Doctor Who Big Finish: Complete Dalek Universe Review

11. The Dalek Protocol

The Dalek Universe kicks off with a prequel, the Dalek Protocol. The release stars the Fourth Doctor and Leela returning to the city of the Exxilons from 1974's Death to the Daleks. But this is much more than a nostalgia trip back to an underrated Pertwee adventure.

The Dalek Protocol juggles a lot of factors at once. Firstly it acts as a sequel, even bringing back stand-out character Bellal. This is also a sequel in another respect to the the Fourth Doctor's Eighth series of Big Finish adventures, in which he travels with Anya Kingdom, who at the time he believes to be a woman called Ann Kelso. However, by this story, she has been left behind by the Doctor, and he is yet to travel with her.

But more importantly to most fans, this is a prequel to the upcoming Dalek Universe. Whilst it is packed with action, drama and a mysterious Dalek plot, the story already starts shaping and building our two new lead characters. With Anya having to keep to the shadows due to her future connections with the Doctor, the story gives Mark Seven time to shine with the Doctor, whilst the story really dives into post-TARDIS life with Leela and Anya.

Whilst this story is not essential, it will easily enhance your Dalek Universe experience, and give you a fuller connection to the series two other leads, Anya and Mark. Strong start to the action of the Dalek Universe, unexpectedly touching on what happens to the Doctor's companions once he's gone

Rating: 8/10