Also featuring in The War Master – Part Three are Jason Forbes (recently seen on stage at the Big Finish live production of Doctor Who: The Stuff of Legend) as the Cardinal, Chris Lew Kum Hoi (Extraordinary) as the President, Tariyé Peterside (X-Men: The Audio Drama) as the Imbomination, and Homer Todiwala (Ibiza Undead) as a very unusual TARDIS. 

Producer Scott Handcock said: “This trilogy is a testament to James’s writing. The combination of characters like the War Master, Bernice and Captain John together is joyfully bizarre. 

“The rivalry between the Master and Captain John is a lot of fun, because the Master in the Derek Jacobi incarnation is one of the most effective and ruthless, and he’s up against Captain John – who he needs – but is looking at thinking, ‘Can you just get some table manners? Can you just grow up?’” 

Actor Jonathon Carley added: “In terms of great antagonists, it’s really two for the price of one. When I was first contacted about this story and told Captain John was in it, I thought ‘Oh wow!’ And then to have the classic pairing of the Doctor versus the Master is the icing on the cake. 

“A lot of listeners have wanted to see the War Doctor face the War Master for some time. And it’s brilliant that we’re able to touch upon that in a way that I don’t think anyone will predict. It’s not just a standard story, it’s an innovative way of approaching it, which is fresh and interesting.” 

Praise for Dark Gallifrey: The War Master – Part Two: 

“A strong Bernice story and the performances are superb”
Doctor Who Reviews 

“I never expected to have the War Master clash with Captain John, but it really worked.”
The Midnight Who Show 

“The War Master Part 2 took this arc from strength to strength. I can’t wait for the final instalment next month.”
Sci-Fi Pulse 

Big Finish listeners can pre-order a bundle comprising all six of 2024’s Dark Gallifrey instalments – The War Master Parts One to Three, plus the previous trilogy, Morbius Parts One to Three – for just £60 (on collector’s edition CD + download) or £50 (download only). 

The complete Dark Gallifrey pre-order bundle, including all eight trilogies, each following a different renegade Time Lord, is just £210 (on collector’s edition CD + download) or £188 (download only).

All the above prices include the special pre-order discount and are subject to change after general release. 

Please note that Big Finish is currently operating a digital-first release schedule. The mail-out of collector’s edition CDs may be delayed due to factors beyond our control, but all purchases of this release unlock a digital copy that can be immediately downloaded or played on the Big Finish app from the release date.