18 September 2019
Dot-to-dot with your favourite archaeologist!
Professor Bernice Summerfield falls into the land of dot-to-dot this October as Big Finish Productions releases its first colouring-in and dot-to-dot story book.
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Bernice Summerfield - Books & Audiobooks News
Young Bond Audio Dramas
11 February 2026
The teenage James Bond returns in a brand-new full-cast audio drama from Big Finish Productions – beginning in September 2026 with an adaptation of SilverFin by Charlie Higson.
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10 September 2019Benny is back in our universe!
Lisa Bowerman returns as Professor Bernice Summerfield with the Unbound Doctor played by David Warner – a Time Lord you could bring home to meet your universe. Read More -
14 June 2019Bernice returns…
Bernice Summerfield returns with four new adventures from four new authors this September in an audio boxset from Big Finish starring Lisa Bowerman and David Warner. Read More -
6 April 2019Benny at Big Finish
Professor Bernice Surprise Summerfield, known as Benny, has been a mainstay at Big Finish ever since the company’s inception. The first ever Big Finish release was the Benny story, Oh No It Isn’t! starring Lisa Bowerman as the time-travelling archeologist. But just who is Benny? And where should you start if you want to experience her story? Read More -
3 April 2019Benny and the Gods of the Underworld
Continuing our excavation into the Benny archive with the release of classic Bernice Summerfield books in audiobook format, the second of our Bernice Summerfield audiobooks is out now.Read More -
6 March 2019Benny returns on audiobook
The first five chapters in the Big Finish history of Bernice Summerfield are being revisited with the release of five new audiobook adaptations. The first of these releases, Professor Bernice Summerfield and the Doomsday Manuscript, is out today.Read More -
1 February 2019Happy Birthday Lisa Bowerman!
Many Happy Returns to Lisa Bowerman - a long standing performer and director at Big Finish, best known for her portrayal of Professor Bernice Summerfield. We're celebrating with some special offers on selected Big Finish releases.Read More -
28 January 2019Benny audiobooks
Starting this year some of our classic Bernice Summerfield books are being released on audio. Five new audiobooks narrated by Lisa Bowerman and produced by Xanna Eve Chown will be released in 2019-2020.Read More -
23 December 2018The Big Finish Roundup
This week had a new short trip, short stories with Bernice Summerfield, four stories for the Survivors (and the future of the series), plus we're already looking ahead with our first boxset announced out in 2020! Don't miss out on any of the news in the Big Finish roundup. Read More -
19 December 2018Bernice Summerfield - In Time
Eight new short stories from the varied and adventurous timeline of Bernice Summerfield are available now in Bernice Summerfield - In Time. Will Benny still be digging for artefacts at 80? You bet she will!Read More -
17 November 2018Bernice Summerfield - In Time
As part of our continued celebrations of 20 years of Bernice Summerfield, it's almost time for the release of a new short story collection of tales featuring the well-loved archaeologist. In Time will be available in December but we can reveal more about this journey into Benny's timeline today...Read More -
25 September 2018Benny is back in six new adventures
Time travel! Earth invaded! A wedding! Drahvins! The Valeyard! Archaeology! It's the perfect celebration for 20 years of Bernice Summerfield with this latest double bill of box sets starring Lisa Bowerman and Emily Laing as Professor Bernice Surprise Summerfield.Read More -
7 September 2018Bernice Summerfield special offers
Join us in celebrating 20 years of Bernice Summerfield audio adventures with up to 50% off (in some cases even more!) all stories featuring one of our favourite time-travelling archaeologists - from Big Finish's first ever release in 1999, all the way to exploring the universe Unbound...Read More -
27 July 2018Bernice Summerfield - 20 years!
The covers have been released for more adventures featuring our favourite time-travelling archaeologist, Professor Bernice Surprise Summerfield. Here's how we're celebrating 20 years of Benny this autumn.Read More -
25 June 2018Oh No It Isn't! 20 years on†¦
Today marks the 20th anniversary of the first recording session of a Big Finish audio - EVER! In 1998, 20 years ago, we recorded our first release, Oh No It Isn't! And now we have some great news about the future of the first lady of Big Finish, Bernice Summerfield†¦ Read More -
19 May 2018Bernice Summerfield: In Time
We have a new writer! An entry has been chosen in the Big Finish writer's opportunity run with The Time Ladies. Read on to find out who was selected to write a story for Bernice Summerfield in the latest short story collection, In Time.Read More -
8 April 2018The Big Finish Roundup
The first of our Big Finish Originals, exciting new information about the Time War and an opportunity to write for Big Finish? Don't miss out on any of the news in this week's Big Finish roundup.Read More -
4 April 2018Bernice Summerfield collection and writer's opportunity
A brand new collection of Bernice Summerfield short stories is coming out this December, entitled Bernice Summerfield: In Time. And we're delighted to announce an opportunity to write a Benny story for inclusion in it.Read More -
19 March 2018More Benny Short Stories on audio!
More Bernice Summerfield Short Stories are coming out on audio. Big Finish has been through the written Benny archive and unearthed hidden treasures by Steven Moffat and Paul Cornell, amongst others. Plus, more details on Bernice Summerfield: The Story So Far...Read More -
19 February 2018Benny is 20
Bernice Summerfield celebrates her 20th anniversary with not one but two box sets out for release this September. Bernice Summerfield: †˜The Story So Far' will explore all the chapters in the colourful life of Bernice Summerfield with the return of some familiar faces. ..Read More -
4 February 2018The Big Finish Roundup
What a week! With an exciting new release and looking forward to the future, make sure you have the lowdown with the Big Finish roundup.Read More -
1 February 2018Happy Birthday Lisa Bowerman!
The First Lady of Big Finish celebrates her birthday today - and we have some special offer presents in her honour. A regular director and performer for Big Finish, you couldn't spell Big Finish without Bernice Summerfield (it may seem impossible, but Benny would find a way!). Read More -
27 October 2017Spooky Special Offers
To celebrate the Halloween weekend, we have special offers and a chance to explore some terrifying tales from the beginning, as well as AMAZING prices on some Big Finish books.Read More -
24 September 2017The Big Finish weekly roundup
It's been a busy Big Finish week with many exciting new releases from some of our favourite ranges. Here's the week's news in the Big Finish roundup. Read More
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