Physician Who Reunites Christopher Eccleston and Billie Piper in New Audio Sequence

That’s proper, the unique revival duo are returning to the world of the BBC’s Doctor Who. Billie Piper and Christopher Eccleston are coming again collectively to reprise their roles as companion Rose Tyler and the Ninth Physician. One catch: it’s an audio drama.

Twelve full-cast episodes of The Ninth Physician Adventures convey again the fan-favorite pair simply in time for the twentieth anniversary of their debut on the beloved franchise. The primary, “Snare,” is written by Tim Foley and takes place between the occasions of “Father’s Day” and “The Empty Baby.” Right here’s a short plot abstract courtesy of Big Finish:

“Kevin left the Powell Property a very long time in the past. He wasn’t going to be trapped there. However all these years later, he’s again and clearing out his dad’s outdated flat. Not less than his neighbors, the Tylers, are nonetheless right here.

However Rose has an odd new man in her life. And this Physician’s going to indicate Kevin a world he by no means knew existed. Sadly, one thing historic is stirring on the Property. Maybe Kevin can be trapped right here in spite of everything…”

Within the launch, Tim Foley shared, “I used to be a child of the wilderness years, with a knapsack filled with books and audios and movies, however 2005 noticed precise Physician Who truly broadcast on the precise telly. It was extremely particular for me then, and the Ninth Physician and Rose proceed to be extremely particular for me now. Wherever you might be on the globe, you’ll certainly have heard my whoops of pleasure after I was requested to put in writing for this new collection.”

He continued. “It’s nice to kick issues off with ‘Snare,’ a character-driven opener again on the Powell Property. We’re choosing up proper after ‘Father’s Day,’ the place the household drama from that story nonetheless continues to make ripples. You’ll meet certainly one of Rose’s outdated buddies, Kevin, and study what secrets and techniques are being hidden in his dad’s outdated flat. You’ll additionally encounter Jackie Tyler’s cooking, so keep sturdy.”

Sure, that does certainly imply extra authentic solid members can be featured, together with Camille Coduri as Jackie, Rose’s mum. “Snare” arrives August 25 from Massive End; learn to pre-order and extra The Ninth Physician Adventures here.

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