This month, in Vortex:

Sky The audio drama revival of the classic fantasy children's TV series, created by Bob Baker and Dave Martin, continues this summer. The three episodes in this box set were written by Gary Hopkins and produced and directed by Gary Russell. Sky: Into the Chaos will be released on download to own in June 2026.

Doctor Who - The War Doctor Rises Jonathon Carley is the War Doctor, with Siobhán Redmond as the Rani in the next box set in this series. Siobhán is returning to the role, having previously played the Rani for Big Finish ten years ago, in Doctor Who: The Rani Elite and Doctor Who: Planet of the Rani. In the midst of the Time War, can the Doctor work together with one of his oldest friends and deadliest foes to change the future of the universe? Doctor Who - The War Doctor Rises: Fear of the Light is released on CD and download to own in May 2026.

Doctor Who - The Thirteenth Doctor Adventures Jodie Whittaker is the Doctor, with Mandip Gill as Yasmin Khan in the next adventure in this series. Will they finally uncover the truth about the Tourist, a mysterious entity that has been following them? Writer and producer Noga Flaishon describes this story as 'the mid-season finale', an action-packed sci-fi story testing the bond between the Doctor and Yaz. Doctor Who - The Thirteenth Doctor Adventures: Aegis is released on CD and download to own in May 2026.

Doctor Who - The Eighth Doctor Adventures: Time War Uncharted Paul McGann is the Doctor, with Sonny McGann as his great-grandson Alex. Together, they continue their adventures in search of their lost friend Cass, played by Emma Campbell-Jones. Their quest leads to a series of surprising encounters, as they attempt to cross an unfamilar universe. This box set features the return of Hieronyma Friend, played this time by Daphne Ashbrook, a nod to the 30th Anniversary of the Doctor Who TV movie in which she played Dr Grace Holloway. Doctor Who - Time War Uncharted 3: Branches is released on CD and download to own in May 2026.

Rutans vs Sontarans Michael Troughton plays the Second Doctor, with Frazer Hines as Jamie McCrimmon and Wendy Padbury as Zoe. They are joined by Paul McGann as the Eighth Doctor in the second story of this new series, as the battle between the clones and the space jellyfish continues! Doctor Who - Rutans vs Sontarans: Rendition is released on CD and download to own in May 2026.

Torchwood The final story in this range stars Gareth David-Lloyd as Ianto Jones, and Timothy Bentinck as Tommy Pierce. Their friendship is put to the test as they prepare to face a Cyberman... Torchwood: Fare Well is released on CD and download to own in May 2026.

Plus: The Big Finish Book Club: revisit Doctor Who: The Secret History on download to own throughout April for only £2.99.

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