Doctor Who: The Time-Splitters and Dimension 13

by Colin Drake, David Llewellyn, Peter Purves (Narrator )

Spinning off from the popular Doctor Who Audio Novels range comes The Audio Novellas, an original series of shorter-length audiobook adventures featuring Doctors and companions from across the TV show’s long history.

1. The Time-Splitters by Colin Brake, narrated by Peter Purves - A TARDIS materialisation accident at the Lunar University causes Steven to be separated from Dodo and the Doctor. Steven is now eight years in their future and the university is mysteriously abandoned. As he tries to survive the threat stalking the corridors, can the Doctor ever find him again?

2. Dimension 13 by David Llewellyn, narrated by Jon Culshaw - The Doctor, Liz and the Brigadier investigate disappearances and strange time phenomena at Shackleton Base in Antarctica. But when the Doctor discovers the source of the temporal problems, he realises the only solution might be the ultimate sacrifice.

Brigadier Alistair Lethbridge-Stewart © Haisman & Lincoln and used under licence. With thanks to Hannah Haisman and Candy Jar

Genres: Doctor Who, Audiobook

Audiobook

First published January 7, 2026

Reviews

[MrColdStream · Rating 3 out of 5]

"THE TIME-SPLITTERS – LUNAR LECTURES, LOST YEARS, AND A VERY SIXTIES SORT OF MENACE"

This First Doctor audio novella is a slow, atmospheric, and unapologetically 1960s affair; rich in mood, light on action, and powered by a cleverly split timeline. Peter Purves is excellent, the Lunar University is convincingly realised, and the mystery of displaced time does most of the heavy lifting. While Part Two lacks the punch promised by Part One, the story remains faithful to its era, right down to its familiar alien motivations and reflective portrayal of a weary Doctor nearing the end of his road.

"DIMENSION 13 – ICE, TIME RIFTS, AND A VERY CHILLY UNIT OUTING"

Dimension 13 starts strong with a striking Antarctic setting, excellent narration from Jon Culshaw, and a slow-burn mystery that feels true to the Third Doctor era. The sound design and alien reveals are effective, and the character dynamics between Three and the Brigadier are spot on. Sadly, the story loses momentum in its second half, sidelines Liz, and builds towards an ending that feels curiously flat and underwhelming.

[Steven Shinder · Rating 4 out of 5]

I listened to The Time-Splitters on William Hartnell's birthday, and then Dimension 13 the next day. I think it was a good idea shifting gears to releasing novellas instead of full novels. Makes them easier to divide. In the first story, there's an interesting perspective from Dodo as to whether she's technically the first woman on the moon despite time traveling. And the bickering between the Third Doctor and the Brigadier in the second story feels very authentic.

[JSpringer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Reminded me of the Companion Chronicles range. I think I prefer this to the longer Audio Novels range. These just seem more digestable. I think Peter Purves and Jon Culshaw did great jobs and I liked both stories alot. I am going to keep an eye out for the next two installments.

[Rick]

The Time Splitters -

Dimension 13 -