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The Chenka sisters become the focus of attention once more as Big Finish returns to Kaldor for the fifth set of The Robots.

Tension reaches new heights in the penultimate box set, due out in May 2022.

More familiar names join the cast as the series reaches its momentous endgame, including Sorkov (Jon Culshaw), a robotic reincarnation of Kiy Uvanov from the 1977 Doctor Who episode The Robots of Death. Bereaved robotics scientist Volar Crick (Anthony Howell) is also back, along with Graf Kirran (Sarah Lambie) the tough Chief Robots Officer.

Kaldor is going through a period of tumultuous change. Technology is changing at an advanced rate –the robots are evolving, artificial intelligence is adapting, and with these changes so politics is altering too. Dangerously.  Can Liv and Tula make a difference during the most turbulent time in the world’s history? 

The three stories in this box set are as follows:

The Enhancement by Aaron Douglas 

The Enhancement chips are the next stage of personal security for the citizens of Kaldor – and following her experiences with identity theft, no-one is keener to get involved with them than Tula.  Liv, however, has other concerns. The Sons of Kaldor have been suspiciously quiet. But is this something to be worried about? Or is the true threat much closer to home?

Machines Like Us by Phil Mulryne 

Kador Arris of the founding families used to work for the Company – but now he’s on the outside and demanding greater accountability.  His populist plans are gaining momentum – but also gaining him enemies. A terrifying conspiracy is underway – and only Liv and Tula are in a position to stop it.

Kaldor Nights by Tim Foley 

Kaldor Nights is the most popular reality TV series on the planet… and it now has two new people on set.  As danger approaches outside, Liv and Tula are there to ensure sure the show must go on. Because it’s just TV isn’t it? There can’t be anything sinister going on… can there?

Producer David Richardson said: “It’s been a while since we have visited the troubled world of Kaldor but we are pleased to be back.”

“I’ve really missed spending time with Liv and Tula Chenka and also with Nicola Walker and Claire Rushbrook who are two great friends and outstandingly talented professionals who, frankly, brighten every day you work with them.

“We’re heading towards the end of The Robots but I don’t want it to ever stop. The whole journey has been such a total joy.”

The Robots: Volume 5 is now available to pre-order exclusively from the Big Finish website.