Upcoming Doctor Who Target Novelisation Releases from BBC Audio

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There are few staples in Doctor Who‘s history that have had the same longevity as Target. From their original publications, to subsequent re-issues, worldwide success and many children’s first introduction to the programme, Target has ruled supreme for almost as long as the show has.

Part and parcel with Target’s continued legacy is the welcome return of BBC Audio’s unabridged readings of these classic novels. Over ninety of these literary greats have been voiced by the likes of Jon Pertwee, Tom Baker, Peter Davison, Colin Baker, Paul McGann, William Russell, Caroline John, Elizabeth Sladen, Sir Derek Jacobi and many, many others. With the folding of the BBC’s most recent distribution arm AudioGo, the line was halted indefinitely which was a sad sight to behold. It felt like part of Doctor Who‘s legacy had been curtailed.

But they’ve still been coming out! Don’t ask me how. All I know is that BBC Audio has taken back the reins and a steady flow of new titles have just been added to Amazon, taking the range up to April 2016. Wrapping up 2015 are The Two Doctors (read by Colin Baker), The Curse of Fenric (read by Terry Molloy) and K-9 and Company (read by John Leeson).

The range then continues into 2016 with Doctor Who and the State of Decay (read by Geoffrey Beevers, although you may prefer the Tom Baker version) as well as The Space Museum, Death to the Daleks and Cybermen – The Invasion, each of which are yet to have their narrators confirmed.

Meanwhile, William Russell’s performance of Nigel Robinson’s An Unearthly Child, originally scheduled to be released during the 50th Anniversary celebrations, but due to the AudioGo’s bankruptcy and rights issues, continues to be unavailable

(With thanks to Leigh)

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