The War Master was an audio story comprising the fourth and fifth releases of the Dark Gallifrey audio series, produced by Big Finish Productions. It was written by James Goss and featured Lisa Bowerman as Bernice Summerfield, David Warner as the Unbound Doctor, Derek Jacobi as The Master, James Marsters as Captain John Hart and Jonathon Carley as the War Doctor.
Publisher's summary[]
Part One[]
Many have sought the legendary Dark Gallifrey over the millennia...but most have been lucky enough to fail. There is another who has his eyes on that glittering prize, however; one who knows how such power could be wielded - the Master himself!
Intrigued by rumours of a hidden Gallifrey - the Dark Gallifrey of Time Lord myth - Bernice Summerfield resolves to find it. But as the Doctor points out, some things should never be found, and some doors should never be opened. Especially ones that want to be...
Part Two[]
Amid the dreaming spires of Braxiatel University, Benny is dividing her time between her lectures, her cats, and managing the romantic advances of one of her students, John.
The new Provost - such a nice old man - doesn't approve of their dalliance, and advises her not to get involved. For John wants to know about Dark Gallifrey, which is something Benny has done her best to forget, and thinks he can help her find it again.
The funny thing is, the dear old Provost wants to find it first...
Part Three[]
The Master and Captain John are trapped amid the ruins of Dark Gallifrey, where familiar faces and infinite impossibilities gather.
With his dream of the ultimate weapon almost within his grasp, the Master revels in the chaos. But all roads lead... to the Imbomination.
Plot[]
Part One[]
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Part Two[]
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Part Three[]
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Cast[]
- Bernice Summerfield - Lisa Bowerman
- Unbound Doctor - David Warner
- The Master - Derek Jacobi
- Captain John Hart - James Marsters
- The War Doctor - Jonathon Carley
- Cardinal / The Passenger - Jason Forbes
- President / Salesbeing - Chris Lew Kum Hoi
- The Ibomination - Tariyé Peterside
- The TARDIS - Homer Todiwala
Crew[]
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Worldbuilding[]
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Notes[]
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Continuity[]
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External links[]
- Official The War Master page at bigfinish.com
- Official The War Master page at bigfinish.com
- Official The War Master page at bigfinish.com