Torchwood Soho: Ashenden

Torchwood is back in a new series set in 1950s Ashenden, where a darkness is spreading from the bomb sites to the highest ranks of government. Norton Folgate is on the hunt for the man who caused it, and the past has come for him. The series contains six stories, including "Pimlico," "O Little Town of Ashenden," "The National Health," "Rivers of Blood," "Now is the Time for All Good Men," and "The Hour of the Hollow Man."

Format: CD-Audio
Publication date: 31 December 2021
Publisher: Big Finish Productions Ltd

Welcome to Ashenden, a thrilling new town just outside London, where a terrible secret lurks beneath the surface. London has been infiltrated by a darkness that spreads from the bombsite to the highest ranks of government, a darkness that seems unstoppable. A desperate hunt is underway for the man responsible for this calamity.

The past has come back to haunt Torchwood agent Norton Folgate. This is the hour of the hollow man. This collection contains six thrilling stories:

1. Pimlico: In this story, Folgate encounters a mysterious figure in Pimlico, London, who seems to possess a dark and dangerous power. As he delves deeper into the mystery, Folgate discovers that the figure is connected to a larger conspiracy that threatens the very fabric of society.

2. O Little Town of Ashenden: Folgate returns to his hometown of Ashenden, only to find that it has been taken over by a mysterious organization that is using its residents for sinister purposes. Folgate must navigate the treacherous waters of small-town politics and uncover the truth behind the organization's plans before it's too late.

3. The National Health: In this story, Folgate is tasked with investigating a series of mysterious deaths that are linked to a new government health program. As he delves deeper into the investigation, Folgate discovers that the program is not as harmless as it seems and that it is being used to control and manipulate the population.

4. Rivers of Blood: In this story, Folgate is sent to investigate a series of murders that are taking place in a small town on the Welsh border. As he delves deeper into the investigation, Folgate discovers that the murders are the work of a supernatural creature that has been awakened by the presence of a rare artifact.

5. Now is the Time for All Good Men: In this story, Folgate is faced with a moral dilemma as he is forced to choose between his duty to Torchwood and his loyalty to his friends. As the situation becomes increasingly dangerous, Folgate must make difficult decisions that could have far-reaching consequences for the future of the world.

6. The Hour of the Hollow Man: In this final story, Folgate confronts the man responsible for the darkness that has engulfed London. As he battles against the creature, Folgate discovers that the man is not who he seems and that the true danger lies in a much more sinister force that has been awakened by the darkness.

This collection of stories is a thrilling and suspenseful journey into the world of 1950s Torchwood. It contains adult material and may not be suitable for younger listeners. The cast includes Samuel Barnett (Norton Folgate), Tom Price (Andy Davidson), Dervla Kirwan (Lizbeth Hayhoe), and Joe Shire (Gideon Lyme). More cast details will be announced in the future.

So, grab your headphones, settle in, and prepare to be transported back to the world of 1950s Torchwood. The hour of the hollow man has begun, and it's up to Norton Folgate and his team to stop the darkness before it consumes the world.

Weight: 198g
Dimension: 143 x 129 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781838687755