Synopsis:
Having saved the peaceful Zaarians from an evil alien threat, the Doctor and Yaz sail off to their next adventure. Only this time, Yaz wonders if they're moving on, or running away.
Convincing a grudging Doctor to return to the planet, they are shocked to find the Zaarians in turmoil. What did the Doctor do? Why is the city in ruins? And what's that voice in Yaz's head...?
**Please note: the collector's edition CD box set is strictly limited to 1,500 copies.**
Cast:
- Jodie Whittaker (The Doctor)
- Mandip Gill (Yasmin Khan)
- Stephan Bessant (Taav)
- Charlie Kelly (Azaan)
- Will Kirk (Talpa)
- Belinda Stewart-Wilson (Vashir)
Executive Producers Jason Haigh-Ellery and Nicholas Briggs
BACK STAGE:
Recorded on: 21 June 2024
Writer Rory Thomas-Howes said: "As a lifelong Doctor Who fan, it's been such a thrill to write for the Doctor herself! Writing for Jodie, Mandip and all the incredible actors in this story was a dream come true, and I'm so grateful to Big Finish for this amazing opportunity.
"In The Return of the Doctor, I wanted to explore the strength of the friendship between the Doctor and Yaz, and also confront the distance the Doctor places between her, her companions and the universe she’s so often saved. Expect a planet of desert-dwelling armadillo people, a mysterious whisper, a spaceship full of secrets, and an order for the Doctor’s capture… dead or alive!"
Jodie Whittaker said: "What’s great about this episode is the exploration of Yaz being a bit more combative against the Doctor. Very often we're quite in sync, but for the Doctor particularly, getting challenged and having to justify certain bits of her personality, it's really good for her."
Her co-star Mandip Gill added: "Throughout most of the TV series, Yaz was learning a lot from the Doctor and so had to listen, but in this series their friendship has developed to a point where she can argue back when she doesn't agree, she can question some of the Doctor's decisions and what she thinks the Doctor should be, and can take charge a bit - which might not always be helpful!"
- Product Format: 1-disc CD (jewel case)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Duration: 77 minutes
