Series:

The Diary of River Song

4 primary works

Book 5

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Much anticipated by fans of Doctor Who both old and new, Big Finish are delighted to welcome Alex Kingston back again to reprise her River Song character first seen in 2008 on TV. The Doctor isn’t the only Time Lord River runs into on her travels up and down the timeline.The Master, in all of his - or her - guises, also has a chequered history with Professor Song. And
whenever they meet, it’s a close call as to who comes out on top...It’s something River must get used to: there are three people in her marriage –at the very least! This series contains four stories; The Bekdel Test by Jonathan Morris. Back at the start of her imprisonment, Dr Song becomes a guinea pig for an innovative new security system. But it’s her fellow prisoners she needs to be most wary of. Because it’s early days for Missy, too. The Doctor is dead, and she is outraged that somebody else killed him first...Animal Instinct by Roy Gill. On a world where vicious beasts stalk ancient ruins, Professor Song teaches a student the finer points of archaeology. But then she meets an incarnation of the Master who is desperate to survive.
And if they are going to escape this place alive, they all must work together. The Lifeboat and the Deathboat byEddie Robson.
Stranded in the Vortex, a father and daughter do their best to survive, living on salvage in a ramshackle vessel. Elsewhere, an obsessive ship’s captain hunts down a vengeful monster, whatever the cost. And River is caught between them, uncovering an old enemy in the most unexpected new guise. Concealed Weapon by Scott Handcock. A deep space exploration mission nears its end – when suddenly, the crew start to die. River must try to protect her colleagues and work out what else is on board their ship. Something is stalking them, and the deadliest Master of all has his own plans for River Song. CAST: Alex Kingston (River Song), Geoffrey Beevers (The Master), Eric Roberts (The Master), Derek Jacobi (The Master), Michelle Gomez (Missy).
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Book 7

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River Song finds many amusements away from the Doctor. Not least of them is solving impossible mysteries, cracking insoluble crimes. Sometimes she’s Melody, sometimes she’s River, but she’ll always unravel the case. Episodes: 7.1 Colony of Strangers by James Goss. On the bleak Nordic colony of Bondar, bodies are washing up on the beach. The Mayor and the police are mystified. But then a prime suspect turns up. A suspect who might be their best hope of solving the case. 7.2 Abbey of Heretics by Lizbeth Myles. Outside the walls of a remote 12th Century Abbey, England is at war. Inside, a strange sickness runs rife, and there are rumours of a devil in the woods. Death stalks the novices. When Sister Melody arrives in search of a book, she may be their only salvation. 7.3 Barrister to the Stars by James Kettle. River stands accused of murder. Her one hope is being allowed to choose the legal system under which she’ll be tried. Enter Roger Hodgkiss: curmudgeonly barrister, plucked from a 20th Century English courtroom. He may be out of his depth, but he’ll always stand up for the underdog. 7.4 Carnival of Angels by Roy Gill. New York. 1930s. Melody Malone is new in town and her detective agency is called on to solve an impossible murder. River’s investigations lead her to a curious carnival ride, offering trips to either Heaven or Hell. But with Angels in waiting, Heaven may not be the best choice… CAST: Alex Kingston (River Song), Timothy Blore (Luke Sullieman), Charles Armstrong (Karl), Annette Badland (Judge/Computer), Aurora Burghart (Sister Patrick), Annabelle Dowler (Integer/Contingent), Daniel Easton (Dean Cray), Jaye Griffiths (Sister Ursula), Clive Hayward (Emperor of Eternal Abundance/Duke of Ferrox/Last of the Unnatural Children/Marty Stone), Paul Heath (Thomas/System), Janet Henfrey (Sister Magdalene), Glen McCready (Robosurgeon/Creature/Tors/Tab Kowalski), Wanda Opalinska (Gudrun/Espen), David Rintoul (Hodgkiss), Issy Van Randwyck (Miss Quirke), Robert Whitelock (Stark/Professor). Other parts played by members of the cast.

Book 8

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It's River and robots! Professor River Song is an expert in many things, but her tech skills are tested in these encounters with robotic friends and foes. Over the course of four episodes River will battle Mechonoids on an ice world, meet K9 in a
'forever home', and help a treasured android friend discover her destiny in the stars. Episodes: 8.1 Slight Glimpses of Tomorrow by James Goss. River feels responsible for synthetic person Rachel, left alone on a dying world. So she shows
her the history of another, and teaches her the responsibilities of time travel. But can an android understand what it takes for a civilisation to evolve? 8.2 A Brave New World by Tracy Ann Baines. Rachel has made a choice and joins a new society at the start of its journey. But she has not bargained for the worst instincts of humanity. After leaving her ward behind, can River make it back in time to save her? 8.3 A Forever Home by Alfie Shaw. River finds herself caged and feeling under the weather. Luckily, her new owners are on hand to take care of her in her ‘forever home’.But which of River’s keepers can she trust? Is robot cat FE- all she seems? And is K9 still a girl’s best friend? 8.4 Queen of the Mechonoids by Jonathan Morris. Space Security agents Anya Kingdom and Mark Seven answer a distress call – and find River Song, ruling a city of Mechonoids.
But another shock awaits beneath this planet’s icy surface. The Mechonoids have been upgraded and are about to be unleashed upon the galaxy. CAST: Alex Kingston (River Song), John Leeson (K9/Simmons), Laura Aikman (Linos/Shuttle
AI), Sam Benjamin (Bryson/Council Leader), Nicholas Briggs (The Mechonoids), Stewart Clarke (Darion/Prince Rapu), Stephen Critchlow (Dubontis/Bandolian), Derek Griffiths (Annam Henric), Salome Haertel (Rachel), Clive Hayward (Balthazar Drix), Isabella Inchbald (Armis/Cassie/Alstra), Joe Sims (Mark Seven), Jane Slavin (Anya Kingdom), Homer Todiwala
(Aaron/Demon), Tracy Wiles (FE-LINE/Maria/Patricia). Other parts played by members of the cast.

Book 9

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UNIT - the secret organisation established to deal with the odd and unexplained on Earth and
beyond.
The redoubtable Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart leads the troops, and for scientific guidance
relies on two brilliant advisors: Cambridge genius Dr Elizabeth Shaw, and UNIT's newest recruit
- that mysterious traveller in time and space known as... River Song.
Episodes:
9.1 The Blood Woods by Lizbeth Myles.
With the Doctor indisposed, Liz is a little put out to find that the Brigadier has brought in
another scientific advisor to take his place.
But when Liz and River investigate otherworldly goings-on in an English village, they soon find
themselves relying on each other to survive.
9.2 Terror of the Suburbs by James Kettle.
Liz has moved house. It seems she's found a suburban utopia - until River Song arrives.
There is more to Fetter Bailey than manicured lawns and endless soirees. Dangerous creatures
prowl the hedgerows, and something lurks in the freezers...
9.3 Never Alone by Helen Goldwyn.
River believes Intertraxia is ahead of its time, but it's already shipping innovations in
entertainment and computing around the world.
When a dead man is found with alien technology implants, UNIT investigates. Liz and River are
about to discover that those connected to the network are never alone...
9.4 Rivers of Light by Lisa McMullin.
In a Yorkshire mining town, strange temporal distortions and rivers of light crossing forests are
enough to get the Brigadier's attention, and UNIT is mobilised.
But the Doctor is back, and he wants to know who's been messing around in his laboratory.
River's reasons for being on Earth are about to be revealed.....CAST: Alex Kingston (River Song), Jon Culshaw (Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart), Daisy Ashford
(Dr Liz Shaw), Tim Treloar (The Doctor). Further cast details to be announced.