Louise Jameson, Lalla Ward and Richard Armitage return among the cast of Gallifrey: War Room: Loyalties, a brand-new Doctor Who box set of full-cast audio drama from Big Finish, due for release June 2026.
Rafe Wallbank again provides the stunning cover art for the collector’s edition CD box set for this upcoming Big Finish release, continuing an audio adventure two years in the making.
In Loyalties, available to preorder now, as the Time War rages, another battle takes place in the War Room – for Gallifrey’s soul…
As Rassilon tries to control the narrative of the Time War at home, the Cardinals fight to prove their loyalty. Out amid the conflict, the Resistance struggles to make a difference, and Gallifrey’s most faithful warriors face the ultimate challenge.
The Time Lords continue their great war against the Daleks, and deal with infighting among themselves, in four brand-new full-cast audio adventures.
Following on from the first two Gallifrey: War Room box sets, 2022’s Allegiance and 2023’s Manouevres, the upcoming Loyalties returns to the heart of the action.
In this box set of Time War intrigue, Lalla Ward and Louise Jameson return as Romana and Leela, the Doctor’s former companions now fighting on Gallifrey’s side. And Richard Armitage – the award-winning actor known for The Hobbit, Spooks, and more – is back as Rassilon, the legendary Time Lord resurrected to lead his race to victory, whatever the cost.
The ensemble cast also includes Ken Bones as the General, Carolyn Pickles as Cardinal Ollistra, Chris Jarman as Cardinal Rasmus, Beth Chalmers as Commander Veklin, Seán Carlsen as Narvin, and Faith Omole as Cresta.
“It is such a thrill to be able to return to the War Room,” said Producer Heather Challands. “In the early stages of the Time War, morality is still all to play for and the future of Gallifrey is far from certain. In these four episodes, we have a few surprises up our sleeves as every player seems to make their move, and some demand a high price to be paid.
“What can I promise you? Lava slugs, nightmare bunkers, a chess game, a test of loyalty, and an ending you won’t see coming. Oh, and the return of a little-known character called Romana… but what has she been up to? Now that would be telling.”
The Worlds of Doctor Who – Gallifrey: War Room: Loyalties is now available to pre-order for just £19.99 (download to own) or £24.99 (download to own + collector’s edition CD box set), exclusively here
Loyalties is the third box set in the Gallifrey: War Room series. Big Finish listeners can save money by purchasing it in a multibuy bundle of four box sets, with the fourth (Title TBC) due for release in January 2027, for just £78 (download to own) or £88 (download to own + collector’s edition CD box set).
All the above prices (including pre-order and multibuy bundle discounts) are fixed for a limited time only and guaranteed no later than 31 August 2026.
Please note: the collector’s edition CD box set is strictly limited to 1000 copies and will not be re-pressed
The Stories
Propaganda by Georgia Cook
With unrest brewing in Low Town, Rassilon demands the immediate location and destruction of a rogue broadcast mocking his name.
With Rasmus, the General and Cresta trapped in the Drylands, and riots bubbling on the streets, Ollistra attempts to steer a course to cement her rule over the War Room.
Resistance by Katharine Armitage
Eris is trying to hold a crumbling Resistance together; Ollistra is trying to tear it apart. Both have audacious plans to ensure the victory of their side and everyone else has to choose where their loyalties truly lie.
Hope by Fio Tretheway
Leela has a job to do, and she cannot do it alone, and so she enlists the most unlikely of allies for the task. Time is not on her side, and she must succeed, or else all of them are doomed.
Eye for an Eye by Matt Fitton
Cardinal Ollistra must serve the will of Rassilon and see the Resistance destroyed. But the Resistance is already falling apart.
With Leela and Rasmus missing, the General and Veklin are given a mission that neither relishes. Loyalties will be tested, and vengeance will be had.
• The Worlds of Doctor Who – Gallifrey: War Room: Loyalties is now available to pre-order for just £19.99 (download to own) or £24.99 (download to own + collector’s edition CD box set), exclusively here
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Working in British comics publishing since the 1980s, his credits include editor of titles such as Doctor Who Magazine and Overkill for Marvel UK, Babylon 5 Magazine, Star Trek Magazine, and its successor, Star Trek Explorer, and more. He also edited the comics anthology STRIP Magazine and edited several audio comics for ROK Comics; and has edited several comic collections and graphic novels, including volumes of “Charley’s War” and “Dan Dare”, and Hancock: The Lad Himself, by Stephen Walsh and Keith Page.
He’s the writer of comics such as Pilgrim: Secrets and Lies for B7 Comics; “Crucible”, a creator-owned project with 2000AD artist Smuzz; and “Death Duty” and “Skow Dogs”, with Dave Hailwood.
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