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Plot

The Collection is caught up in the war between the Draconians and the Mim. As Bev tries to ensure they stay neutral, it becomes apparent that the Draconian Ambassador may have other motives for seeing her...

Cast

* Bev Tarrant -

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* Kothar - Michael Fenner *

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* Braxiatel -

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* Doggles - Sam Stevens *

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Reception

Steve Mollmann, writing for Unreality-sf, described "Wallace’s plotting and character work is top-notch".

References

External links

Big Finish Productions - ''Professor Bernice Summerfield: The Judas Gift''

Audio Reviews
Bernice Summerfield audio plays Fiction set in the 27th century {{DoctorWho-stub