The third century of the second calendar. Roj Blake is about to discover a powerful spaceship and spearhead a rebellion against the despotic Federation. But he can't be everywhere at once... Throughout the galaxy, brave people fight for freedom, without the benefit of miraculous alien technology. Avalon has only her wits and her contacts to reply on - but her name will become legend, all the same. Ep 2.1 - Bayban's Bounty by Niel Bushnell. A sacred stone might inspire revolution on a recently subjugated planet - if Avalon can only retrieve it from a high-security prison. She enlists the help of the Vankberg Vault's only escapee, the madman at the top of the Federation's Most Wanted list... Ep. 2.2 Mercenary by Christopher Cooper. Funding a crusade isn't easy, and one of Avalon's debts has just come due. She and Madison undertake a dubious mission, in the company of an even more dubious gunfor-hire, a man who has betrayed them once before... Ep 2.3 Heart of Ice by Steve Lyons. What is the Federation President doing on a frozen backwater world? Avalon is determined to uncover the secret buried in Cryonax's mines. By the time she realises that Travis is setting a trap, it might just be too late... CAST: Olivia Poulet (Avalon), Colin Baker (Bayban the Butcher), Hugh Fraser (The President), Stephen Greif (Travis), Luke Barton (Charron), Rachel Atkins (Corelano), Cliff Chapman (Madison), Nicholas Day (Jorah), Rosie Day (Alixa/Senna), Malcolm James (Dev Tarrant), Caroline Lawrie (Bonanne/Mutoid), John Rayment (Control/Pilot), David Sargent (Commander/Garson), Graham Seed (Noral), Charlotte Strevens (Winter). Other parts played by members of the cast.

An original adventure for the 13th Doctor, as played on TV by Jodie Whittaker, and Graham.

Adjoa Andoh reads a dynamic new story featuring the Ninth Doctor and Rose, as played on TV by Christopher Eccleston and Billie Piper. When the Doctor diverts an asteroid from its collision course with Earth, the TARDIS is invaded by an ancient menace: a Solonite. Racing to save her friend's life, Rose lands the TARDIS in Northumberland, Earth in 1986, and they find shelter in an isolated farmhouse. Teaming up with Peggy, a grieving artist, the travellers realise the terrible truth: the Solonite has accompanied them to Earth, and is now at large. As the terrifying entity seeks to possess them, its fearful purpose becomes clear - and it involves the TARDIS... Adjoa Andoh, who played Francine Jones in the BBC TV series, reads Niel Bushnell's electrifying original story, with accompanying sound design. (P) 2021 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd Reading produced by Neil Gardner Sound design by David Roocroft Executive producer: Michael Stevens

Maureen O'Brien reads an action-packed original adventure for the Twelfth Doctor, as played on TV by Peter Capaldi. When Professor Irene Hyde's Monday morning lecture at St Luke's University is rudely interrupted by a man named the Doctor, it's the beginning of an adventure she could never have dreamt possible. Soon they are hurtling backwards in time to 1806, where the crew of the trading ship Favorite, led by the 'Ice King' himself, Frederic Tudor, are being picked off, one by one, by a hideous monster that lurks in the shadows. A head frozen in ice provides a further complication to matters, as the robotic Nekkre awakes determined to vanquish all-comers. With the Doctor seriously weakened, Irene must tap into hidden reserves of courage if they are to have any hope of returning to 21st Century England... Maureen O'Brien, who played the Doctor's companion Vicki in the BBC TV series, reads Niel Bushnell's thrilling original tale. Produced by Neil Gardner. Sound design by David Roocroft. Executive Producer for BBC Audio: Michael Stevens. (c) 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P) 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd