In a clip released as part of the ‘Vworp Around the World‘ promotion, The War Between the Land and the Sea main character Barclay (Russell Tovey) and his mission are described by General Austin Pierce (Colin McFarlane). “Mission Briefing, Subject Barclay Pierre-Dupont: Barclay is a low-level civilian of the Unified Intelligence Taskforce. The most ordinary … >
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 … >
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, … >
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 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 … >
Disney+ has confirmed that they will not be partnering on the next series of Doctor Who. The partnership will end following their transmission of the Doctor Who spin-off, The War Between the Land and the Sea in 2026. Doctor Who will return Christmas 2026 with a special episode written by Russell T Davies. Bad Wolf … >
When its 26-episode deal with Disney concludes in 2026 with the Doctor Who spin-off, The War Between the Land and The Sea, Bad Wolf executive Jane Tranter is reportedly very calm amid speculation on whether streamer Disney+ will renew, and what that might mean for Bad Wolf’s continued involvement. “What will happen next is between … >
In an interview with Collider, actor Russell Tovey was asked what he loves about Doctor Who and The War Between the Land and the Sea showrunner Russell T Davies as a storyteller. “He’s just so enthusiastic. He loves what he does, and he loves stories, and he loves entertaining and is compelled to make shows … >
When asked by ScreenRant what she can tease about her character, Salt in the Doctor Who spin-off, The War Between the Land an the Sea, actress Gugu Mbatha-Raw mentioned a romantic element. “My character’s called Salt. She’s an amphibian, and she also has a very regal presence. I think Russell T. Davies is such a … >