BBC Studios renews partnership with Big Finish Productions for Doctor Who audio dramas

BBC Studios has renewed its deal with Big Finish Productions for Doctor Who audio dramas until the end of 2035.

Since its first Doctor Who release in 1999, Big Finish has produced thousands of hours of full-cast audio drama.

“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,” said Jan Paterson, Director of Books and Audio at BBC Studios.

“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.”

Jason Haigh-Ellery, Chairman of Big Finish Productions, added: “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.”

Nicholas Briggs, Executive Producer and Creative Director at Big Finish, said: “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!”

Confirmed titles for 2026 include The Third Doctor Adventures: The Imposters, The Fourth Doctor Adventures: The Ministry of Death, The First Doctor Adventures: Beware the City of Illusions, The Thirteenth Doctor Adventures: The Violet Hour, The Ninth Doctor Adventures: Pandemonium and The Sixth Doctor Adventures: Expulsion.