Doctor Who - The War Doctor

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Doctor Who: The War Doctor: 10. Pretty Lies

The War Doctor

10. Pretty Lies

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The War Doctor and Cardinal Ollistra discover destruction follows them everywhere.

The War Doctor and Cardinal Ollistra discover destruction follows them everywhere. Can a war reporter help? Stars John Hurt.

Trapped and desperate, light years from their armies at the heart of the Time War, the War Doctor and Cardinal Ollistra discover that wherever they go, destruction follows. 

A war reporter named Schandel may provide the key to their escape, but it is often said that the first casualty of war is the truth. 

When the choice between grim reality and a hero’s story means life or death, will the Doctor allow Schandel to print the legend?  

John Hurt stars as The War Doctor.

Written by Guy Adams.

The War Doctor .... John Hurt
Cardinal Ollistra .... Jacqueline Pearce
Schandel …. Joseph Kloska
The Editor/Old Man …. Mark Elstob
Sera Marvelle/Spokesperson …. Julia Hills.
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.

Doctor Who: The War Doctor

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John Hurt plays the Time Lord battling his nemesis, the Daleks, in the Time War.

John Hurt plays the Time Lord battling his nemesis, the Daleks, in the Time War. He must also be wary of the machinations of the Gallifreyan High Council, led by Cardinal Ollistra.

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