The Dark Flame (audio story)

Publisher's summary
A thousand years ago, the evil Cult of the Dark Flame infiltrated every star system in the galaxy. In the history books the Cult is legendary, its despotic leader a terrible memory.

But for some the Dark Flame still burns. For some, its horrifying power is the ultimate goal. All that is required is for the right people to be in the wrong place and time...

An archaeologist and his robot are on the poisonous world of Marran Alpha, where they will uncover a hideous relic. The Doctor and Ace are on their way to the deep space research centre Orbos, where Professor Bernice Summerfield is soon to start the countdown to universal Armageddon.

Four acolytes of Evil.

Three mad scientists.

Two companions.

One Doctor.

Cast

 * The Doctor - Sylvester McCoy
 * Ace - Sophie Aldred
 * Bernice Summerfield - Lisa Bowerman
 * Joseph / Victor Farrison - Steven Wickam
 * Remmnex / Villus Krull - Andrew Westfield
 * Slyde - Michael Praed
 * Lomar - Hannah Smith
 * Broke - Toby Longworth

Continuity

 * Black Light as an energy source first appeared in DW: The Mysterious Planet.
 * The Cult of the Dark Flame is revisited in the BFBS: The Draconian Rage.
 * The Doctor recalls his former companion Melanie Bush's departure. (DW: Dragonfire)
 * The Doctor observes that "sleep is for Chelonians." (DW: The Talons of Weng-Chiang, NA: The Highest Science)

Timeline

 * The Dark Flame occurs after ST: Virgin Lands
 * The Dark Flame takes place during the Virgin New Adventures novels; between NA: All-Consuming Fire and Blood Harvest.
 * The Dark Flame occurs before CC: The Prisoner's Dilemma