Doctor Who: Four to Doomsday

Mar 4, 2026 5:22 AM

Author:Terrance Dicks,Matthew Waterhouse

Matthew Waterhouse reads this novelisation of a classic 1982 TV serial featuring the Fifth Doctor, as played on TV by Peter Davison. When the TARDIS materialises on an alien space craft, the commander of the ship - the reptilian Monarch - invites the Doctor, Adric, Nyssa and Tegan to continue their journey to Earth in his company. Monarch’s hospitality even extends to a generous offer to liberate the time travellers from the shortcomings of their bodies and replicate them as androids - so much more practical. Although Adric finds this proposal extremely attractive, the Doctor has good reason to be suspicious of Monarch's motives... Matthew Waterhouse, who played Adric in Doctor Who, reads Terrance Dicks's novelisation of a four-part TV serial by Terence Dudley.

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—— Doctor Who Magazine

The narration is a delight, swerving from space jokes and naivety to childlike wisdom

—— Financial Times

I haven't read anything that has moved me this much since Wonder . . . The very best books are rare and powerful magic, as if they were conjured by the stars. See You in the Cosmos is one of these. Hero Alex Petroski is eleven years old, in search of himself and the universe. His extraordinary journey is relatable and timeless, and I wanted to stay forever in this funny, wise, beautiful world.

—— Jennifer Niven, New York Times bestselling author of All the Bright Places and Holding Up the Universe

I am a sucker for road trip novels and this is one of the best and sweetest I've read in ages. Alex is an unforgettably lovely narrator, and his story is out of this world.

—— Robin Stevens, author of the bestselling Murder Most Unladylike series

Falling in love with a new book: the very beautiful See You in the Cosmos . . . this is something special

—— Emily Drabble, BookTrust

Moving and hopeful . . . an unmissable adventure. One to watch.

—— The Bookseller

A touching debut, with a clever narrative device and a deeply affecting hero

—— Daily Mail

4.5 STARS

—— Sun

Cheng has captured a view of the cosmos through a child's eyes, and that is the book's real pleasure'

—— Daily Telegraph

I love this book - the characters , the story, but most of all, the voice . . . It's a story a story that changes the way you see the world

—— Holly Goldberg Sloan, New York Times bestselling author of Counting By 7’s

Alex Petroski has a big mind, big dreams, and a big heart. His story is full of the real kind of magic - friends well-met, surprising journeys, and heartbreak and hope. This is a beautiful book

—— Ally Condie, New York Times bestselling author of Matched

It's not always that we read a novel that so powerfully affirms our human capacity for grace and love and understanding

—— Gary D Schmidt, author of National Award finalist Okay for Now

Poignant and funny . . . propulsive . . . Alex's strong voice drives this compelling personal journey with resonant themes of family, friendship and resilience

—— Publishers Weekly (starred review)

Featured in 'Best Books for Children's and Teens 2017

—— Independent Online

This is an original and highly compelling read; heart-breaking on occasions, but ultimately uplifting

—— Teach Secondary

A heart-warming story about a space-obsessed boy's quest for answers

—— Angels & Urchins

A poignant debut

—— Event Magazine

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