Doctor Who and the Invasion from Space: First Doctor story Audiobook (Free)

Peter Purves reads two vintage stories, initial published in the 1960s, featuring the First Doctor.

‘Purves does a great job not just creating this off-kilter version of Hartnell’s Doctor but also those around him with this story.’ scifibulletin.com

First published as an illustrated reserve in the 1960s and today a collector’s item, Doctor Who and the Invasion from Space sees the Doctor land in the futuristic world of THE MAIN ONE. Combined with the Mortimer family members, whom he rescued from the fantastic Fire of London, about Doctor Who and the Invasion from Space: First Doctor story he discovers himself recruited to business lead a galactic invasion from Andromeda – using the TARDIS instrumental in the plan!

In 10 Fathom Pirates, a story from The Doctor Who Annual 1967, the physician encounters underwater raiders on a distant planet. Pressured to accompany them on the mission to find parts for the TARDIS, he must use all his wits and ingenuity if he is ever to escape their company.

Peter Purves, who also played the Initial Doctor’s friend Steven Taylor in the BBC Television series, reads two stories brimming with the appeal and naivety of a bygone age.

World Vendors’ Doctor Who also Annuals were originally published from 1965 to 1986, a highlight of the year for followers of the programme, featuring text tales and comic pieces based on it series.

Stories taken from Doctor Who all and the Invasion from Space and The Doctor Who have Annual 1967, first published in 1966 by Globe Distributors Ltd. Text © BBC 1966

Readings produced by Neil Gardner

Sound style by David Darlington

TARDIS sound impact composed by Brian Hodgson

Executive Producer: Michael Stevens

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Text © BBC 1966

Cover images © BBC Studios 2018

Cover style by Minty Design