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Alien invasion saga V is invading Big Finish starting in January.

London. Present Day.

Earth is visited by aliens, bringing peace and prosperity. But their intentions are not benevolent, and soon the world is under occupation. While some choose to collaborate with the Visitors, others decide to fight back.

Kenneth Johnson’s original 1983 miniseries V told the story of a band of freedom fighters struggling against a totalitarian alien force whose plan is to enslave humanity while harvesting Earth’s resources. It was followed by a sequel (The Final Battle), a one-season TV show and accompanying books and comics; a reworking by Johnson in novel form (The Second Generation); and a two season reboot.

Now V is reimagined for audio, with two box-sets due for release in 2025. Starring Annabel Baldwin, Janie Dee and Jack Myers, V – UK has been adapted from the original scripts by Jonathan Morris.

Episode One 

Alien motherships appear above cities across the globe. The world reacts with panic and fear – until the commander of the Visitors appears and reveals that they come in need of help. Their offer seems too good to be true…

Episode Two 

One month later, and the Visitors have become part of everyday life. But people are beginning to disappear, and scientists are being persecuted. Documentary-maker Mike Donovan sneaks on board one of the motherships and discovers the horrifying truth.

Episode Three 

It is now Christmas. The Visitors have taken charge, imposing martial law over the UK. Scientists are forced to go into hiding – and Doctor Juliet Parrish finds herself becoming the reluctant leader of the rebellion.

Writer and producer Jonathan Morris said: “Although V – UK has all the trappings of science fiction – motherships, aliens, laser guns – that’s not what it’s about. It is, pretty blatantly, an allegory for living life under occupation or under a fascist government.

“That tyranny will gain power by offering simple solutions and by making scapegoats. And in that situation, you have to ask – what would I do? Would I join the resistance or would I keep my head down for the sake of a quiet life?

“My goal, basically, was to make it feel close to home, uncomfortably so, because that’s the power of the premise. It’s not about aliens invading a distant world. It’s about them marching down the street where you live.  This is a story set in a world post-Brexit, post COVID-19, and some of the themes from the original miniseries – such as the vilification of scientists – are even more timely now.”

On social media, Johnson noted, “Announcing an intriguing new adaptation of my original miniseries V: the first of three volumes which will total 12 one-hour episodes, each a full-blown audio production with music, sound effects and performances by excellent actors. I’m proud to have been part of this new effort by the well-know masters of such audio productions, Big Finish. I’m hoping that V fans everywhere will enjoy it.”

Volume one, V – UK: Visitation is now available to pre-order for just £24.99 (collector’s edition CD box set + download) or £19.99 (digital download only), exclusively from http://www.bigfinish.com.