Davros and the Daleks versus the Time Lords from Big Finish

As exclusively revealed in issue 550 of Doctor Who Magazine, the Eighth Doctor (played by Paul McGann) will come face to face with Davros, the creator of the Daleks, in the next installment of Doctor Who: Time War. A stellar cast joins this full-cast audio drama alongside Paul McGann as the Doctor, including Rahkee Thakrar (Bliss), Terry Molloy (Davros), Adèle Anderson (Major Tamasan), Ken Bones (the General), Julia McKenzie (the Twelve) and Nicholas Briggs (the Daleks). The Time War rages through space and time. Two powerful enemies are in a fight to the death. The Doctor keeps to the fringes of the conflict, helping where he can. He is not a warrior. Not yet, anyway. However, this war takes no prisoners, and friends and enemies are drawing the Doctor ever closer to his destiny.

Time War, Daleks and Davros cover art — Doctor Who: Time War cover art from Big Finish Audio

The Eighth Doctor: Time War, the Daleks and Davros

The Eighth Doctor and Bliss are dragged into the Time War as the Daleks replenish their army, using Davros himself. There are four terrifying stories in this volume.

4.1 and 4.2 Palindrome by John Dorney: In an alternative universe, Davros lives in peace, until the Doctor and Bliss arrive, and the Daleks emerge in a new reality.

4.3 Dreadshade by Lisa McMullin: The Time Lords, including the General and the Twelve, adjust to life after the Time War, until the Doctor and Bliss return with a warning.

4.4 Restoration of the Daleks by Matt Fitton: The Dalek Time Strategist restores the Dalek armies to the universe, but it also wants to dispense with Davros.

What the crew of “The Eighth Doctor: Time War” had to say

Cast and crew of Big Finish Audio — Matt Fitton, Helen Goldwyn, Ken Bones, Julia McKenzie, Chris Jarman, David Richardson, Rakhee Thakrar, Suzanne Procter

Producer David Richardson said:

“Ever since the Time War erupted at Big Finish, we’ve had plans for Davros’s grand entrance into the maelstrom. And here he is -back in our Doctor Who audios after too many years, a good decent man living a happy domestic life with his wife Charn on a thriving, peaceful Skaro… Something must have gone wrong with time…”

Director Helen Goldwyn added:

“It never fails to thrill when you’re in studio with characters like Davros and of course the Daleks, as we record with the effect on the voices and can picture the action so clearly. To hear Terry Molloy so immersed in the role of Davros is terrifying and impressive in equal measure! Put him opposite Paul’s Doctor and you know you’re in the presence of two actors of enormous skill and experience.”

The Eighth Doctor –The Time War volume 4 is now available to pre-order as a five-disc collector’s edition CD box set and digital download, exclusively from Big Finish.

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Maddie Morrow (she/they) plays a vital role on the Temple of Geek Team. As a jack-of-all-trades and Creative Director, she actively participates in nearly every project and facet of the organization. From fostering community and interviewing on red carpets, to managing backend operations, Maddie contributes across almost every department. Find her on Instagram and TikTok at @maddie_whovian and on Twitter @mad_whovian