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The War Doctor and Cardinal Ollistra discover destruction follows them everywhere. Can a war reporter help? Stars John Hurt.

Trapped and desperate, light years from their armies at the heart of the Time War, the War Doctor and Cardinal Ollistra discover that wherever they go, destruction follows.

A war reporter named Schandel may provide the key to their escape, but it is often said that the first casualty of war is the truth.

When the choice between grim reality and a hero’s story means life or death, will the Doctor allow Schandel to print the legend?

John Hurt stars as The War Doctor.

Written by Guy Adams.

The War Doctor .... John Hurt
Cardinal Ollistra .... Jacqueline Pearce
Schandel …. Joseph Kloska
The Editor/Old Man …. Mark Elstob
Sera Marvelle/Spokesperson …. Julia Hills.
Dalek Time Strategist/The Daleks .... Nicholas Briggs

Other parts played by members of the cast.

Original music written by Howard Carter.

Director: Nicholas Briggs

A Big Finish production.

1 hour

Broadcasts

  • Sat 11 Mar 202300:00
  • Sat 11 Mar 202316:00
  • Sat 19 Jul 202516:00
  • Sun 20 Jul 202500:00

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