About this episode

The episode brings to life the lost BBC Books novel 'Freaks' with readings and discussions featuring its editor and writer.

Remember the lost BBC Books novel, Freaks, by Rebecca Levene? No, neither did we, for a long time! We bring this novel to life with readings of the chapter outlines from a talented team, and discuss how this novel would have fitted into the Eighth Doctor Adventures range. We speak to editor Steve Cole who commissioned the novel, plus writer Bex Levene. The cover art mock up was created by Will Brooks. (This episode originally appeared on Pieces of Eighth)

People in this episode

Host: Kenny Smith

Guests: Steve Cole, Bex Levene

Topics covered

• Eighth Doctor Adventures
• lost novels
• BBC Books
• literary discussions
• Doctor Who

Keywords

• Freaks
• Eighth Doctor
• Rebecca Levene
• Steve Cole
• Doctor Who
• lost novels
• BBC Books
• literary analysis

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: BBC Books

Books & works: Freaks, Pieces of Eighth

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