Rani Takes on the World: Beyond Bannerman Road
Anjli Mohindra (Rani Chandra), Daniel Anthony (Clyde Langer), Mina Anwar (Gita Chandra), Will Bishop (Kristoffay/Receptionist), Tiegan Byrne (Phoenix Laight), Raghad Chaar (Samira Rustami), Angus Dunican (Private Matthew Reeves/David), Yvonne D’Alpra (Patricia Miller/Captain Caroline Byrne), Rachel Fenwick (Tiff), Jonny Green (Tyler Steele), Robert Whitelock (Dennis Ward/The Commander)
Life on Bannerman Road was always an adventure for Rani Chandra and her friends. A childhood of mystery and wonder, of meeting aliens, time travellers, lost princes, intergalactic robots and so much more – all alongside Sarah Jane Smith.
Sarah Jane is gone. Childhood ends. Everyone grows up eventually. But the story doesn’t stop there. When Rani and Clyde are reunited, adventure finds them once again – ready and waiting to take on the world!
1.1 Here Today by Joseph Lidster
Years after her adventures with Sarah Jane Smith and friends, Rani Chandra is a successful journalist – she’s brought down a government, and her podcast is making waves. And she’s about to be surprised by a visit from her best friend, Clyde Langer – who has an announcement of his own.
But tonight Clyde isn’t the only visitor to Ealing… In the skies above, a flying saucer approaches – and only one person on Earth can stop it destroying London!
1.2 Destination: Wedding by James Goss
Rani and Gita Chandra have been invited to a dream wedding on a luxury island resort. But how did Tiff from school end up marrying a film star? And why has she asked all the worst people from her life alongside the Hollywood A-listers?
While Gita samples the canapés and criticises the flower arrangements, Rani senses something amiss… The perfect wedding comes at a price – but who will be paying?
1.3 The Witching Tree by Lizzie Hopley
Chasing a podcast award, encouraged by a secret source, Rani investigates a ‘haunted’ restaurant built around a twisted tree. The owners could be faking the spooky activity, but Rani soon realises the tree is not what it seems.
As a terrifying threat to planet Earth is revealed, Clyde and Phoenix are dragged into the fight. Rani is torn between revealing the truth, or keeping a secret too terrifying to broadcast…
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She’s back! Investigative journalist, podcast host and protégée of Sarah Jane Smith, Rani Chandra returns for her own series of adventures, starting today.
The Return of Rani
Anjli Mohindra stars in Rani Takes on the World: Beyond Bannerman Road, the first of two box sets of full-cast audio drama from Big Finish Productions.
Set 15 years after the events of the Sarah Jane Adventures on television, Rani is now following in the footsteps of her former neighbour as an award-winning journalist. And like Sarah Jane, Rani seeks to right wrongs and fight for the truth.
When she reunites with her best pal Clyde (Daniel Anthony), they are quickly thrust into adventure, just like the good old days. They’re no longer teenagers but, of course, that just means they’re facing a whole new set of challenges. They have bills to pay and new family responsibilities.
And alien monsters to fight, of course.
The Worlds of Doctor Who – Rani Takes on the World: Beyond Bannerman Road is now available to own for just £19.99 (collector’s edition CD box set + download) or £16.99 (download only).
The three exciting audio adventures in this box set are:
Here Today by Joseph Lidster
Years after her adventures with Sarah Jane Smith and friends, Rani Chandra is a successful journalist – she’s brought down a government, and her podcast is making waves. And she’s about to be surprised by a visit from her best friend, Clyde Langer – who has an announcement of his own.
But, tonight, Clyde isn’t the only visitor to Ealing… In the skies above, a flying saucer approaches – and only one person on Earth can stop it destroying London!
Destination: Wedding by James Goss
Rani and Gita Chandra (guest star Mina Anwar) have been invited to a dream wedding on a luxury island resort. But how did Tiff from school end up marrying a film star? And why has she asked all the worst people from her life alongside the Hollywood A-listers?
While Gita samples the canapés and criticises the flower arrangements, Rani senses something amiss… The perfect wedding comes at a price – but who will be paying?
The Witching Tree by Lizzie Hopley
Chasing a podcast award, encouraged by a secret source, Rani investigates a ‘haunted’ restaurant built around a twisted tree. The owners could be faking the spooky activity, but Rani soon realises the tree is not what it seems.
As a terrifying threat to planet Earth is revealed, Clyde and Phoenix are dragged into the fight. Rani is torn between revealing the truth, or keeping a secret too terrifying to broadcast…
Big Finish listeners can save money by ordering Rani Takes on the World: Beyond Bannerman Road and the Revenge of Wormwood (due for release in December 2023) together in a bundle from just £33.
All the above prices include the special pre-order discount and are subject to change after general release.
Please note that Big Finish is currently operating a digital-first release schedule. The mailout of collector’s edition CDs will be delayed, but all purchases of this release unlock a digital copy that can be immediately downloaded or played on the Big Finish app from the release date.
Rani and Clyde haven’t spoken much since the funeral. (Farewell, Sarah Jane)
Private Reeves mentions Rani and Clyde having defeated the Nightmare Man. (The Nightmare Man)
Samira recalls Rani told her about when they thought The Doctor was dead and went to a mountain. (Death of the Doctor)
Rani brought down the government, (Farewell, Sarah Jane) exposing the Prime Minister being made of plastic. (Revenge of the Nestene)
Mr Smith was closed down as per Sarah Jane’s wishes. (Farewell, Sarah Jane)
Clyde and Rani mention the glimpses of the future she got from Eve. (The Mad Woman in the Attic)
Rani mentions she met Lady Jane Grey. (Lost in Time)
Clyde mentions when he and Rani were the only people on Earth. (The Empty Planet)
