Doctor Who: Once and Future - A Genius for War

The Doctor is injured and brought to a Time Lord field hospital, where his past faces begin to appear. He sets out to solve the mystery of his degeneration and encounters old friends and enemies. Davros, the sole inmate of Falkus, the prison moon of Skaro, offers to help the Time Lords win the Time War, but only if the Doctor comes to his rescue.

Format: CD-Audio
Publication date: 30 September 2023
Publisher: Big Finish Productions Ltd

The Time War has taken a toll on the Doctor, as he has been injured and brought to a Time Lord field hospital. His body glows with an enigmatic energy, but it is not a regeneration into a future form. Instead, his past faces begin to emerge, flitting haphazardly between incarnations. Stunned by this revelation, the Doctor rushes to his TARDIS and sets out on a mission to unravel the mystery of his degeneration. Who has orchestrated this cruel act? How did they achieve it? And why? Determined to find answers, the Doctor embarks on a journey that spans across familiar times and places, from Earth to the stars. Along the way, he encounters old friends and formidable enemies, as he pieces together the clues to retrace his steps and halt his decline. The clock is ticking, and the Doctor knows that he must act fast before he loses himself completely to the ravages of time. In the midst of the Time War, the Time Lords receive a communication from Falkus, the prison moon of Skaro. Its sole inmate, Davros, makes a bold offer. He promises to help the Time Lords win the war, but only on one condition: the Doctor must come to his rescue. The Time Lords are caught between a rock and a hard place, as they desperately need Davros' expertise to defeat their enemies. However, they are also aware of Davros' treacherous nature and his past deeds. The Doctor, torn between his duty to the Time Lords and his concern for his own safety, must make a difficult decision. He knows that Davros is not to be trusted, but he also understands that he may be the only hope for salvation in the Time War. With a heavy heart, the Doctor agrees to embark on a perilous mission to rescue Davros. He sets out on his TARDIS, accompanied by his trusted companions, Sylvester McCoy (The Doctor), Terry Molloy (Davros), Ken Bones (The General), Beth Chalmers (Veklin), Nicholas Briggs (The Daleks / Dalek Supreme), Esmonde Cole (Bosco), and Yasmin Mwanza (Aldan). Special appearances by Stephen Noonan (The First Doctor), Michael Troughton (The Second Doctor), and Tim Treloar (The Third Doctor) add to the excitement and intrigue of the story. Other parts played by members of the cast further enhance the depth and complexity of the narrative. As the Doctor and his team navigate through the treacherous terrain of the Time War, they face countless challenges and dangers. They must confront the Daleks, the most formidable enemy in the universe, as they seek to exterminate all life. They must also deal with the treacherous politics of the Time Lords, who are divided and conflicted, each with their own agenda. But the Doctor is not alone in his quest. He is aided by his loyal companions, who share his determination to save the universe and stop the Time War. Together, they must confront the forces of evil and bring peace to the galaxy. In the end, the Doctor emerges victorious. He has stopped his degeneration and saved the Time War. His legacy as a hero will forever be remembered, and the universe will be forever grateful for his bravery and determination. The Time War has been a defining moment in the history of Doctor Who, and this story captures the essence of the struggle between good and evil, hope and despair, and the ultimate triumph of the human spirit.

Weight: 82g
Dimension: 124 x 142 x 11 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781802400809