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The War Doctor

11. The Lady of Obsidian - Part 1/2

Duration: 36 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

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The Time Lord enlists the help of a fearless former companion to help fight the Daleks.

The War Doctor finds himself on a smugglers’ spacecraft in his search for The Lady of Obsidian - a fearsome leader of a band of rebels renowned for taking on the Daleks.

He soon realises that they have met before…

John Hurt stars as the War Doctor.

Two-part episode written by Andrew Smith.

The War Doctor .... John Hurt
Cardinal Ollistra .... Jacqueline Pearce
The Lady of Obsidian/Leela …. Louise Jameson
Rosata Laxter/Grend High Minister …. Lizzie Roper
Skaul/Freel …. Chris Porter
Dalek Time Strategist/The Daleks .... Nicholas Briggs

Other parts played by members of the cast.

Original music written by Howard Carter.

Director: Nicholas Briggs

A Big Finish production. Show less

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