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|main character    = [[Bernice Summerfield]]
|main character    = [[Bernice Summerfield]]
|starring          = Peter Summerfield
|starring          = Peter Summerfield
|starring2        = Ruth Leonidas
|starring2        = Ruth
|starring3        = Jack McSpringheel
|starring3        = Jack (The Kraken's Lament)
|starring4        = Irving Braxiatel
|starring4        = Irving Braxiatel
|producer          = Scott Handcock
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|physical isbn    = ISBN 978-1-78178-101-2
'''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was the fourth boxset in the [[Big Finish Bernice Summerfield series]]. It contained the first [[Bernice Summerfield]] audio story written entirely by Gary Russell.
|digital isbn      = ISBN 978-1-78575-073-1
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'''''New Frontiers''''' was a full cast audio anthology released on [[30 April (releases)|30 April]] [[2013 (releases)|2013]] by [[Big Finish Productions]]. It was the fourth boxset release of the ''[[Bernice Summerfield (series)|Bernice Summerfield]]'' series. It featured [[Lisa Bowerman]] as [[Bernice Summerfield]], [[Thomas Grant]] as [[Peter Summerfield]], [[Ayesha Antoine]] as [[Ruth]], [[David Ames]] as [[Jack (The Kraken's Lament)|Jack]] and [[Miles Richardson]] as [[Irving Braxiatel]].


== Publisher's summary ==
== Publisher's summary ==
As the Advent season approaches, Bernice finds herself faced with the prospect of an old-fashioned family holiday, surrounded by her loved ones on a world they now call home... a time to forge new memories, together... and for a bitter enemy to claim what is rightfully hers.
As the Advent season approaches, Bernice finds herself faced with the prospect of an old-fashioned family holiday, surrounded by her loved ones on a world they now call home...a time to forge new memories, together...and for a bitter enemy to claim what is rightfully hers.


Life is never straightforward, however. The most haunted planet in the galaxy is requesting an archaeologist, and something very peculiar is happening at the last manned shipyard in the cosmos.
Life is never straightforward, however. The most haunted planet in the galaxy is requesting an archaeologist, and something very peculiar is happening at the last manned shipyard in the cosmos.


But ghostly planets and waterlogged zombies are the least of Bernice's worries. Because her friends have been hiding secrets – about who they are and where they've come from... and as Bernice will soon discover, the truth will out.
But ghostly planets and waterlogged zombies are the least of Bernice's worries. Because her friends have been hiding secrets – about who they are and where they've come from...and as Bernice will soon discover, the truth will out.
 
1. ''[[A Handful of Dust (audio story)|A Handful of Dust]]'' by [[Xanna Eve Chown]]
 
“S.O.S. Emergency. Please send...an archaeologist?”
 
On a routine postal mission for a deranged millionaire, [[Bernice Summerfield|Bernice]], [[Ruth]] and [[Jack (The Kraken's Lament)|Jack]] intercept a distress signal from the most haunted planet in the galaxy: [[Nemeqit (planet)|Nemeqit]].
 
Taking their newly-christened shuttle - The Irverfield - down to investigate, the trio soon find themselves confronted with a pair of childlike extra-terrestrials; [[Vonna Byzantium]], presenter of [[Paranormal Planets]] and part-time diva...and an awful lot of dust.
 
But something else is going on beneath the surface of Nemeqit, something none of them ever imagined. And this time, Bernice really can’t save everyone...
 
2. ''[[HMS Surprise (audio story)|HMS Surprise]]'' by [[Alexander Vlahos]]
 
[[Mortis Dock]]: the last manned shipyard in the cosmos. Population: 6002.
 
And now, not a soul in sight...at least, until Bernice, Peter and Jack are drawn off-course.
 
Where have all the workers disappeared to? Why is Jack behaving oddly? And what is the secret of the HMS Surprise?
 
Only a stranger in a lighthouse holds the key...but can he be trusted?
 
3. ''[[The Curse of Fenman (audio story)|The Curse of Fenman]]'' by [[Gary Russell]]
 
It’s Advent Day on [[Legion (planet)|Legion]]: a time that traditionally calls for celebration; a day spent with the people you love, when all the family come together, setting aside their differences...or when they bring old scores to settle.
 
An old foe has been biding her time, manipulating the people and events around Bernice Summerfield for as long as any of them can remember...She knows so many secrets - the secrets they’ve all been hiding - but not everybody wants to learn the truth.
 
Today is the day [[Avril Fenman]] comes to Legion. She comes to claim her son...and to set Bernice on her final, lonely battle. But will her friends stand by her, one last time?


== Stories ==
== Stories ==
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|''[[A Handful of Dust (audio story)|A Handful of Dust]]''
|''[[A Handful of Dust (audio story)|A Handful of Dust]]''
|[[Xanna Eve Chown]]
|[[Xanna Eve Chown]]
|rowspan=3|[[Gary Russell]] and [[Scott Handcock]]
|[[Gary Russell]]  
|[[Peter Summerfield|Peter]], [[Ruth Leonidas|Ruth]], [[Jack McSpringheel|Jack]]
|[[Peter Summerfield|Peter]], [[Ruth Leonidas|Ruth]], [[Jack (The Kraken's Lament)|Jack]]
|rowspan=3|[[30 April (releases)|30 April]] [[2013 (releases)|2013]]
|rowspan=3|[[30 April (releases)|30 April]] [[2013 (releases)|2013]]
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|''[[HMS Surprise (audio story)|HMS Surprise]]''
|''[[HMS Surprise (audio story)|HMS Surprise]]''
|[[Alexander Vlahos]]
|[[Alexander Vlahos]]
|[[Scott Handcock]]
|Peter, Jack
|Peter, Jack
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|3
|''[[The Curse of Fenman (audio story)|The Curse of Fenman]]''
|''[[The Curse of Fenman (audio story)|The Curse of Fenman]]''
|[[Gary Russell]]
|colspan=2|Gary Russell
|Peter, Ruth, Jack, [[Irving Braxiatel]]
|Peter, Ruth, Jack, [[Irving Braxiatel]]
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== External links ==
== External links ==
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{{bigfinish|releases/v/new-frontiers-765|New Frontiers}}


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New Frontiers was a full cast audio anthology released on 30 April 2013 by Big Finish Productions. It was the fourth boxset release of the Bernice Summerfield series. It featured Lisa Bowerman as Bernice Summerfield, Thomas Grant as Peter Summerfield, Ayesha Antoine as Ruth, David Ames as Jack and Miles Richardson as Irving Braxiatel.

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

As the Advent season approaches, Bernice finds herself faced with the prospect of an old-fashioned family holiday, surrounded by her loved ones on a world they now call home...a time to forge new memories, together...and for a bitter enemy to claim what is rightfully hers.

Life is never straightforward, however. The most haunted planet in the galaxy is requesting an archaeologist, and something very peculiar is happening at the last manned shipyard in the cosmos.

But ghostly planets and waterlogged zombies are the least of Bernice's worries. Because her friends have been hiding secrets – about who they are and where they've come from...and as Bernice will soon discover, the truth will out.

1. A Handful of Dust by Xanna Eve Chown

“S.O.S. Emergency. Please send...an archaeologist?”

On a routine postal mission for a deranged millionaire, Bernice, Ruth and Jack intercept a distress signal from the most haunted planet in the galaxy: Nemeqit.

Taking their newly-christened shuttle - The Irverfield - down to investigate, the trio soon find themselves confronted with a pair of childlike extra-terrestrials; Vonna Byzantium, presenter of Paranormal Planets and part-time diva...and an awful lot of dust.

But something else is going on beneath the surface of Nemeqit, something none of them ever imagined. And this time, Bernice really can’t save everyone...

2. HMS Surprise by Alexander Vlahos

Mortis Dock: the last manned shipyard in the cosmos. Population: 6002.

And now, not a soul in sight...at least, until Bernice, Peter and Jack are drawn off-course.

Where have all the workers disappeared to? Why is Jack behaving oddly? And what is the secret of the HMS Surprise?

Only a stranger in a lighthouse holds the key...but can he be trusted?

3. The Curse of Fenman by Gary Russell

It’s Advent Day on Legion: a time that traditionally calls for celebration; a day spent with the people you love, when all the family come together, setting aside their differences...or when they bring old scores to settle.

An old foe has been biding her time, manipulating the people and events around Bernice Summerfield for as long as any of them can remember...She knows so many secrets - the secrets they’ve all been hiding - but not everybody wants to learn the truth.

Today is the day Avril Fenman comes to Legion. She comes to claim her son...and to set Bernice on her final, lonely battle. But will her friends stand by her, one last time?

Stories[[edit] | [edit source]]

# Title Author Director Featuring Released Pr. code
1 A Handful of Dust Xanna Eve Chown Gary Russell Peter, Ruth, Jack 30 April 2013 BFPBSBOX004
2 HMS Surprise Alexander Vlahos Scott Handcock Peter, Jack
3 The Curse of Fenman Gary Russell Peter, Ruth, Jack, Irving Braxiatel

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