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'''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was the fourth audio anthology in the ''[[The Eighth Doctor: Time War]]'' audio series, which served as a prequel to the ''[[The War Doctor (audio series)|The War Doctor]]'' audio series. It featured [[Paul McGann]] as the [[Eighth Doctor]].
'''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was a full cast audio anthology released on [[16 September (releases)|16 September]] [[2020 (releases)|2020]] by [[Big Finish Productions]]. It was the fourth release in ''[[The Eighth Doctor: Time War]]'' audio series, which served as a prequel to ''[[The War Doctor (audio series)|The War Doctor]]'' audio series. It featured [[Paul McGann]] as the [[Eighth Doctor]], [[Rakhee Thakrar]] as [[Bliss]], [[Ken Bones]] as [[Eleventh General|The General]], [[Adèle Anderson]] as Major [[Sixth Tamasan|Tamasan]], [[Julia McKenzie]] as [[The Twelve]] and [[Terry Molloy]] as [[Davros (Palindrome)|Davros]] and introduced [[Chris Jarman]] as [[Rasmus (Dreadshade)|Rasmus]].


== Publisher's summary ==
== Publisher's summary ==
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4.1 and 4.2 ''[[Palindrome (audio story)|Palindrome]]'' by [[John Dorney]]
4.1 and 4.2 ''[[Palindrome (audio story)|Palindrome]]'' by [[John Dorney]]


In an alternative universe, [[Davros]] lives in peace, until the Doctor and [[Bliss (The Starship of Theseus)|Bliss]] arrive, and the [[Dalek]]s emerge in a new reality.
In an alternative universe, [[Davros (Palindrome)|Davros]] lives in peace, until the Doctor and [[Bliss]] arrive, and the [[Dalek]]s emerge in a new reality.


4.3 ''[[Dreadshade (audio story)|Dreadshade]]'' by [[Lisa McMullin]]
4.3 ''[[Dreadshade (audio story)|Dreadshade]]'' by [[Lisa McMullin]]


The [[Time Lord]]s, including [[Kenossium|the General]] and [[the Twelve]], adjust to life after the Time War, until the Doctor and Bliss return with a warning.
The [[Time Lord]]s, including [[Eleventh General|the General]] and [[the Twelve]], adjust to life after the [[Last Great Time War|Time War]], until the Doctor and Bliss return with a warning.


4.4 ''[[Restoration of the Daleks (audio story)|Restoration of the Daleks]]'' by [[Matt Fitton]]
4.4 ''[[Restoration of the Daleks (audio story)|Restoration of the Daleks]]'' by [[Matt Fitton]]
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|rowspan=4|[[Helen Goldwyn]]
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|[[Lisa McMullin]]
|[[Lisa McMullin]]
|Bliss, [[Eleventh General]], [[the Twelve]], [[Rasmus]]
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== Notes ==
== Notes ==
[[File:EighthDoctorTimeWar4-CoverArt.jpg|thumb|Textless cover art]]
* This anthology was originally due for release in [[July (releases)|July]] but was pushed back to [[September (releases)|September]] because of changes in the production schedule.<ref>[https://www.bigfinish.com/news/v/news-updates-week-commencing-09-december-2019 Big Finish News]</ref>
* This anthology was originally due for release in [[July (releases)|July]] but was pushed back to [[September (releases)|September]] because of changes in the production schedule.<ref>[https://www.bigfinish.com/news/v/news-updates-week-commencing-09-december-2019 Big Finish News]</ref>
* This box set was recorded on [[2 March (production)|2]]-[[6 March (production)|6]] and [[9 March (production)|9 March]] [[2020 (production)|2020]] at [[The Moat Studios]].
* This box set was recorded on [[2 March (production)|2]]-[[6 March (production)|6]] and [[9 March (production)|9 March]] [[2020 (production)|2020]] at [[The Moat Studios]].
* [[Kenossium|The General]] makes his Big Finish debut. He was due to appear in the fifth series of ''The War Doctor'' audio series, but his appearance was delayed following [[John Hurt]]'s death, therefore forcing volume five to be cancelled.<ref>[[DWM 555]]</ref>
* [[The General]] makes his Big Finish debut. He was due to appear in the fifth series of ''The War Doctor'' audio series, but his appearance was delayed following [[John Hurt]]'s death, therefore forcing volume five to be cancelled.<ref>[[DWM 555]]</ref>


== Cover gallery ==
== Cover gallery ==
<gallery position="center" captionalign="center" hideaddbutton="true">
<gallery position="center" captionalign="center" hideaddbutton="true">
Palindrome Part 1 (audio story).jpg|''[[Palindrome (audio story)|Palindrome]] Part 1''
EighthDoctorTimeWar4-CoverArt.jpg|Textless cover
Palindrome Part 2 (audio story).jpg|''[[Palindrome (audio story)|Palindrome]] Part 2''
Palindrome Part 1 (audio story).jpg|''[[Palindrome (audio story)|Palindrome]]'' Part One
Palindrome Part 2 (audio story).jpg|''Palindrome'' Part Two
Dreadshade (audio story).jpg|''[[Dreadshade (audio story)|Dreadshade]]''
Dreadshade (audio story).jpg|''[[Dreadshade (audio story)|Dreadshade]]''
Restoration of the Daleks (audio story).jpg|''[[Restoration of the Daleks (audio story)|Restoration of the Daleks]]''
Restoration of the Daleks (audio story).jpg|''[[Restoration of the Daleks (audio story)|Restoration of the Daleks]]''

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The Eighth Doctor: Time War: Volume Four was a full cast audio anthology released on 16 September 2020 by Big Finish Productions. It was the fourth release in The Eighth Doctor: Time War audio series, which served as a prequel to The War Doctor audio series. It featured Paul McGann as the Eighth Doctor, Rakhee Thakrar as Bliss, Ken Bones as The General, Adèle Anderson as Major Tamasan, Julia McKenzie as The Twelve and Terry Molloy as Davros and introduced Chris Jarman as Rasmus.

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

The Eighth Doctor battles for survival in the Time War.

4.1 and 4.2 Palindrome by John Dorney

In an alternative universe, Davros lives in peace, until the Doctor and Bliss arrive, and the Daleks emerge in a new reality.

4.3 Dreadshade by Lisa McMullin

The Time Lords, including the General and the Twelve, adjust to life after the Time War, until the Doctor and Bliss return with a warning.

4.4 Restoration of the Daleks by Matt Fitton

The Dalek Time Strategist restores the Dalek armies to the universe, but wants to dispense with Davros.

Featured cast[[edit] | [edit source]]

Stories[[edit] | [edit source]]

# Title Author Director Featuring Released Pr. code
4.1 Palindrome John Dorney Helen Goldwyn Bliss, Davros, Daleks September 2020 BFPDWWAR08
4.2
4.3 Dreadshade Lisa McMullin Bliss, Eleventh General, the Twelve, Rasmus
4.4 Restoration of the Daleks Matt Fitton Bliss, Davros, Sixth Tamasan, Rasmus, Daleks, Alex

Notes[[edit] | [edit source]]

  • This anthology was originally due for release in July but was pushed back to September because of changes in the production schedule.[1]
  • This box set was recorded on 2-6 and 9 March 2020 at The Moat Studios.
  • The General makes his Big Finish debut. He was due to appear in the fifth series of The War Doctor audio series, but his appearance was delayed following John Hurt's death, therefore forcing volume five to be cancelled.[2]

Cover gallery[[edit] | [edit source]]

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

Footnotes[[edit] | [edit source]]