisit Dark Shadows: Blood and Fire (50th Anniversary Special) on CD and download to own throughout July for only £3.99.
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The Confessions of Dorian Gray Marking a decade since the series ended, Alexander Vlahos returns as Dorian in a special adventure which revisits the character’s life in the 1920s. The Confessions of Dorian Gray: A Night at the Theatre will be released on download to own in October 2026.
Doctor Who: Circuit Breaker Jo Martin is the Doctor, with Ingrid Oliver as Osgood, Jemma Redgrave as Kate Stewart and Omari Douglas as Andrew, in the concluding stories in this multimedia event. The full-cast series finale, Doctor Who: Circuit Breaker: Full Circuit will be released on CD and download to own, and Doctor Who: Circuit Breaker: Short Circuits will be released on download to own. Both are scheduled for release in September 2026.
Doctor Who - The Fourth Doctor Adventures Tom Baker is the Doctor, with Sadie Miller as Sarah Jane Smith, in the next box set of adventures. In the first story, the Doctor and Sarah meet Genghis Khan. In the second story, they are reunited with Harry Sullivan and find themselves in Nazi-occupied Jersey. Doctor Who: The Fourth Doctor Adventures: A New Occupation is released on CD and download to own in September 2026.
River Song Alex Kingston returns as River Song, with Paul McGann as the Doctor in the latest volume of The Death and Life of River Song. Having heard about the Time War from the Doctor, River is about to witness it for herself. The Death and Life of River Song: War Widow is released on CD and download to own in September 2026.
Doctor Who: The Thirteenth Doctor Adventures Jodie Whittaker is the Doctor, with Mandip Gil as Yasmin Khan, in an adventure set on board a hijacked space train! Doctor Who: The Thirteenth Doctor Adventures: The Greatest Train Robbery is released on CD and download to own in September 2026.
Doctor Who: The Fifth Doctor Adventures Peter Davison is the Doctor, with Sarah Sutton as Nyssa, facing alien menaces both on Earth and a far-off unnamed world. Doctor Who: The Fifth Doctor Adventures: Shock and Awe will be released on CD and download to own in September 2026.
Star Cops David Calder returns as Commander Nathan Spring, with Linda Newton as Pal Kenzy, Trevor Cooper as Colin Devis and Phillip Olivier as Paul Bailey, in the continuation of the latest series. In the first of the final three stories, Nathan and Paul uncover a conspiracy involving hijacking, smuggling and claims of a creature at loose. Star Cops: Conflict: Adrift is released on download to own in September 2026.
Plus: The Big Finish Book Club: revisit Doctor Who: The Doomwood Curse on download to own throughout August for only £1.99.
This month, in Vortex:
This month, in Vortex:
The Legacy of Zorro The adventures of Zorro are continuing on audio as the swashbuckling swordsman defends the people of 19th century California against corrupt authorities and tyrannical villains! The Legacy of Zorro is written by Adam Lance Garcia, and stars Martin Marquez and Norah Lopez Holden. It will be released on download to own in November 2026.
Doctor Who: The Third Doctor Adventures Tim Treloar plays the Doctor, with Katy Manning as Jo Grant, in two new adventures that take them into the future and back in time. Doctor Who: The Third Doctor Adventures: The Planet Killers will be released on CD and download to own in October 2026.
Doctor Who: The Ninth Doctor Adventures Christopher Eccleston is the Doctor, with Billie Piper as Rose, answering a summons for help from two people trapped on a fake Earth.Doctor Who: The Ninth Doctor Adventures: False Friends will be released on CD and download to own in October 2026.
The War Master Derek Jacobi is the War Master, enjoying new forms of wickedness as he hides from the Time War. The 4-CD boxset features stories by Alison Winter, David K Barnes, Matthew Sweet and Big Finish newcomer Mark Bowsher. The War Master: Deeds Without Name will be released on CD and download to own in October 2026.
The Confessions of Dorian Gray Marking a decade since the series ended, Alexander Vlahos returns as Dorian in this two-hour theatrical mystery. Set in 1925, Dorian encounters an actor playing a fictional version of himself! The guest stars include Greg Austin, Silas Carson and Bonnie Langford. The Confessions of Dorian Gray: A Night at the Theatre will be released on download to own in October 2026.
Doctor Who: The Audio Novels Big Finish’s series of Doctor Who audiobooks continues with an adventure set on Malta during World War II. Flight Officer Roddy Wright is one of a handful of Hurricane pilots helping to defend the island. He knows the odds are against him. So, too, does his daughter, Barbara. There are just hours until her father goes missing in action, and she can’t alter history… Doctor Who: The Audio Novels: The Missing Hour was written by Simon Guerrier from an idea by himself and Fio Tretheway, and is narrated by Barnaby Edwards. It will be released on download to own in October 2026.
Star Cops David Calder is Commander Nathan Spring, with Linda Newton as Pal Kenzy, Trevor Cooper as Colin Devis and Phillip Olivier as Paul Bailey, in the second of the final three stories. As tensions escalate between the superpowers back on Earth, Nathan finds that Moonbase is in grave danger. But can he trust an anonymous warning enough to order an evacuation or is it just a bluff? Star Cops: Conflict: Tick Tock will be released on download to own in October 2026.
Plus: The Big Finish Book Club: revisit The Withdrawal by Geoffrey Beevers on download to own throughout September for only £2.99.
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This month, in Vortex:
The Legacy of Zorro The adventures of Zorro are continuing on audio as the swashbuckling swordsman defends the people of 19th century California against corrupt authorities and tyrannical villains! The Legacy of Zorro is written by Adam Lance Garcia, and stars Martin Marquez and Norah Lopez Holden. It will be released on download to own in November 2026.
Doctor Who: The Third Doctor Adventures Tim Treloar plays the Doctor, with Katy Manning as Jo Grant, in two new adventures that take them into the future and back in time. Doctor Who: The Third Doctor Adventures: The Planet Killers will be released on CD and download to own in October 2026.
Doctor Who: The Ninth Doctor Adventures Christopher Eccleston is the Doctor, with Billie Piper as Rose, answering a summons for help from two people trapped on a fake Earth.Doctor Who: The Ninth Doctor Adventures: False Friends will be released on CD and download to own in October 2026.
The War Master Derek Jacobi is the War Master, enjoying new forms of wickedness as he hides from the Time War. The 4-CD boxset features stories by Alison Winter, David K Barnes, Matthew Sweet and Big Finish newcomer Mark Bowsher. The War Master: Deeds Without Name will be released on CD and download to own in October 2026.
The Confessions of Dorian Gray Marking a decade since the series ended, Alexander Vlahos returns as Dorian in this two-hour theatrical mystery. Set in 1925, Dorian encounters an actor playing a fictional version of himself! The guest stars include Greg Austin, Silas Carson and Bonnie Langford. The Confessions of Dorian Gray: A Night at the Theatre will be released on download to own in October 2026.
Doctor Who: The Audio Novels Big Finish’s series of Doctor Who audiobooks continues with an adventure set on Malta during World War II. Flight Officer Roddy Wright is one of a handful of Hurricane pilots helping to defend the island. He knows the odds are against him. So, too, does his daughter, Barbara. There are just hours until her father goes missing in action, and she can’t alter history… Doctor Who: The Audio Novels: The Missing Hour was written by Simon Guerrier from an idea by himself and Fio Tretheway, and is narrated by Barnaby Edwards. It will be released on download to own in October 2026.
Star Cops David Calder is Commander Nathan Spring, with Linda Newton as Pal Kenzy, Trevor Cooper as Colin Devis and Phillip Olivier as Paul Bailey, in the second of the final three stories. As tensions escalate between the superpowers back on Earth, Nathan finds that Moonbase is in grave danger. But can he trust an anonymous warning enough to order an evacuation or is it just a bluff? Star Cops: Conflict: Tick Tock will be released on download to own in October 2026.
Plus: The Big Finish Book Club: revisit The Withdrawal by Geoffrey Beevers on download to own throughout September for only £2.99.
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This month, in Vortex:
Young Bond We’re off to Eton to meet young James Bond! In partnership with Ian Fleming Publications, Big Finish is developing a new audio series of full-cast audio dramas set in the 1930s which explore the teenage years of the famous MI6 agent. The range begins with an adaptation of the first novel in the Young Bond book series - SilverFin by Charlie Higson. Isaac Rouse stars as James Bond, with Charlotte McBurney as Wilder Lawless. Young Bond: SilverFin Part 1 and Part 2 will be released on CD and download to own in October 2026.
Dare you venture into the dark once more? Across time and space, fear lurks in the hidden corners of the universe… Following Big Finish’s first Halloween boxset in 2025, there’s another spooky release on its way this year. The stories feature the Third, Fifth and Seventh Doctors and UNIT. Doctor Who: Halloween: Doctor, Doctor, Doctor and Other Stories is released on CD and download to own in October 2026.
Doctor Who: The Eighth Doctor Adventures Paul McGann is the Doctor, with Natalie Gumede as Chase and Sam Stafford as Alfie Steep, in new adventures marking the 30th Anniversary of the Eighth Doctor. Doctor Who: The Eighth Doctor Adventures: New Pathways will be released on CD and download to own in November 2026.
Doctor Who: The Thirteenth Doctor Adventures Jodie Whittaker is the Doctor, with Mandip Gill as Yaz. In their forthcoming adventure, tech genius Esskapell wants control of Aegis for his own reasons - but so does the Dalek Negotiator… Doctor Who: The Thirteenth Doctor Adventures: Armageddon Dawn is released on CD and download to own in November 2026.
Doctor Who: The Fugitive Doctor Jo Martin is the Doctor, who is still being pursued across space and time by the relentless Cosmogon (now played by British comedy legend Helen Lederer) in the latest box set of adventures. Doctor Who: The Fugitive Doctor: Running Wild will be released on CD and download to own in November 2026.
Doctor Who: The Seventh Doctor Adventures It’s time for Ace to face her greatest fear of all. It’s time to go back to Perivale… Sylvester McCoy is the Doctor, with Sophie Aldred as Ace, who is front and centre of this new set of adventures. Doctor Who: The Seventh Doctor Adventures: Homecoming will be released on CD and download to own in January 2027.
Star Cops David Calder is Commander Nathan Spring, with Linda Newton as Pal Kenzy, Trevor Cooper as Colin Devis and Phillip Olivier as Paul Bailey, in the third and final part of this series. The end game is near, and the stakes could not be higher… Star Cops: Conflict: Final Gambit will be released on download to own in November 2026.
The Legacy of Zorro The adventures of Zorro are continuing on audio as the swashbuckling swordsman defends the people of 19th century California against corrupt authorities and tyrannical villains! The Legacy of Zorro is written by Adam Lance Garcia, and stars Martin Marquez and Norah Lopez Holden. It will be released on download to own in February 2027.
Plus: The Big Finish Book Club: revisit Callan Volume 01 on CD and download to own throughout October for only £9.99.
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