Gardens of the Dead (audio story)

 was the first story of the sixth season of Big Finish Productions' Short Trips series. It was read by Mark Strickson.

Publisher's summary
Turlough has joined the TARDIS — the snake in the orchard — and is trying, with limited success, to gain the others' trust.

But when they land in the Gardens of the Dead, the whole team — Nyssa, Tegan and Turlough — will have to join forces and fight together to keep the Doctor safe. And discover what is behind the very last door in the TARDIS.

Plot
Turlough has joined the TARDIS crew, but struggles with the idea of killing the Doctor and knows that Tegan does not trust him. Irritated by her and knowing that he will not be able to get the Doctor alone in the ship, Turlough hits the landing gear and they materialise in the Gardens of the Dead which, the Doctor explains, is home to psychic dust which can take on the representation of the dead.

Nyssa leaves the TARDIS almost immediately and Tegan goes after her, giving Turlough an opportunity to kill the Doctor. However, the Doctor leaves the console room and Turlough worries about getting lost in the corridors, so he leaves the ship instead and finds Nyssa, hoping that she will be able to assuage Tegan's suspicions. Nyssa cries and gets angry as the dust takes the form of the Master instead of her father.

to be completed

Characters

 * Fifth Doctor
 * Nyssa
 * Tegan Jovanka
 * Vislor Turlough
 * Black Guardian

Continuity

 * Nyssa mentions her father being taken over by an . (TV: The Keeper of Traken)
 * Turlough has just joined the TARDIS crew and he mentions Mawdryn. (TV: Mawdryn Undead)
 * The Black Guardian is still trying to get Turlough to kill the Doctor. (TV: Mawdryn Undead)