Thasmin reunited! Jodie Whittaker and Mandip Gill return for twelve new Doctor Who episodes from Big Finish
Jodie Whittaker is coming back! And she’s bringing Mandip Gill with her! Big Finish Productions, in partnership with BBC Studios, have announced the duo’s return as the Doctor and her companion Yaz. They’ll be starring in Big Finish’s first full cast Thirteenth Doctor series – The Thirteenth Doctor Adventures.
Jodie Whittaker made TV history in 2017 as the first female incarnation of the beloved Time Lord in Doctor Who. Now she’s back in a brand-new series of twelve, hour-long, full-cast audio adventures in time and space. By her side in the TARDIS, as ever, will be her best friend Yaz, once again played by Mandip Gill. The first of the twelve episodes will be available from July 2025. Moreover, it appears that each episode will be its own individual release, rather than arranged into box sets. The team have yet to confirm the setting for these new stories. However, it seems almost certain they’ll take place between Graham and Ryan’s departure in Revolution of the Daleks and Dan’s arrival in Flux.
“One thing’s for sure, it’s going to be brilliant.”
Jodie Whittaker discussed being back in the TARDIS, saying, “I’m over the moon to be joining Big Finish for more adventures in the TARDIS. Recording the Thirteenth Doctor and Yaz is a really lovely thing to revisit. One of the things Mandip and I used to love on Doctor Who was getting in, doing a new episode and meeting a brand-new cast. I just can’t wait to step back into the boots, pull on the coat and get cracking. One thing’s for sure, it’s going to be brilliant.”
Mandip Gill, meanwhile, is enthusiastic for the chance to explore Yaz further. “Doctor Who has been a huge part of my career and personal life,” she points out, “and I am looking forward to seeing how I can further enrich my character through this exhilarating series. To be able to work with Jodie again is a dream come true, we have such a special friendship, I’m sure the recordings will be filled with laughter.”
New series featuring Jo Martin’s Doctor and Sacha Dhawan’s Master are also coming soon
Big Finish’s Chairman, Jason Haigh-Ellery, explained how 2025 is shaping up to a very special year for Thirteenth Doctor fans. “This year Big Finish is celebrating its 25th anniversary of producing full-cast Doctor Who audio drama,” he explains, “so, when we were granted the licence to create new stories set during the Thirteenth Doctor’s era, we immediately set to work.
“I am delighted that the inimitable Jodie and Mandip have decided to return to their roles with us and I’m excited to welcome them to Big Finish. Alongside our two other forthcoming series for the Fugitive Doctor (played by Jo Martin) and the Master (played by Sacha Dhawan), 2025 has never looked brighter for the Thirteenth Doctor and her fam.”
Meanwhile, Big Finish’s Creative Director, Nicholas Briggs remembers his first meeting with Whittaker and Gill. “Jodie and Mandip were so welcoming to me when I worked on set with them in the TV show,” says Briggs, who also voiced the Daleks and other monsters for the show, “so I’m looking forward to repaying the compliment. They’re lovely people and they’re full of enthusiasm for this project.”
The Thirteenth Doctor’s new adventures being in July!
Big Finish listeners can now pre-order The Thirteenth Doctor Adventures, starting at just £11.99 (per story on collector’s edition CD). Each purchase includes a digital download, but you can buy as download only for £9.99. Both pre-order options are available exclusively from www.bigfinish.com.
A complete series multibuy bundle of all twelve releases is also available to pre-order at the specially discounted price of £126 (on collector’s edition CD + download) or £102 (download only), again exclusively from the Big Finish website.
All the above prices include the special pre-order discount and are subject to change after general release.
