Big Finish License Extended to End of 2035

Audio drama specialists and master storytellers Big Finish announce that their license to produce Doctor Who stories has been extended to 2035.

At times, it feels like Big Finish has been and will be around forever. It’s a staple in our Doctor Who world of storytelling. Some of the best stories for our beloved classic Doctors have come from Big Finish. When things are going south on the TV show, Big Finish is always there.

This is one of those news reports that you type with a smile on your face. This announcement means guaranteed Doctor Who stories until the end of 2035. That’s at least nine(!) more years of fantastic Doctor Who adventures.

A few snippets from the announcement article over at Big Finish:

Big Finish has played a pivotal role in expanding the Doctor Who universe for more than 25 years, consistently delivering stories that honour the legacy of Doctor Who and bringing fans new adventures that are imaginative, bold and full of heart. This renewal reflects not only our confidence in Big Finish’s creativity and ambition, but also the strength of collaboration across our licensee community. We’re incredibly proud to continue this journey together and look forward to seeing and hearing where their creativity takes the Doctor next.

Jan Paterson, Director of Books and Audio at BBC Studios

This is wonderful news for everyone who’s made Big Finish part of their Doctor Who journey. Being licensed until the end of 2035 lets us plan further ahead than ever. And that means bigger stories, more ambitious series, and plenty of surprises… We can’t wait to share what’s coming.

Jason Haigh-Ellery, chairman of Big Finish Productions

We’ve been telling Doctor Who stories for over a quarter of a century now, and the joy is that it still feels like we’re only just getting started. One of my favourite aspects of Doctor Who is that it never runs out of space and time to explore. Eternity and the universe create a limitless canvas to work on!

Nicholas Briggs, executive producer and creative director at Big Finish

We’re thrilled with this announcement, and we look forward to listening (as fans) and reviewing many stories over the coming years.

Read the full announcement article at Big Finish and shop their full range of Doctor Who stories.

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