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Machinations and shenanignans continue on Gallifrey during the Time War, as Big Finish discovers Loyalties, due for release June 2026.

As the Time War rages, another battle takes place in the War Room – for Gallifrey’s soul…

As Rassilon tries to control the narrative of the Time War at home, the Cardinals fight to prove their loyalty. Out amid the conflict, the Resistance struggles to make a difference, and Gallifrey’s most faithful warriors face the ultimate challenge.

Following on from the first two Gallifrey: War Room box sets, 2022’s Allegiance and 2023’s Manouevres, the upcoming Loyalties returns to the heart of the action.

For Gallifrey Time War: Loyalties Lalla Ward and Louise Jameson return as Romana and Leela, the Doctor’s former companions now fighting on Gallifrey’s side. And Richard Armitage – the award-winning actor known for The Hobbit, Spooks, and more – is back as Rassilon, the legendary Time Lord resurrected to lead his race to victory, whatever the cost.

The ensemble cast also includes Ken Bones as the General, Carolyn Pickles as Cardinal Ollistra, Chris Jarman as Cardinal Rasmus, Beth Chalmers as Commander Veklin, Seán Carlsen as Narvin, and Faith Omole as Cresta.

Propaganda by Georgia Cook

With unrest brewing in Low Town, Rassilon demands the immediate location and destruction of a rogue broadcast mocking his name. With Rasmus, the General and Cresta trapped in the Drylands, and riots bubbling on the streets, Ollistra attempts to steer a course to cement her rule over the War Room.

Resistance by Katharine Armitage

Eris is trying to hold a crumbling Resistance together; Ollistra is trying to tear it apart. Both have audacious plans to ensure the victory of their side and everyone else has to choose where their loyalties truly lie.

Hope by Fio Tretheway

Leela has a job to do, and she cannot do it alone, and so she enlists the most unlikely of allies for the task. Time is not on her side, and she must succeed, or else all of them are doomed.

Eye for an Eye by Matt Fitton

Cardinal Ollistra must serve the will of Rassilon and see the Resistance destroyed. But the Resistance is already falling apart. With Leela and Rasmus missing, the General and Veklin are given a mission that neither relishes. Loyalties will be tested, and vengeance will be had.

Producer Heather Challands said: “It is such a thrill to be able to return to the War Room. In the early stages of the Time War, morality is still all to play for and the future of Gallifrey is far from certain. In these four episodes, we have a few surprises up our sleeves as every player seems to make their move, and some demand a high price to be paid.

“What can I promise you? Lava slugs, nightmare bunkers, a chess game, a test of loyalty, and an ending you won’t see coming. Oh, and the return of a little-known character called Romana… but what has she been up to? Now that would be telling.”

The Worlds of Doctor Who – Gallifrey: War Room: Loyalties is now available to pre-order for just £19.99 (download to own) or £24.99 (download to own + collector’s edition CD box set), exclusively from http://www.bigfinish.com.