Doctor Who: The Ninth Doctor Adventures - Pioneers

The Doctor meets many remarkable people on his travels, from a deep-space colony ship seeking safe haven to the frozen Arctic wastes and the foundation of ideas that will touch the lives of millions. Contains three new adventures: "The Green Gift" by Roy Gill, "Northern Lights" by Robert Valentine, and "The Beautiful Game" by Katharine Armitage. Cast: Christopher Eccleston, Adam Martyn, Harki Bhambra, Louise Jameson, Maddison Bulleyment, Andrew James Spooner, Ian Conningham, Gerard Kearns, Ginnia Cheng, Daniel Cerqueira, Homer Todiwala, Rachel Fenwick, Andrew Ellis, Raymond Coulthard, Becky Wright.

Format: CD-Audio
Publication date: 31 July 2023
Publisher: Big Finish Productions Ltd

The Doctor embarks on a remarkable journey, encountering a diverse array of remarkable individuals who are at the forefront of innovation and exploration. His travels take him to distant realms, from a deep-space colony ship seeking a safe haven to the frozen Arctic wastes and the foundations of ideas that will profoundly impact the lives of millions. Throughout his adventures, the Doctor remains steadfast in his commitment to aiding the human races most pioneering spirits.

In this collection, readers are treated to three thrilling new adventures. The first, "The Green Gift" by Roy Gill, follows the Doctor as he lands on a vast spacecraft called The Greenwood, on a mission to find a new home for his companions, Callen and Doyle. However, as the ship nears the end of its long journey, the Doctor begins to question the true intentions of those in charge and the legacies from Old Earth that might be accompanying them.

In the second adventure, "Northern Lights" by Robert Valentine, the Doctor crashes to Earth in the Arctic, only to find himself accompanied by an unusual phenomenon: the Aurora Borealis. As he encounters intrepid explorer Fridtjof Nansen, who is desperately trying to return home, the Doctor realizes that Nansen holds a crucial part in history. Can he save the future and prevent alien forces from closing in?

The third and final adventure, "The Beautiful Game" by Katharine Armitage, sees the Doctor treating himself to a historic meeting that founded the football league. However, he arrives a week early, and instead finds himself embroiled in a battle against an obsessive alien that threatens to consume everything connected to the beautiful game. With the help of a hotel maid, the Doctor must navigate treacherous waters and prevent the alien from destroying the very essence of football.

The cast of this collection features a diverse range of talented actors, including Christopher Eccleston as the Doctor, Adam Martyn as Callen Lennox, Harki Bhambra as Doyle, Louise Jameson as Fiacra, Maddison Bulleyment as Tay Lothlor, Andrew James Spooner as the Librarian / Herder / Helmsman, Ian Conningham as Fridtjof Nansen, Gerard Kearns as Hjalmar Johansen, Ginnia Cheng as The Aurora, Daniel Cerqueira as Frederick Jackson, Homer Todiwala as the Steward, Rachel Fenwick as Daphne, Andrew Ellis as Donald, Raymond Coulthard as William Sudell, and Becky Wright as Eva / Strike.

In addition to the thrilling adventures, this collection also offers insights into the complex and fascinating world of the Doctor, exploring his relationships with his companions, his moral dilemmas, and his unwavering determination to protect and serve humanity. Whether you are a seasoned Doctor Who fan or a newcomer to the universe, this collection is sure to captivate and inspire you with its thrilling stories and unforgettable characters.

Dimension: 142 x 125 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781802401288