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Gugu Mbatha-Raw as Salt in The War Between the Land and the Sea. She is a humanoid fish-like creature who is wading through a body of water.

The War Between the Land and the Sea releases first look at final 3 episode – including dramatic finale

Ncuti Gatwa as The Doctor standing in a snowy nightime setting in front of a tree with Christmas lights on for Doctor Who: The Church on Ruby Road.

Why is there no Doctor Who Christmas special in 2025 and when is the next one?

Jemma Redgrave as Kate Lethbridge Stewart in The War Between the Land and the Sea, standing at a lectern looking serious

Doctor Who star Jemma Redgrave shuts down theories about Kate’s sexuality: “That’s never been a discussion"

Jemma Redgrave as Kate Lethbridge Stewart, Alexander Devrient as Colonel Ibrahim and Mei Mac as Min Tso in The War Between the Land and the Sea. They are all stood by computers, Min is holding a tablet and they are looking shocked and distressed at something off screen.

The War Between the Land and the Sea overnight ratings revealed for double bill premiere

A vintage-style animated image from "Doctor Who," featuring the First Doctor standing in a grayscale room with a classic toy robot and a futuristic machine, evoking a scene from "The Celestial Toymaker" episode.

"Missing" Doctor Who story restored with animation has finally been added to BBC iPlayer

Russell Tovey as Barclay in The War Between the Land and the Sea, with pieces of plastic flying around him

The War Between the Land and the Sea episode 2 ending explained: What did Salt do?

Jemma Redgrave as Kate Stewart, Alexander Devrient as Colonel Ibrahim and Mei Mac as Min Tso in The War Between the Land and the Sea. A green badge in the bottom right corner reads: "RT Exclusive:

The War Between the Land and the Sea stars break down "risky" romance reveal in new Doctor Who spin-off

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Russell Tovey as Barclay Pierre-Dupont and Gugu Mbatha-Raw as Salt in The War Between the Land and the Sea. He is in front of an orange, firey background on the left and she is in front of a blue, sea background on the right. Their hands are touching in the middle.

The War Between The Land and the Sea release schedule: When is episode 3 out?

Russell Tovey and Gugu Mbatha-Raw in character facing to each other on orange and blue backgrounds, respectively, for The War Between the Land and the Sea.

The War Between the Land and the Sea cast: Russell Tovey and Gugu Mbatha-Raw star

Russell Tovey as Barclay Pierre-Dupont and Colin McFarlane as General Pierce in The War Between the Land and the Sea. They are on a grassy cliff, Pierce is sat in a chair, Barclay is stood next to him and three soldiers are behind them.

Where was The War Between the Land and the Sea filmed?

Billie Piper stares wide-eyed in shock as golden energy flares around her face, hair lifting in a glowing burst of light, in a scene from Doctor Who.

Doctor Who boss says plans for 2026 Christmas special left BBC bosses "with jaws agape"

Peter Davison as the Fifth Doctor in Doctor Who, wearing a cream straw hat and beige coat with red trim stands in a dim sci-fi interior.

Classic Doctor Who box set first look sees the Fifth Doctor and Tegan Jovanka reunite

Sergeant Hana Chakri (Francesca Corney), Barclay (Russell Tovey) & General Pierce (Colin McFarlane) marching into the Empress Hall in The War Between the Land and the Sea. A Radio Times review graphic has four out of five stars filled in.

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Doctor Who story guides

William Hartnell 1963–1966

William Hartnell 1963–1966 — BBC

Jon Pertwee 1970–1974

Jon Pertwee 1970–1974

Peter Davison 1982–1984

Peter Davison 1982–1984

Sylvester McCoy 1987–1989

Sylvester McCoy 1987–1989

Christopher Eccleston 2005

Christopher Eccleston 2005 — BBC

Matt Smith 2010–2013

Matt Smith 2010–2013

Jodie Whittaker 2018–2022

Jodie Whittaker 2018–2022 — BBC Studios/Ben Blackall

Ncuti Gatwa 2023–2025

Ncuti Gatwa 2023– — BBC Studios/Yoshitaka Kono

Patrick Troughton 1966-1969

Patrick Troughton 1966-1969

Tom Baker 1974–1981

Tom Baker 1974–1981 — BBC

Colin Baker 1984–1986

Colin Baker 1984–1986

Paul McGann 1996

Paul McGann 1996

David Tennant 2005–2010

David Tennant 2005–2010

Peter Capaldi 2014–2017

Peter Capaldi 2014–2017

David Tennant 2023

David Tennant 2023 — BBC