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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

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

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

Two men in dark superhero-style armour stand indoors before red curtains and a bright window, one – Soldier Boy – bearded in the foreground with shoulder insignia, the other – Homelander – blurred behind with short blond hair and a neutral expression, from The Boys

The Boys season 5 trailer confirms release date and teases Supernatural reunion

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"

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Doctor Who

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

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

Gugu Mbatha-Raw as Salt and Russell Tovey as Barclay Pierre-Dupont stood opposite each other in a dimly lit underground room.

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

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?

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?

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Jamil Walker Smith as Msgt. Ronald Greer, Alaina Huffman as Msgt. Tamara Johansen, Louis Ferreira as Col. Everett Young, Ming-Na as Camile Wray, Robert Carlyle as Dr. Nicholas Rush, Brian J Smith as Lt. Matthew Scott, Elyse Levesque as Chloe Armstrong, David Blue as Eli Wallace, Lou Diamond Phillips as Col. Telford in Stargate Universe

Nicola Austin5 things Stargate needs to learn for a successful revival as '90s phenomenon returns to screens

Hugo Weaving as V in V for Vendetta

Louise GriffinV for Vendetta isn't just another cash-grab remake – it could be the most important

Rhea Seehorn looks off to the distance amid grey skies. There's a badge which reads RT Review with 5 yellow stars.

Pluribus season 1 review: Vince Gilligan's sci-fi masterpiece will take you to your happy place

Ncuti Gatwa as the Doctor in Doctor Who

Louise GriffinNcuti Gatwa was the perfect ambassador for Doctor Who – his early exit changes nothing

Karen Gillan as Amy Pond and Matt Smith as the Eleventh Doctor in Doctor Who episode Vincent and the Doctor

Louise GriffinDoctor Who's best guest star isn't who you'd expect

A colourised image of William Hartnell as The Doctor in the the first series of 'Doctor Who

Steve O'BrienCould AI breathe new life into vintage Doctor Who?

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Sci-fi reviews

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.

Louise GriffinThe War Between the Land and the Sea review: Doctor Who spin-off could turn the tide for the Whoniverse

David Harbour as Jim Hopper and Millie Bobby Brown as Eleven in Stranger Things season 5

Louise GriffinStranger Things season 5 review: Is the final battle for Hawkins worth the wait?

A shot from Alice in Borderland season 3, with a Radio Times review graphic, with four out of five stars filled in

Asha BardonAlice in Borderland season 3 is close to perfect - but still offers more questions than answers

Peacemaker and his pet eagle, Eagly, gently put their heads together, with a blue sky and a bright sun in the background behind them

David CraigPeacemaker season 2 review: James Gunn makes a multiverse great again

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Sadie Sink as Max Mayfield in Stranger Things season 5

Stranger Things season 5 release schedule and runtimes: When are new episodes out?

Rhea Seehorn in Pluribus, sat in a car.

Pluribus release schedule: When is episode 8 on Apple TV?

Cameron Crovetti as Ryan and Antony Starr as Homelander in The Boys, sat next to each other and holding milkshakes

The Boys season 5: Release date, trailer, and latest news

Bill Skarsgård in It: Welcome to Derry episode 6, in a black and white scene grinning up at the camera.

It: Welcome to Derry release schedule – when is episode 8 released?

Star Wars

(L-R) Master Chief, Daredevil and Elektra, and Pinhead (Hellraiser) cosplayers at MCM London Comic-Con

What I learnt from cosplay at MCM London Comic-Con 2025

The poster for Andor season 2 featuring the main cast members in formation above a scene of a crop field with a stormtrooper and smoke rising from the field.

Andor season 2 ending explained: Tony Gilroy on that "painful" reveal

Andor season 2 cast separated by those on the left on the side of the resistance, and those on the right on the side of the Empire.

Why won't there be an Andor season 3?

Genevieve O'Reilly as Mon Mothma in Andor season 2, wearing a formal outfit with a green label in the bottom right corner

Andor season 2 star Genevieve O'Reilly feared explosive speech wouldn't make the cut

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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.

Doctor Who spin-off confirms alternative pop music icon for soundtrack as release date revealed

Russell Tovey as Barclay in The War Between the Land and the Sea, with papers flying in the wind around him, and an exclusive Radio Times badge in the bottom right hand corner

Doctor Who boss reveals how new spin-off is linked to Torchwood: Children of Earth

Jamie Campbell Bower posing on the red carpet of the Stranger Things season 5 premiere, and (R) in prosthetics as Vecna in Stranger Things season 5

The 5 films that influenced Vecna's chilling transformation in Stranger Things season 5 – revealed by star Jamie Campbell Bower.