Sophie Aldred

Sophie Aldred is a British actress best known for playing Ace, companion to the Seventh Doctor in Doctor Who, a role she has continued in audio dramas and other media for over three decades. Doctor Who: At Childhood's End is an original Doctor Who novel featuring the Thirteenth Doctor and Ace, bringing together two eras of the show in a story that gives Ace the depth and development that fans have long wanted. Aldred brings her intimate understanding of the character to the writing, creating an authentic and emotionally satisfying continuation of Ace's story. The audiobook and book versions offer listeners and readers an essential Doctor Who story. Aldred's work appeals to Doctor Who fans, particularly those who loved Ace, and to anyone who appreciates science fiction that centres strong, complex female characters.