Candy Jar & Andrews UK Partner Bring Doctor Who Spin-Off Titles Worldwide
Candy Jar Books and Andrews UK are thrilled to announce an exciting new partnership to bring Candy Jar’s beloved Doctor Who spin-off novels to a global audience. This collaboration marks a major milestone in the expansion of Candy Jar’s Doctor Who catalogue, offering Whovians around the world the opportunity to immerse themselves in the rich history and characters of the Doctor Who universe like never before.
The partnership kicks off with a special Amazon-exclusive hardback edition of The Forgotten Son by Andy Frankham-Allen, the book that launched the Lethbridge-Stewart series back in 2015. As a dedicated home for fans of Doctor Who’s expanded universe, Candy Jar Books has earned a reputation for celebrating the show’s rich legacy through its engaging titles.
Keren Williams, Head of Marketing at Candy Jar Books, says:
“The Forgotten Son is the book that started it all, so it’s only fitting that it leads us into global distribution. Since its release, we’ve published numerous titles, including Doctor Who art books, non-fiction works, and, of course, the ever-expanding Lethbridge-Stewart series. We’re now in our eleventh series, and this partnership represents an exciting next step for the brand.”
The Lethbridge-Stewart series, a fan-favourite Doctor Who spin-off, focuses on Brigadier Alistair Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart’s life and adventures, both before and during his time with UNIT.
Alongside the release of The Forgotten Son, fans will be pleased to see the initial rollout also includes hardback editions of Mutually Assured Domination by Nick Walters, (featuring the Dominators and Quarks), 100 Objects of Doctor Who by Philip Bates, Times Squared by Rick Cross, Mind of Stone by Iain McLaughlin, Jill Curzon: 2023 AD (who appeared in the film Daleks’ Invasion Earth: 2150 AD), and the eagerly anticipated Life of Evans by John Peel — the first in a series of out-of-print Lethbridge-Stewart novellas.
Shaun Russell, Head of Publishing at Candy Jar Books, says:
“Partnering with Andrews UK allows us to take the magic of our books to a global audience. This year marks Candy Jar’s fifteenth anniversary, a fantastic journey that began with the publication of One Woman’s War by Eileen Younghusband. Over the years, we’ve published Doctor Who spin-offs, won the Tir Na n-Og Award and the People’s Book Prize, and released coffee table art books like Kklak: The Doctor Who Art of Chris Achilléos. We’ve also introduced beloved children’s titles such as Shane the Chef, Ivor the Engine, and The Raccoons to our readers. Collaborating with AUK is a perfect way to kick off this milestone year for us.”
Andrews UK is a dynamic multimedia company celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2025. Specialising in books, films, streaming content, audio plays, and video games, the company embraces both modern storytelling and the enduring appeal of nostalgic IP. Andrews UK is best known for producing new works from iconic properties such as Robin of Sherwood and The Tomorrow People, collaborating with stars from Marvel, Doctor Who, Game of Thrones, and more on new projects, and preserving the hidden gems of classic entertainment.
Paul Andrews, CEO at Andrews UK says:
“Andrews UK is excited to welcome the Candy Jar team into the wider family of AUK partners. We have collaborated with so many other publishers, authors and IP owners on literally thousands of projects and releases over the last 25 years. 2025 is a big year for Andrews UK and to kick it off with such a sensational partnership is fantastic. We have a raft of amazing announcements to come, and we can’t wait to share our plans with you.”
The titles will be distributed worldwide through Andrews UK, with UK distribution managed by the Books Council of Wales, ensuring fans across the globe have access to the adventures of Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart and other iconic Doctor Who characters.
For more information on these exciting releases, visit Candy Jar Books’ website.
Candy Jar Books is an independent publisher with a passion for Doctor Who and its expanded universe, committed to bringing fans new stories and exciting adventures from the world of the Doctor.
Andrews UK Limited has been a leader in digital publishing and distribution for twenty-five years. Based in Luton, Bedfordshire, the company prides itself on being able to provide support to publishers, video game developers and IP owners across a variety of mediums, including books, audio (music, audio dramas and audiobooks), video games, film, streaming and more.