Doctor Who spin-off production was postponed

According to Russell T Davies in the documentary: The Making of The War Between the Land and the Sea, the Doctor Who spin-off was intended for significantly earlier production and release dates. “It’s worth saying how long ago this production begins. I must have written The Star Beast and The War Between as the launch, … >

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Pete McTighe addresses Doctor Who showrunner speculation

At the Gallifrey One convention in Los Angeles on 6-8 February 2026, screenwriter Pete McTighe addressed speculative questions regarding the future of Doctor Who and his possible role going forward. I will exclusively chronicle several panels I attended featuring the writer. In a 6 February feature interview with Big Finish and Doctor Who Magazine writer … >

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The War Between the Land and the Sea: behind the scenes

Some behind-the-scenes media from production of the Doctor Who spin-off The War Between the Land and the Sea are now available, including some official videos. The cast and crew ave shared behind-the-scenes photos and videos from production. Editor Joe Keirle shared some photos, including a drawing by Russell T Davies depicting a Homo Aqua caught … >

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Doctor Who’s Sophie Aldred announces Christmas audio adventure

Sophie Aldred’s Ace Odyssey podcast series offers a ghost story for Christmas… on a spaceship. This Christmas Eve, a new tradition awakens. Ghost in the Machine is a haunting, emotionally-charged stand-alone Christmas special audio drama that blends folk horror, science fiction, and festive unease, in the grand tradition of classic British ghost stories. The adventure … >

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The War Between the Land and the Sea: coming to DVD and Blu-ray in February

The Doctor Who spin-off, The War Between the Land and the Sea, will be released on DVD, Blu-ray and Steelbook in February 2026. The series showcases Barclay (Russell Tovey), a low-level UNIT staff member whose ordinary life becomes a world of terror when an ancient species rises from the sea, triggering an international crisis. He … >

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Doctor Who Magazine interviews spin-off creatives

As The War Between the Land and the Sea surfaces on BBC One and iPlayer, Doctor Who Magazine 624 interviews star Russell Tovey about his role as Barclay Pierre-Dupont. Also interviewed are Writer Pete McTighe, producer Joel Collins and director Dylan Holmes Williams. Co-writer Pete McTighe: “I’ve been working on The War Between since 2023. … >

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The War Between the Land and the Sea: official soundtrack

The official soundtrack for the Doctor Who spin-off, The War Between the Land and the Sea be available across all major digital platforms on 5 December. Distributed by Silva Screen Records, the album blends orchestral grandeur with modern sonic textures and features an original score by composer Lorne Balfe. The soundtrack culminates in the powerful … >

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Humans and Aquakind hold historic first summit in Doctor Who spin-off

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 … >

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