Publisher's summary

A special release marking the 50th anniversary of the first TV appearance of the Master in January 1971.

Masterful by James Goss

The Master's finally done it. He's won. He summons his other selves to a celebration of his ultimate victory. And they come - from across time and dimensions. But he's forgotten to invite someone. And Missy's not happy.

Has the Master really conquered the universe? Or has something more awful been unleashed? Something that even all the Masters cannot stop?

Missy is determined to reveal the truth. Because one fact about the Master's existence never changes. No-one can trust the Master.

Not even the Master.

Short Trips - I Am the Master by Geoffrey Beevers (Limited edition only)

There is a message for you. It comes from a long way, from a dying world. No, not a dying world. A killed world. And the message is from the killer. Please attend carefully. The message that follows is vital to your future… However much longer that may be.

Short Trips - The Switching by Simon Guerrier (Limited edition only)

Yesterday there were two Time Lord prisoners on Earth – the Master in his cell, the Doctor in his exile. But today the Doctor’s not quite feeling himself. Today he’s seeing things from a different perspective. And today the Master’s going to escape…

Terror of the Master by Trevor Baxendale, narrated by Jon Culshaw (Limited edition only)

Dr Derek Drake is a National Treasure – he’s going to solve the energy crisis and stop all pollution. Governments and businesses around the world are signing up to his environmentally friendly campaign. So why is the Doctor convinced this great humanitarian and darling of the media is really the Master in disguise?

What could his greatest enemy hope to gain by improving the lives of everyone on the planet? The Doctor must convince his UNIT friends that they now face the ultimate terror – and that the Master may be in as much danger as they are…

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

Cast

Geoffrey Beevers as The Master
Mark Gatiss as The Master
Derek Jacobi as The Master
Alex Macqueen as The Master
Milo Parker as The Master
Eric Roberts as The Master
John Simm as The Master
Michelle Gomez as The Master
Jon Culshaw as The Master
Katy Manning as The Master
Aurora Burghart as The Master
Zaqi Ismail as The Master
Glen McCready as The Master
Gina McKee as The Master
Abigail McKern as The Master

Production credits

Masterful

Written by Simon Guerrier
Directed by Ken Bentley
Interviews by David Richardson

Recording by: Toby Hrycek-Robinson at Moat Studios; Shane O'Byrne at The Soundhouse; Gabe Gonzales at Private Island Audio & Murray Prince at Koko Productions
Sound Design & Music: Joe Kraemer
Extras edited by Jamie Griffiths & mastered by Toby Hrycek-Robinson

Script Editor: Matt Fitton
Insert Directors: Jason Haigh-Ellery & Scott Handcock
Producer: David Richardson

Short Trips: I Am The Master

Written and narrated by Geoffrey Beevers
Directed by Lisa Bowerman

Recording by: Toby Hrycek-Robinson at Moat Studios
Sound Design & Music: "David Roocroft'

Script Editor & Producer: Ian Atkins

Short Trips: The Switching

Written by Trevor Baxendale
Narrated by Duncan Wisbey
Directed by Nicholas Briggs

Recording by: Toby Hrycek-Robinson at Moat Studios
Sound Design & Music: Robbie Dunlop
Series theme by Ron Grainer, arranged by Delia Derbyshire & remastered by David Darlington

Script Editor: Roland Moore
Producer: David Richardson

Terror of the Master

Written by James Goss
Narrated by Duncan Wisbey

Recorded by Adam Powell-Evans at LA Production Studios
Sound Design & Music: Steve Foxon
Series theme by Ron Grainer, arranged by Delia Derbyshire & remastered by David Darlington

Script Editor: Ronald Moore
Producer: David Richardson

Cover Art by Ryan Aplin
Executive Producer: Jason Haigh-Ellery & Nicholas Briggs