enthusiasts, you’re in for a treat! Four legends from the television show have united for a new spin-off. Peter Davison will be reprising his role as the Fifth Doctor, lending his voice for a new audio series called The Fifth Doctor Adventures: Hooklight.
The audio series will be split into two parts, with the tales being told over 12 episodes. Peter will be joined by fellow show stars Janet Fielding (who played Tegan), Sarah Sutton (Nyssa) and Matthew Waterhouse (Adric), according to .
The series synopsis reads: “There is a light that must never be lit… When the TARDIS runs aground in the ancient realm of Morning, the Doctor learns that a powerful force has re-emerged. A lamp filled with a mythical substance known as Hooklight has been discovered – and this could mean the end of everything.
“A great quest begins against the forces of chaos, encompassing many new friends and foes. Without their ship and without each other, the time travellers will be tested on their journey to the Dark Forge. And not everyone will survive…”
Aside from the Doctor Who icons, star Kieran Bew will lend his voice to buccaneer pilot Davlin Crux, while Celia Imrie will be chronicler Doctor Kessica Myles. Written by Tom Foley, part one will be released in April 2025 and will consist of the first six episodes.
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Four Doctor Who icons have come together for a spin-off (Image: BBC)
The second part, which again comprises six episodes, will be released a month later, in May 2025.
The world of Doctor Who is getting bigger day by day, with the new spin-off television series The War Between the Land and Sea currently in production.
The exciting venture was announced at Comic-Con earlier this year after being the subject of intense speculation.
Pre-production kicked off in August with creator and showrunner Russell T Davies announcing the news on .
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Peter Davison is reprising his role as the Fifth Doctor (Image: Getty)
He posted a snapshot on showing the top section of the script, along with a sign bearing his name and other cast and crew members in the background.
In an excited post, Russell wrote: “Day One. The war begins. Readthrough day for all 5 episodes of THE WAR BETWEEN THE LAND AND THE SEA.
“So much excitement. What a cast! Thrills, deaths, chases, fish and seven seas of danger. @bbcdoctorwho @disneydoctorwho @bbciplayer.” (sic)
Doctor Who is available to watch on iPlayer and Disney+.