The Doctor has a new companion, Eleanor Fong, and he's ready to show her the universe. But on her first trip to an alien planet, Eleanor encounters an old foe of the Doctor's...
Tyranny of the Judoon by Ben Tedds
An ominous threat has left the people of Hefestis living under the shadow of the Judoon. But award-winning journalist Octavia Cain is here to sniff out the truth. She's even found two Shadow Proclamation detectives who'll help her unmask it.
If only the Doctor and Eleanor were actually from the Shadow Proclamation...
Gambit of the Judoon by Ben Tedds
From: INVIGILATOR KOLLO
To: ALL STAFF
Subject: OPERATION PERSEUS
The two persons of interest remain at large. There is a strong possibility they may attempt to infiltrate the Shadow Proclamation. Inform me or Captain Sydon of any and all developments, no matter how small.
Additional reminder: I am not to be disturbed during my lunch hour.
Wanted Dead and Alive by Beth Axford
The Doctor dies on the shores of Lake Silencio; it's a fact known across the universe. Only someone has arrived early, an old friend of the Doctor, ready to do whatever it takes to save him...
Recorded on: 14-16 January 2026
Recorded at: The Soundhouse
Producer John Ainsworth said: "The Eleventh Doctor is back for more adventures, introducing his new companion Eleanor to her first alien planet. It's a huge pleasure to see Miles Taylor and Jasmine Bayes return to these roles and further develop the relationship between the Doctor and Eleanor. It's also very exciting to bring back the Judoon, and to revisit a key moment in the Eleventh Doctor's life from a different perspective."
Writer Ben Tedds added: "When I was asked to write for the Eleventh Doctor, I couldn't say yes fast enough. Scripting a two-parter was on the condition it featured a returning villain - happily, my number one pick was approved!
"Tyranny of the Judoon explores themes of authority and its impact on the people of Hefestis. Then, Gambit of the Judoon sends the Doctor and Eleanor to the Shadow Proclamation for a deadly race against time. It's a tricky story to discuss without spoiling...
"I will say though that, since Hefestis is Eleanor's first proper alien world, I wanted to show how much she's grown but also challenge her - she still has lots to learn. They were challenging scripts for the actors too - one scene even had a direct apology to Miles!"
