As revealed in issue 615 of Doctor Who Magazine, two of Big Finish’s most acclaimed and atmospheric Doctor Who audio dramas have been radically reimagined in prose by their original author, Robert Shearman.  

Big Finish is delighted to be working with Penguin Random House to bring these two classic Doctor Who adventures to a new audience. Due for publication in October 2025, a limited number of exclusive special hardback editions are now available for pre-order, at just £22 each here.  

Both Jubilee and The Chimes of Midnight special editions will feature exclusive cover artworks and interior line art illustrations. Big Finish customers can save money by pre-ordering both books together in a multibuy bundle for just £40, exclusively here.  

Please note: these special editions are strictly limited to 500 copies each and will not be reprinted.  

Big Finish chairman, Jason Haigh-Ellery, said: “As a fan of Rob's work for nearly 25 years, I can't wait to read these books and gain new insights into stories that have been justifiably lauded as some of the best Doctor Who in any medium.” 

Robert Shearman added: “I've always been very proud of these audio stories written by a much younger me, and it's been an absolute joy to go back to them, look at them from fresh angles, and turn them into something new.” 

Jubilee 

"The Doctor and the Daleks. Have you never thought they are really both the exact same thing?" 

It is time to celebrate! Let all the citizens of the glorious English Empire come together and give thanks to that mysterious soldier in time and space known only as the Doctor. For 100 years ago he destroyed a Dalek invasion force without mercy, and became the saviour of us all. 

We have just one real Dalek left. Kept alive in the Tower of London, all these years our prisoner. And tomorrow we are going to blow it up, just for you! So put up your Dalek bunting and raise a glass of Dalek Juice. Who knows, there may be a special guest in attendance – the Doctor himself! Oh, you lucky people! Time to get this party started… 

The Chimes of Midnight 

'Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the house not a creature was stirring... 

But something must be stirring. Something hidden in the shadows. Something which kills the servants of an old Edwardian mansion in the most brutal and macabre manner possible. Exactly on the chiming of the hour, every hour, as the grandfather clock ticks on towards midnight. 

Trapped and afraid, the Doctor and his companion, Charley, are forced to play detective to murders with no motive, where even the victims don't stay dead. Time is running out. 

And time itself might well be the killer... 

Big Finish customers can purchase both special hardback editions together in a multibuy bundle for just £40 exclusively here.