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BBC Audio Originals

The Code of Flesh

3.68/ 5 22 votes*

Released Thursday, October 6, 2022
Written by Andy Lane
Narrated by Dan Starkey
Runtime 65 minutes
Time Travel Past
Locations Cardiff Earth Wales
Synopsis

In 1890s Cardiff, reporter James MacFarlane is intrigued by rumours of 'anaesthesia frolics', at which gatherings the latest frontier in pain relief is demonstrated to influential guests.

After he speaks to someone who attended several such 'frolics' - and left with a hand and two fingers missing - James realises that the events have a dark side. Contriving an invitation, he is astounded to find another guest also investigating - it's his old friend the Doctor!

Reunited in mystery, the Doctor and James enter the murky underbelly of polite Cardiff society, where they uncover a shattering secret - and a monster lurking at its heart.

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