1.1X. Doctor Who: The War Doctor Begins: Light the Flame (excerpt)

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Doctor Who - The War Doctor

Released June 2021

Written by Matt Fitton

Starring Jonathon Carley

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The Doctor is no more. In his place, a warrior, finally joining the Time War between the Daleks and the Time Lords. But how far will he go to end this conflict? What lines will he cross? How much of himself will he sacrifice? The War Doctor is only just beginning to find out who he is…

1.1 Light the Flame by Matt Fitton
The Sisterhood of Karn have a guest, recovering from his traumatic regeneration. To do what is asked of him, the Doctor has rejected his name and his code.

The Time Lords have plans for him and for Karn. Is he ready to light the flame of war?

This free download is an excerpt from Doctor Who: The War Doctor Begins: Forged in Fire

Recorded on: 30 September - 2 October 2020

Recorded at: The Soundhouse and recorded remotely

Writer and script editor Matt Fitton: “Picking up after Night of the Doctor, this is our first glimpse of our hero transformed into something he thought he would never become: a warrior. These tales of the War Doctor's first actions – testing his boundaries, still trying to protect the innocent, and taking the fight to the Daleks – are the first steps into a new era. It's a thrilling and fascinating journey as the War Doctor begins to discover who he really is...”