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Big Finish Torchwood #100
Torchwood: Fare Well
Ianto Jones and Tommy Pierce have fought many alien invaders together. They’re more than work colleagues, they’re friends. But their friendship is about to be put to the test as they prepare to face a Cyberman.
A Cyberman in a cellar.
In the village of Wetwang.
A Cyberman in a cellar.
In the village of Wetwang.
- GenresDoctor Who
2 pages, Audio CD
First published May 27, 2026
About the author
Joseph Lidster
85 books38 followersJoseph Lidster is an English television writer best known for his work on the Doctor Who spin-off series Torchwood and The Sarah Jane Adventures.
His debut work was the audio play The Rapture for Big Finish Productions in 2002. Numerous further audio plays and prose short stories followed for Big Finish, for their Doctor Who line, spin-offs and other series (Sapphire & Steel and The Tomorrow People).
In 2005, he started working for the BBC, writing tie-in material for the new Doctor Who television series. He made his television writing debut in 2008 on the second series of Doctor Who spin-off Torchwood and subsequently wrote three two-part stories for The Sarah Jane Adventures. He has written the two-part story "Rebel Magic" for the new CBBC series Wizards vs Aliens.
Lidster wrote the content for the tie-in websites relating to the fictional world of the television series, Sherlock. Alongside co-producer James Goss, he has produced Big Finish Productions' dramatic reading range of Dark Shadows audio dramas since 2011.
In 2012, he won the 'Audience Favourite Writer' award for his first play Nice Sally in the Off Cut Theatre Festival.
His debut work was the audio play The Rapture for Big Finish Productions in 2002. Numerous further audio plays and prose short stories followed for Big Finish, for their Doctor Who line, spin-offs and other series (Sapphire & Steel and The Tomorrow People).
In 2005, he started working for the BBC, writing tie-in material for the new Doctor Who television series. He made his television writing debut in 2008 on the second series of Doctor Who spin-off Torchwood and subsequently wrote three two-part stories for The Sarah Jane Adventures. He has written the two-part story "Rebel Magic" for the new CBBC series Wizards vs Aliens.
Lidster wrote the content for the tie-in websites relating to the fictional world of the television series, Sherlock. Alongside co-producer James Goss, he has produced Big Finish Productions' dramatic reading range of Dark Shadows audio dramas since 2011.
In 2012, he won the 'Audience Favourite Writer' award for his first play Nice Sally in the Off Cut Theatre Festival.
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July 22, 2026
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Goodbye Torchwood Big Finish series, what a ride it has been... Perfect ending.
Goodbye Torchwood Big Finish series, what a ride it has been... Perfect ending.
May 30, 2026
It always came to my attention that whilst Tommy wasn't of the age to be able to live through the Battle of Canary Wharf, and Ianto never really mentions him in stories taking place afterwards, it was never truly cleared up if he had actually died there. This story provides an answer by revealling that, yes, he did survive. In fact, he's very likely to outlive Ianto considering how close the story takes place before CoE.
But, it was a nice end to the Monthly Range. I actually like the idea of Tommy using the Cyberman to extend his own life. Kind of calls back to Kit Pendler designing the Cybermen out of the fear of where medical enhancement would lead. I also liked how Ianto and Tommy were able to get through to Jason, and how Ianto shows his secret selfishness and care for his friend by helping Tommy knowing that he would risk him either becoming a Cyberman or letting the one in the attic run rampant. I also liked how Tommy knows that he would never leave Torchwood truly, but encourages Ianto to try anyway - and that even if Ianto's life was there, he won't get the chance.
But, it was a nice end to the Monthly Range. I actually like the idea of Tommy using the Cyberman to extend his own life. Kind of calls back to Kit Pendler designing the Cybermen out of the fear of where medical enhancement would lead. I also liked how Ianto and Tommy were able to get through to Jason, and how Ianto shows his secret selfishness and care for his friend by helping Tommy knowing that he would risk him either becoming a Cyberman or letting the one in the attic run rampant. I also liked how Tommy knows that he would never leave Torchwood truly, but encourages Ianto to try anyway - and that even if Ianto's life was there, he won't get the chance.
May 29, 2026
Sorry to see the Torchwood monthly series come to an end, but this was a nice bittersweet story to end it on.
June 2, 2026
Wow what a send off for Torchwood.
I hope this is not the end.
It was an incredible. I loved the Torchwood Tower flashbacks and Rhys' cameo.
I hope this is not the end.
It was an incredible. I loved the Torchwood Tower flashbacks and Rhys' cameo.
October 5, 2026
I'm so glad we got more of Ianto Jones through the Torchwood audio stories.
May 28, 2026
Very bittersweet. Quite good. But as I have not been listening to the Torchwood One series, I feel like I missed out on probably half (at least) of the emotional weight of the story. Still it was very good and I enjoyed it throughly.
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