A massive, massive thank you to everyone who took part in our May Day special offer last week. We really appreciate all customers, new and old, who dropped by and supported us, and shared the details of the offer with friends, family and any strangers they happened to chance upon. And, indeed, a huge thank you to our Sales team for tackling the increased demand in orders.

The cover and trailer for next month's Dark Shadows story, The Phantom Bride, are now available.

Big Finish is pleased to announce details of the 2013 series of Dark Shadows Dramatic Readings. As ever, the series will feature characters both old and new facing a terrifying array of spooky horrors...

The delayed Dark Shadows release The Haunted Refrain is now available for download.

December's Dark Shadows story, A Collinwood Christmas, is now available to download. Enjoy a spot of festive spirit!

We've had a few people contacting us asking if their order will arrive in time for Christmas. The Sales team is currently up to date with orders, so anything ordered up to Tuesday has been processed and shipped, with yesterday's orders being processed today. Those still intending to order should note the Post Office's last posting dates in the main news story. Orders may still arrive in time if sent after these dates, but sadly we can't guarantee it.

The cover and trailer for December's Dark Shadows story, A Collinwood Christmas, are now available, but sadly The Haunted Refrain will be delayed until January.

Eight days in the jungle for Colin Baker (the Doctor from 1984-1986) in I'm a Celebrity - Get Me Out of Here!, and to kick off week two, we're reducing the price – on download only – of Dark Shadows: The House by the Sea.

The spooky cover and trailer for the next Dark Shadows story, The Haunted Refrain, are now available.

We're delighted to announce the release today of Dark Shadows: Dreaming of the Water, the latest instalment in the popular audiobook series.

Big Finish is pleased to announce details for the Dark Shadows Christmas special, A Collinwood Christmas.

Big Finish is pleased to announce the return of David Selby as Quentin Collins, in Dark Shadows: The Haunted Refrain.

Sherlock Holmes - A Study in Fear, the stage play starring our own Nicholas Briggs as Sherlock Holmes, continues its UK tour. And for those of you who have not caught up with it yet, here's a teaser trailer.

The latest Dark Shadows release, based on the classic US TV series, is available now. The Last Stop features original series star Jerry Lacy and Doctor Who alumnus W Morgan Sheppard!

Speak No Evil starring Doctor Who's Arthur Darvill is now available for download, and CDs will be posted out today.

Big Finish are pleased to announce the return of Christopher Pennock as Sebastian Shaw, in Dark Shadows: Dreaming of the Water.

The trailer is now available for Dark Shadows: Speak No Evil starring Doctor Who's Arthur Darvill.

Big Finish is pleased to announce the casting of acclaimed actor W Morgan Sheppard in Dark Shadows: The Last Stop.

Big Finish is pleased to announce the casting of Arthur Darvill, Doctor Who's Rory Williams, in the August Dark Shadows release.

Big Finish is pleased to announce details for six more tales of horror and intrigue as part of its popular Dark Shadows range.

The new subscription package kicks off in July with Operation Victor.

To mark the release in cinemas of the new Dark Shadows film by Tim Burton, for the three days of the 11th, 12th and 13th May Big Finish will be offering some very special discounts on Dark Shadows audiobook and full cast releases. We are also offering you the chance to download for FREE the first part of the recent Dark Shadows audiobook release, The House by the Sea, starring Colin Baker.

It is with sadness that we report the passing of Jonathan Frid, who died peacefully last week at the age of 87. As vampire Barnabas Collins, he created a truly enduring character and cemented Dark Shadows' place as a pop culture phenomenon. Big Finish was lucky enough to work with Jonathan on the 2010 audio drama The Night Whispers, which featured his one and only return to the role that made him famous.

A couple of little sneak peeks for you as we reach the end of the week. Trailers are now online for March's Companion Chronicle, April's Dark Shadows release and the May Fourth Doctor adventure.

Big Finish is pleased to announce details for May's Dark Shadows release The Eternal Actress, featuring the return of Donna McKechnie – reprising her role as Quentin's lost love, Amanda Harris.

Big Finish are pleased to announce that Sixth Doctor Colin Baker will be taking the starring role in March's Dark Shadows release, The House By the Sea.