UNIT confronts a Hostile Universe in new Doctor Who adventure worlds.

      Fans of Doctor Who who are intrigued by the happenings during the Doctor's absence can now acquire The Worlds of Doctor Who – UNIT Eras: Hostile Universe, a new audio drama box set from Big Finish. This collection features four original stories that document the courageous actions of the soldiers and scientists of UNIT (Unified Intelligence Taskforce) as they confront the threats facing Earth. Below is a new trailer…

      The four fresh audio episodes span UNIT's history, including its first story set in the Fifteenth Doctor era:

      1. **Rise of the Valiant by Andrew Smith** – Set during ‘The Stolen Earth,’ while the Doctor strives to restore order, it falls to UNIT's heroes to combat the Daleks. Colonel Mace, Harry Sullivan, and retired Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart are aware of a secret weapon with a familiar name lurking in the Brazilian rainforest. This episode features Jon Culshaw as Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart, Christopher Naylor as Harry Sullivan, Rupert Holliday-Evans as Colonel Mace, Meghan Treadway as Major Zara Webber, Ines Amado as Chief Engineer Aurea De Silva, and Nicholas Briggs as the Daleks.

      2. **The Indigo Child by Ken Bentley** – Moving back to the year 2017, this episode shows UNIT disbanded and its members under threat. After an assassination attempt on Kate Stewart, she teams up with Petronella Osgood to retaliate from the shadows. It's a race against time against an enemy intent on victory at any cost. The cast includes Jemma Redgrave as Kate Stewart, Ingrid Oliver as Petronella Osgood, Natalie Gumede as Angela Rukundo, Julie Teal as Woman with No Name, Alan Cox as Nathan Favager, and Robert Whitelock as Edwards.

      3. **The Life and Death of Private Eddie Wise by Hannah Kennedy** – As aliens invade, Private Eddie Wise grapples with nightmares and deceit, while Sarah Jane Smith seeks information on UNIT. As Eddie becomes caught in a scheme to undermine his workplace, Sarah Jane believes she has discovered a way to gain what she needs. Sadie Miller stars as Sarah Jane Smith, with Jon Culshaw as Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart, George Somner as Private Eddie Wise, Elaine Tan as Lynn Prentice/Lynn’s Sister, Lois Chimimba as Lance-Corporal Maggie Bradfield, Angus Imrie as Private Chris Hutchinson/Private Colin Bartlett, and Jonathan Keeble as Barry Buckingham/Horace Otter.

      4. **Deadstar by Joshua Pruett and Jonathan S Powell** – In 2023, after the Toymaker's defeat, UNIT enjoys a strong position until a cutting-edge telescope triggers lockdown at their skyscraper. Melanie Bush, Colonel Alec Grover, and Dr. Isla Ellis face challenges as the stars awaken and there’s trouble with the Vlinx. This episode stars Bonnie Langford as Melanie Bush, Adam James as Colonel Alec Grover, Nicholas Briggs as the Vlinx, Danielle Bird as Dr. Isla Ellis, Luke R Francis as Eric Lane/Trooper 1, Claire Wyatt as Mother/Trooper 2, and Jemma Redgrave as Kate Stewart.

      The Worlds of Doctor Who – UNIT Eras: Hostile Universe is now available for purchase as a digital download for £24.99 from the Big Finish website.