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Before starring in her own audio series next year, Anjli Mohindra (Bodyguard, The Lazarus Project, The Sarah Jane Adventures) joins the Fourth Doctor as an ambitious reporter… but it’s not Rani Chandra.

In the brand-new box set of two four-part stories, New Frontiers, Tom Baker stars as the Fourth Doctor — first encountering the Ice Warriors in the previously-announced Ice Heist! — alongside Louise Jameson as Leela and Nerys Hughes as the new companion Margaret Hopwood.

Then, joining the cast in the second story, Antillia the Lost, is Anjli Mohindra (Bodyguard, Dark Heart, The Sarah Jane Adventures) as Theodora Markway — a hard-nosed reporter about to uncover the biggest story of her career.

Antillia the Lost by Phil Mulryne 

Antillia. A place of mystery. A manufactured island in space, lost to time. But now it’s finally been found. The Doctor and his friends arrive on Antillia at the same time as an expeditionary party, delighted to solve one of the great mysteries of history. But they may have found more than they bargained for. Some things are better off lost.

Anjli Mohindra said: “Tom Baker is so funny, endearing, and charming. Working with him is really good fun. I was a little bit nervous because I’ve always admired his work but he’s just so welcoming. It’s been a real treat.

“I’ve not played someone like Theodora before. She’s quite fun but also open about how she feels – there’s no beating around the bush. It’s a real adventure. I’ve loved working with everybody. There’s such an energy that everyone brings to it.”

Producer David Richardson said: “It’s no surprise that Anjli has become one of the busiest young actors in the UK — she’s a phenomenal talent who we’re always delighted to welcome back to Big Finish. So, we leapt at the opportunity to cast her in this, in a very different role to Rani Chandra — the ambitious Theodora Markway. It was thrilling to watch her running with it!”

The talented ensemble cast of Antillia the Lost also includes audio veterans Adrian Rawlins (best-known for playing James Potter in the Harry Potter franchise), Keziah Joseph (The Archers) and Richard Lumsden (Sugar Rush, Darkest Hour, The Avengers). As previously announced, Adele Lynch (Doctor Who) guest stars in the opening adventure as the Ice Warrior Kaltakk.

Doctor Who — The Fourth Doctor Adventures: New Frontiers is now available to pre-order for just £24.99 (collector’s edition CD box set + download) or £19.99 (download only), exclusively from http://www.bigfinish.com.