Audiobooks narrated by William Russell

Doctor Who: The Edge of Destruction: 1st Doctor TV Soundtrack

"Carole Ann Ford narrates the complete TV soundtrack of this eerie adventure set entirely on board the TARDIS. “We are at the very beginning…” Escaping from their previous adventure on Skaro, the Doctor, Susan, Ian Chesterton (William Russell) and Barbara Wright (Jacqueline Hill) are inside the TARDIS when it appears to be taken over by an outside force. Bewildered and confused, the travellers become suspicious of each other’s motives, and tensions within the Ship begin to rise. The TARDIS appears to be trying to tell them something, yet the Doctor has very little idea of how to stop it hurtling backwards in Time, towards destruction… Carole Ann Ford, who played Susan in the BBC TV series, narrates the visual action, and in a bonus interview she recalls making the TV episodes, which were written by David Whitaker and first broadcast in February 1964. 'The tight, two-episode story works brilliantly as an audio experience. It is augmented by linking narration from Carole Ann Ford, who ensures that listeners new to the story know exactly what’s happening ... This is a whole new way of relishing the creepy, unsettling weirdness of ‘Doctor Who – The Edge of Destruction’.' - Entertainment Focus ? & © 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd Audio edition written and produced by David Darlington TV soundtrack digitally remastered by Mark Ayres Executive Producer: Michael Stevens"

David Whitaker (Author), Carole Ann Ford, Jacqueline Hill, William Hartnell, William Russell (Narrator)

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Doctor Who: The Space Travel Collection: 1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th Doctor Novelisations

"Five classic novelisations of TV stories involving space travel and adventure. In The Edge of Destruction the TARDIS stalls in space with the Doctor and friends trapped inside. In The Space Pirates the travellers are embroiled in the schemes of interplanetary raiders. In The Ark In Space the TARDIS arrives on a fully-automated space station and meet the Wirrn... In The Invasion of Time the Doctor returns to Gallifrey and encounters old friends and enemies. In Four To Doomsday the TARDIS crew meet Monarch, whose mission to Earth has a sinister purpose. William Russell, Terry Molloy, Jon Culshaw, John Leeson and Matthew Waterhouse read these classic tales, first published as Target Books in the 1970s and 1980s. (P) 2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd © 2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Nigel Robinson, Terrance Dicks (Author), John Leeson, Jon Culshaw, Matthew Waterhouse, Terry Molloy, William Russell (Narrator)

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Doctor Who: The TV Episodes Collection: 1st Doctor TV Soundtracks

"Six classic Doctor Who TV soundtrack adventures starring William Hartnell as the First Doctor. In 'The Sensorites' the Doctor and his friends visit an alien society with dark secrets. In 'The Romans' Ian and Barbara are sold into slavery in First Century Rome, and the Doctor encounters Nero! In 'The Space Museum' the travellers must work to avert a terrible potential future for themselves. In 'The Ark' the Doctor, Steven and Dodo encounter the last humans to flee Earth with their alien servants, the Monoids. In 'The Gunfighters' the TARDIS crewmembers try to avoid getting caught in crossfire at the OK Corral. In 'The War Machines' the TARDIS lands in London, 1966, to find the brand new Post Office Tower being controlled by sinister supercomputer. Each story has additional linking narration, and there are bonus interviews with William Russell, Maureen O'Brien, Peter Purves and Anneke Wills."

Dennis Spooner, Donald Tosh, Glyn Jones, Ian Stuart Black, Paul Erickson, Peter R. Newman (Author), Anneke Wills, Maureen O'brien, Peter Purves, William Hartnell, William Russell (Narrator)

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Doctor Who: The Web Planet: 1st Doctor TV soundtrack

"This narrated TV soundtrack stars William Hartnell as the Doctor in one of his most weird and wonderful adventures. 'We seem to be caught! Trapped, somehow...' In this vintage six-part serial, first shown on BBC TV in February and March 1965, a strange magnetic force pulls the TARDIS down to the craterous surface of Vortis. The Doctor and his friends learn that the planet has been invaded, and the parasitic Animus is slowly enveloping it in a web-like domain. The giant ant-like Zarbi are under its control, whilst the butterfly-like Menoptra are battling to reclaim their planet. Narrated by Maureen O'Brien, this full-cast soundtrack evokes a classic Doctor Who adventure in all its aural magnificence. The alien ambience of Vortis, the insistent chirruping of the Zarbi, and the supernatural voice of the Animus are all accompanied by the eerie sonics of Ron Grainer & Delia Derbyshire's theme tune. Written by Bill Strutton, this was the Doctor's most exotic and lavish adventure yet. Running time: 2 hours 40 minutes (P) 2020 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd © 2020 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd Cover art by Oink Creative Narrated soundtrack produced by David Darlington Project editor: Michael Stevens"

Bill Strutton (Author), Jacqueline Hill, Maureen O'brien, William Hartnell, William Russell (Narrator)

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Doctor Who: The Dalek Collection: 1st, 3rd, 4th Doctor Novelisations

"Five thrilling adventures featuring the Doctor and his arch-enemies the Daleks! In Doctor Who and the Dalek Invasion of Earth the TARDIS lands in the 21st Century to find a ravaged London at the mercy of familiar foes. In Doctor Who: Daleks - Mission to the Unknown and Doctor Who: Daleks - The Mutation of Time conquest of the Universe seems assured for Mavic Chen and his allies, the Daleks. In Doctor Who: Death to the Daleks the Doctor and Sarah are drawn to the planet Exillon, shortly before the Daleks arrive. In Doctor Who and the Genesis of the Daleks, the Time Lords send the Doctor, Sarah and Harry on a dangerous mission to avert the creation of the Daleks once and for all. Read by William Russell, Peter Purves, Jean Marsh and Jon Culshaw, with Dalek voices supplied by Nicholas Briggs, these classic Target Books novelisations are written by Terrance Dicks and John Peel. (P) 2020 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd © 2020 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Terrance Dicks (Author), Jean Marsh, Jon Culshaw, Nicholas Briggs, Peter Purves, William Russell (Narrator)

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Doctor Who: The Lost TV Episodes Collection One 1964-1965: Narrated full-cast TV soundtracks

"Five thrilling soundtrack adventures from the early days of Doctor Who, featuring serials lost from the TV archive. The pictures may be lost, but each of these stories survives as a soundtrack recording. Remastered, and with additional linking narration, they can be enjoyed once more. In Marco Polo, the famous Venetian explorer plans to give the TARDIS to Kublai Khan - unless the Doctor and his companions can stop him. In The Reign of Terror, the Doctor, Ian, Barbara and Susan are caught up in the bloody events of the French Revolution. In The Crusade, the TARDIS materialises in the middle of a 12th Century holy war between Richard the Lionheart and the Saracen Saladin. In Galaxy 4, the Doctor, Steven and Vicki meet the Drahvins and the Rills on a planet just one day away from destruction. In The Myth Makers, the Doctor is hailed as the Greek god Zeus and forced to help defeat the Trojans. He forms the idea of a wooden horse… Special linking narration is provided by William Russell, Carole Ann Ford and Peter Purves, who also recall their time making the original episodes in a series of bonus interviews. (P) & © 2018 BBC Worldwide Ltd t/as BBC Studios For cast and credits see accompanying PDF booklet available on purchase."

David Whitaker, Dennis Spooner, Donald Cotton, John Lucarotti, William Emms (Author), Carole Ann Ford, Full Cast, Peter Purves, William Hartnell, William Russell (Narrator)

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The Second Alien Worlds Collection: Five classic novelisations of exciting TV adventures set on distant planets!

"Five classic novelisations of exciting TV adventures set on distant planets! In The Sensorites, the First Doctor is forced into an uneasy alliance with a race of telepathic creatures from the Sense-Sphere. In Doctor Who and the Space War, the Third Doctor finds that a full-scale war between Earth and the planet Draconia seems inevitable. In Doctor Who and the Planet of the Daleks, the Third Doctor and Jo discover a vast army of Daleks waiting to mobilise and conquer on the planet Spiridon. In Doctor Who and the Ribos Operation, the Fourth Doctor, Romana and K9 embark on a quest for the first missing segment of the Key to Time, and in The Androids of Tara they become entangled in the politics of a planet on which androids are a vital commodity. Read by William Russell, Geoffrey Beevers, Mark Gatiss and John Leeson. Each purchase is accompanied by a PDF booklet featuring full cast and credits, chapter-by-chapter navigation, and sleeve notes for each book by David J. Howe. “…this always excellent range continues to delight in its pursuit of committing the entire Target Books library to audio.” Doctor Who Magazine Sound design by Simon Power TARDIS sound effect by Brian Hodgson Executive producer: Michael Stevens Cover illustration by Chris Achilleos (p) BBC Worldwide 2018 © BBC Worldwide 2018 BBC logo © BBC 1996 Doctor Who logo © BBC 2018 A stereo recording MCPS"

David Fisher, Malcolm Hulke, Nigel Robinson, Terrance Dicks (Author), Geoffrey Beevers, John Leeson, Mark Gatiss, William Russell (Narrator)

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Doctor Who: The History Collection: Five classic novelisations of TV adventures set in Earth’s history

"Five classic novelisations of TV adventures set in Earth’s history. In Doctor Who: The Aztecs the First Doctor, Ian, Barbara and Susan materialise in Mexico during the bloodthirsty Aztec civilisation. In Doctor Who and the Crusaders the First Doctor and his friends are embroiled in the 12th Century conflict between Richard the Lionheart and the Sultan Saladin. In Doctor Who: The Myth Makers the First Doctor, Steven and Vicki arrive on the plains of Ursa Minor, in the middle of the Greek and Trojan battlefields. In Doctor Who and the Masque of Mandragora, the Fourth Doctor and Sarah fight swords, sorcery and an alien influence in 15th Century Italy. In Doctor Who and the Visitation, the Fifth Doctor, Adric, Tegan and Nyssa materialise in 17th Century London and find themselves playing a key role in gruesome historical events… Read by William Russell, Stephen Thorne, Tim Pigott-Smith and Matthew Waterhouse. Duration: 23 hours approx. Each purchase is accompanied by a PDF booklet featuring full cast and credits, chapter-by-chapter navigation, and sleeve notes for each book by David J. Howe. “This range of classic Target audiobooks continues to go from strength to strength…” Doctor Who Magazine Sound design by Simon Power TARDIS sound effect by Brian Hodgson Executive producer: Michael Stevens Cover illustration by Andrew Skilleter (P) BBC Worldwide 2018 © BBC Worldwide 2018 BBC logo © BBC 1996 Doctor Who logo © BBC 2014 A stereo recording MCPS Digital Edition Chapter Listing Doctor Who: The Aztecs Files 1-15 Doctor Who and the Crusaders Files 16-25 Doctor Who: The Myth Makers Files 26-53 Doctor Who and the Masque of Mandragora Files 54-65 Doctor Who and the Visitation Files 66-76"

David Whitaker, Donald Cotton, Eric Saward, John Lucarotti, Philip Hinchcliffe (Author), Full Cast, Matthew Waterhouse, Stephen Thorne, Tim Pigott-Smith, William Russell (Narrator)

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Doctor Who: The Alien Worlds Collection: Five classic novelisations of TV adventures on alien planets!

"Five classic novelisations of TV adventures on alien planets! In Doctor Who and the Zarbi, the First Doctor and his companions Ian, Barbara and Vicki are trapped on the remote planet Vortis. In Doctor Who and the Curse of Peladon, the Third Doctor and Jo are mistaken for delegates of the Galactic Federation on a primitive and superstitious world. In Doctor Who and the Brain of Morbius, the Fourth Doctor and Sarah find the living remains of a renegade Time Lord and his maniacal saviour. In Doctor Who and the Leisure Hive, the Fourth Doctor and Romana find subterfuge and corruption lurking beneath the surface of the pleasure planet Argolis. In Doctor Who: The Greatest Show in the Galaxy, the Seventh Doctor and Ace fight for their lives on Segonax, home of the Psychic Circus. Read by William Russell, David Troughton, Tom Baker, Lalla Ward and Sophie Aldred. Each purchase is accompanied by a PDF booklet featuring full cast and credits, chapter-by-chapter navigation, and sleeve notes for each book by David J. Howe. “This range of classic Target audiobooks continues to go from strength to strength…” Doctor Who Magazine Sound design by Simon Power TARDIS sound effect by Brian Hodgson Executive producer: Michael Stevens Cover illustration by Alister Pearson (p) BBC Worldwide 2018 © BBC Worldwide 2018 BBC logo © BBC 1996 Doctor Who logo © BBC 2014 A stereo recording MCPS Digital Edition Chapter Listing Doctor Who and the Zarbi Files 001-007 Doctor Who and the Curse of Peladon Files 008-018 Doctor Who and the Brain of Morbius Files 019-030 Doctor Who and the Leisure Hive Files 031-039 Doctor Who: The Greatest Show in the Galaxy Files 040-053"

Bill Strutton, Brian Hayles, David Fisher, Stephen Wyatt, Terrance Dicks (Author), David Troughton, Lalla Ward, Sophie Aldred, Tom Baker, William Russell (Narrator)

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Doctor Who - The Early Adventures - The Doctor's Tale

Marc Platt (Author), Maureen O'Brien, William Russell (Narrator)

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Doctor Who - The Early Adventures - Domain of the Voord

Andrew Smith (Author), Carole Ann Ford, William Russell (Narrator)

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Doctor Who And The Daleks

"The mysterious Doctor and his granddaughter Susan are joined by unwilling adventurers Ian Chesterton and Barbara Wright in an epic struggle for survival on an alien planet. In a vast metal city they discover the survivors of a terrible nuclear war - the Daleks. Held captive in the deepest levels of the city, can the Doctor and his new companions stop the Daleks' plan to totally exterminate their mortal enemies, the peace-loving Thals? More importantly, even if they can escape from the Daleks, will Ian and Barbara ever see their home planet Earth again? This novelization is based on the second Doctor Who story which was originally broadcast from 21 December 1963-1 February 1964. It features the First Doctor as played by William Hartnell, and his companions Susan, Ian and Barbara. William Russell, who played Ian in the original TV serial on which this book is based, reads David Whitaker's complete and unabridged novelisation, first published by Target Books in 1973. 'They’re well-written books-adventure stories, of course, but with some thought… the creation of the character of the Doctor had a touch of genius about it.’ - Westminster Press."

David Whitaker (Author), William Russell (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by William Russell

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