The Wasting (audio story)

Publisher's summary
A deadly flu-like infection is sweeping the planet. Its first cases appeared in Britain, but now millions are infected worldwide and there is no sign of a cure. The emergency services can’t cope with what the press have dubbed a plague...

Under attack from all sides, UNIT in Britain is in disarray. It faces a stark choice -- to close its doors and concede defeat, or to fight back, whatever the cost... and the injured Colonel Emily Chaudhry knows UNIT has never backed down from a battle.

If UNIT is to fight back, it’s going to need the services of its missing commander, Colonel Brimmicombe-Wood, and the experience of the Brigadier, who can never refuse when duty calls...

Cast

 * The Brigadier - Nicholas Courtney
 * Colonel Emily Chaudhry - Siri O'Neal
 * Colonel Ross Brimmicombe-Wood - David Tennant
 * Sergeant Willis - Nora Brande
 * Andrea Winnington - Sara Carver
 * Francis Currie - Michael Hobbs
 * George - Adrian McLoughlin
 * The Prime Minister - Steffan Rhodri
 * Corporal McLeish - Alex Zorbas

Continuity

 * The Brigadier interacts with Commodore Sullivan at NATO. This is believed to be Harry Sullivan.
 * The Brigadier's secure laptop ("The Old Boys' Network") is likely the same one he uses in BFA: Minuet in Hell.

Timeline

 * The Wasting occurs after BFU: The Longest Night