Five gripping novelisations of TV adventures set in perilous periods of Earth history.

In The Reign of Terror, by Ian Marter, the First Doctor, Susan, Ian and Barbara find themselves in 18th Century Paris, in the midst of the terrifying French Revolution.

In The Smugglers, by Terrance Dicks, villainous pirates roam the 17th Century Cornish coast, and the First Doctor, Polly and Ben become entangled in the dubious activities of the locals.

In The Fires of Pompeii, by James Moran, the Tenth Doctor and Donna land in Pompeii, AD79. Mount Vesuvius is ready to erupt and bury its surroundings in molten lava – or is it?

In The Crimson Horror, by Mark Gatiss, something ghastly is afoot in Victorian Yorkshire: something that kills. The Twelfth Doctor and Clara join forces with the Paternoster Gang to investigate.

In The Witchfinders, by Joy Wilkinson, the Thirteenth Doctor, Ryan, Graham and Yaz become embroiled in a witch trial in 17th Century Lancashire, and an evil alien presence is revived…

Jamie Glover, Anneke Wills, Clare Corbett, Catrin Stewart, Dan Starkey and Sophie Aldred read these exciting narrative adaptations of the BBC TV series.

Readings produced by Neil Gardner and Lizzie Davies. Sound design by Simon Power, David Darlington and David Roocroft. Executive Producer for BBC Audiobooks: Michael Stevens

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