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An unassuming family man is accidentally recruited to help save the planet from a war between humans and an ocean-dwelling race in the Doctor Who spin-off, The War Between the Land and the Sea. Low-level UNIT operative Barclay Pierre-DuPont (Russell Tovey) is selected by Aquakind ambassador Salt (Gugu Mbatha-Raw) to represent the human race in … >
With the slogan, “Keep your eyes on the seas…” the BBC has announced that the Doctor Who spin-off, The War Between the Land and the Sea will launch on iPlayer and BBC One in the UK on 7 December 2025. Episodes 1 and 2 will transmit on 7 December, Episodes 3 and 4 on 14 … >
Sophie Aldred reprised her Doctor Who role as Ace in a humorous sketch, Tiny Time Lord Trouble, in support of BBC children’s charity Children in Need. Filmed at Victorian country house Harlaxton Manor in Lincolnshire, Ace and ‘Doctor Pudsey’ are pursued by bickering foes — a Cyberman and a Dalek. ‘Doctor Pudsey’ is a Time … >
Olivier Award-nominated actress and theatre-maker Mei Mac spoke on representation, activism and community building in the theatre and screen industries at Vice-Chancellor’s Talks at Norwich University of the Arts on 6 November 2025. Mac spoke about advocating for her character, Min Tso in the Doctor Who spin-off The War Between the Land and the Sea, … >
Pauline Collins, OBE, best known for her titular role in the 1989 English romantic comedy-drama film Shirley Valentine, died peacefully on 6 November, aged 85, surrounded by family. Born Pauline Angela Collins in Devon in 1940, she spent her early education at a Catholic convent school and eventually studied acting at the Central School of … >
On 3 October 2025, the film preservation initiative known as Film is Fabulous! announced that they are registered as a charitable trust. Among FiF’s comments on the post was encouraging news that they are aware of several episodes of Doctor Who that are missing from the archive existing in private collections and that there might … >
In Doctor Who Magazine 623, Carole Ann Ford, the first person cast in Doctor Who, talks about William Hartnell, how she would have like to have played Susan and her return to the programme in 2025. “I felt quite emotional going on set; the feeling of standing on the TARDIS and going, ‘Wow’ – also … >
While giving Radio Times magazine a tour of the set for the Doctor Who spin-off The War Between the Land and the Sea, showrunner Russell T Davies explained the sea-dwelling race familiarly known as “Sea Devils” prefer to be called “Homo Aqua“. “It’s racist to say Sea Devil,” Russell T Davies told RT, with a … >
The next Doctor Who Magazine Special Edition features Dalek creator Terry Nation as it begins a new series called Doctor Who: Legends. “Terry Nation is the first member of what is essentially DWM’s hall of fame,” says editor Marcus Hearn. “We think a tribute to Nation is long overdue, because he’s probably the show’s most … >
The BBC has announced that The War Between the Land and the Sea is due to launch in the UK on BBC iPlayer and BBC One this December, with new imagery released. Showrunner, co-writer and executive co-producer Russell T Davies said, “This is a huge, spectacular Christmas treat, with heroes and monsters and battles and … >