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|story count      = 3
|story count      = 3
|release year      = 2021
|release year      = 2021
|first story      = Light the Flame
|first story      = Light the Flame (audio story)
|only release      = [[22 June (releases)|22 June]] 2021
|only release      = [[22 June (releases)|22 June]] [[2021 (releases)|2021]]
|doctor            = War Doctor
|doctor            = War Doctor
|starring          = Ohila
|starring          = Ohila
|starring2        = Sixth Tamasan
|exec prod        = Nicholas Briggs
|exec prod2        = Jason Haigh-Ellery
|producer          = David Richardson
|producer          = David Richardson
|script ed        = Matt Fitton
|script ed        = Matt Fitton
|script ed2        = Robert Valentine
|script ed2        = Robert Valentine
|exec prod        = Jason Haigh-Ellery
|music            = [[Howard Carter (composer)|Howard Carter]]
|exec prod2        = Nicholas Briggs
|sound            = [[Jack Townley]]
|music            =  
|cover            = Claudia Gironi
|sound            =  
|cover            =  
|production codes  = BFPDWWARB01
|production codes  = BFPDWWARB01
|isbn             = 978-1-83868-548-5
|physical isbn     = ISBN 978-1-83868-548-5
|digital isbn      = ISBN 978-1-83868-549-2
|runtime          =  
|runtime          =  
|publisher        = [[Big Finish Productions]]
|publisher        = [[Big Finish Productions]]
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|trailer          =  
|soundcloudtrailer = https://soundcloud.com/big-finish/doctor-who-the-war-doctor-begins-teaser
|soundcloudtrailer = https://soundcloud.com/big-finish/doctor-who-the-war-doctor-begins-teaser
|next              = Warbringer (audio anthology)
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'''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was a full cast audio anthology released in [[June (releases)|June]] 2021 by [[Big Finish Productions]]. It was the first release of the resumed ''[[The War Doctor (audio series)|The War Doctor]]'' audio series. It featured [[Jonathon Carley]] as the [[War Doctor]].
'''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was a full cast audio anthology released on [[22 June (releases)|22 June]] [[2021 (releases)|2021]] by [[Big Finish Productions]]. It was the first release of the resumed ''[[The War Doctor (audio series)|The War Doctor]]'' audio series. It introduced [[Jonathon Carley]] as the [[War Doctor]] and [[John Dorney]] as [[Biroc]] and featured [[Clare Higgins]] as [[Ohila]], [[Chris Jarman]] as [[Rasmus (Dreadshade)|Rasmus]] and [[Adèle Anderson]] as [[Tamasan]].
 
The stories in this release take place immediately following the birth of the [[War Doctor]] in ''[[The Night of the Doctor (TV story)|The Night of the Doctor]]'', and thus chronicle his first and earliest adventures.


== Publisher's summary ==
== Publisher's summary ==
[[Eighth Doctor|The Doctor]] is no more. In his place, a warrior, finally joining the [[Time War]] between the [[Dalek]]s and the [[Time Lord]]s. But how far will he go to end this conflict? What lines will he cross? How much of himself will he sacrifice? The [[War Doctor]] is only just beginning to find out who he is...
1.1 ''[[Light the Flame (audio story)|Light the Flame]]'' by [[Matt Fitton]]
1.1 ''[[Light the Flame (audio story)|Light the Flame]]'' by [[Matt Fitton]]


The [[Sisterhood of Karn]] have a guest, recovering from his traumatic regeneration. To do what is asked of him, [[War Doctor|the Doctor]] has rejected his name and his code.
The [[Sisterhood of Karn]] have a guest, recovering from his traumatic regeneration. To do what is asked of him, the Doctor has rejected his name and his code.


The [[Time Lords]] have plans for him and for [[Karn]]. Is he ready to light the flame of war?
The Time Lords have plans for him and for [[Karn]]. Is he ready to light the flame of war?


1.2 ''[[Lion Hearts (audio story)|Lion Hearts]]'' by [[Lou Morgan]]
1.2 ''[[Lion Hearts (audio story)|Lion Hearts]]'' by [[Lou Morgan]]


Seeking out [[Gallifrey]]’s new warrior, Commodore [[Tamasan]] finds that the War Doctor has invited himself on a secret mission. The time-sensitive [[Tharil]]s are in danger, and an old friend of the Doctor is trapped.
Seeking out [[Gallifrey]]’s new warrior, [[Commodore]] [[Sixth Tamasan|Tamasan]] finds that the War Doctor has invited himself on a secret mission. The time-sensitive [[Tharil]]s are in danger, and an old friend of the Doctor is trapped.


But [[Biroc]] knows better than to trust either side in this war.
But [[Biroc]] knows better than to trust either side in this war.
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1.3 ''[[The Shadow Squad (audio story)|The Shadow Squad]]'' by [[Andrew Smith (writer)|Andrew Smith]]
1.3 ''[[The Shadow Squad (audio story)|The Shadow Squad]]'' by [[Andrew Smith (writer)|Andrew Smith]]


Tamasan is unconvinced of the War Doctor’s loyalties, though when their paths collide, both agree that the destruction of the [[Dalek Time Strategist]] could be the best route to victory. But on [[Atherea]], the [[Dalek]]s may have found a way to annihilate all plans to defeat them before they are even begun…
Tamasan is unconvinced of the War Doctor’s loyalties, though when their paths collide, both agree that the destruction of the [[Dalek Time Strategist]] could be the best route to victory. But on [[Atherea]], the Daleks may have found a way to annihilate all plans to defeat them before they are even begun…


== Stories ==
== Stories ==
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|[[Matt Fitton]]
|[[Matt Fitton]]
|rowspan=3|[[Louise Jameson]]
|rowspan=3|[[Louise Jameson]]
|[[Ohila]]
|[[Ohila]], [[Rasmus (Dreadshade)|Rasmus]], [[Sixth Tamasan]]
|rowspan=3|[[June (releases)|June]] 2021
|rowspan=3|[[22 June (releases)|22 June]] [[2021 (releases)|2021]]
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|''[[Lion Hearts (audio story)|Lion Hearts]]''
|''[[Lion Hearts (audio story)|Lion Hearts]]''
|[[Lou Morgan]]
|[[Lou Morgan]]
|[[Tamasan]], [[Biroc]]
|Tamasan, [[Biroc]]
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|-
|1.3
|1.3
|''[[The Shadow Squad (audio story)|The Shadow Squad]]''
|''[[The Shadow Squad (audio story)|The Shadow Squad]]''
|[[Andrew Smith (writer)|Andrew Smith]]
|[[Andrew Smith (writer)|Andrew Smith]]
|[[Dalek]]s
|Tamasan, [[Dalek]]s
|}[[File:Forged In Fire Clean.jpeg|thumb|alt=|Clean Artwork]]
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== Cast ==
== Cast ==
* [[War Doctor|The War Doctor]] - [[Jonathon Carley]]
* [[War Doctor|The War Doctor]] - [[Jonathon Carley]]
* [[Tamasan|Commodore Tamasan]] - [[Adèle Anderson]]
* [[Sixth Tamasan|Commodore Tamasan]] - [[Adèle Anderson]]
* Lithea / Elementals - Anna Andreson
* Lithea / Elementals - [[Anna Andresen]]
* [[Dalek|The Daleks]] - [[Nicholas Briggs]]
* [[Dalek|The Daleks]] - [[Nicholas Briggs]]
* [[Biroc]] - [[John Dorney]]
* [[Biroc]] - [[John Dorney]]
* Dorinus - [[Amy Downham]]
* Dorinus - [[Amy Downham]]
* Commander Sanmar - [[Helen Goldwyn]]
* Commander Sanmar - [[Helen Goldwyn]]
* [[Rasmus|Cardinal Rasmus]] - [[Chris Jarman]]
* [[Rasmus (Dreadshade)|Cardinal Rasmus]] - [[Chris Jarman]]
* Valetta - Marilyn Nnadebe
* Valetta - [[Marilyn Nnadebe]]
* [[Ohila]] - [[Veronica Roberts]]
* [[Ohila]] - [[Veronica Roberts]]
* Draven / Shira / Sentinel - [[Tracy Wiles]]
* Draven / Shira / Sentinel - [[Tracy Wiles]]
*Trestor - Kit Young
* Trestor - [[Kit Young]]


== Notes ==
== Notes ==
''to be added''
[[File:Forged In Fire Clean.jpeg|thumb|Textless cover]]
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* This box set was recorded on [[30 September (production)|30 September]]-[[2 October (production)|2 October]] [[2020 (production)|2020]] both remotely and at [[The Soundhouse]].


== External links ==
== External links ==

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Forged in Fire was a full cast audio anthology released on 22 June 2021 by Big Finish Productions. It was the first release of the resumed The War Doctor audio series. It introduced Jonathon Carley as the War Doctor and John Dorney as Biroc and featured Clare Higgins as Ohila, Chris Jarman as Rasmus and Adèle Anderson as Tamasan.

The stories in this release take place immediately following the birth of the War Doctor in The Night of the Doctor, and thus chronicle his first and earliest adventures.

Publisher's summary[[edit] | [edit source]]

The Doctor is no more. In his place, a warrior, finally joining the Time War between the Daleks and the Time Lords. But how far will he go to end this conflict? What lines will he cross? How much of himself will he sacrifice? The War Doctor is only just beginning to find out who he is...

1.1 Light the Flame by Matt Fitton

The Sisterhood of Karn have a guest, recovering from his traumatic regeneration. To do what is asked of him, the Doctor has rejected his name and his code.

The Time Lords have plans for him and for Karn. Is he ready to light the flame of war?

1.2 Lion Hearts by Lou Morgan

Seeking out Gallifrey’s new warrior, Commodore Tamasan finds that the War Doctor has invited himself on a secret mission. The time-sensitive Tharils are in danger, and an old friend of the Doctor is trapped.

But Biroc knows better than to trust either side in this war.

1.3 The Shadow Squad by Andrew Smith

Tamasan is unconvinced of the War Doctor’s loyalties, though when their paths collide, both agree that the destruction of the Dalek Time Strategist could be the best route to victory. But on Atherea, the Daleks may have found a way to annihilate all plans to defeat them before they are even begun…

Stories[[edit] | [edit source]]

# Title Author Director Featuring Released Pr. code
1.1 Light the Flame Matt Fitton Louise Jameson Ohila, Rasmus, Sixth Tamasan 22 June 2021 BFPDWWARB01
1.2 Lion Hearts Lou Morgan Tamasan, Biroc
1.3 The Shadow Squad Andrew Smith Tamasan, Daleks

Cast[[edit] | [edit source]]

Notes[[edit] | [edit source]]

Textless cover

External links[[edit] | [edit source]]