The 12-part audio series will be released over four parts. These can be pre-ordered from the Big Finish website in three formats – CD for a collector’s edition, digital download or gatefold triple vinyl LP with limited edition. The latter is limited to 1,000 per volume and will set you back £ 35.99 each or £ 132 for the full set of four, but will not include the behind-the-scenes extras that accompany the other formats.
Each volume will include 240 minutes of storytelling and will be progressively released in May August, November 2021, with the final installation arriving in February 2022. Creative Director Nicholas Briggs directs, but so far there is no info on story, writers or extras guest cast.
Here’s what Big Finish chairman Jason Haigh-Ellery had to say about wrapping up Eccleston’s return:
‘I first talked to Christopher about returning to the role of the Doctor at a fan convention in February this year. Christopher said he enjoyed meeting the fans and was glad that his Doctor was so fondly remembered. I’m so glad Christopher has decided to return to the role with us – and I’m excited to welcome him into the Big Finish family as we discover the new adventures of the Ninth Doctor.
