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items: Doctor Who boss says plans for 2026 Christmas special left BBC bosses "with jaws agape"
items: Fallout season 2 has a "delicious idea" to avoid confirming a canon ending for New Vegas
items: Stranger Things season 5 release schedule and runtimes: When are new episodes out?
items: Classic Doctor Who box set first look sees the Fifth Doctor and Tegan Jovanka reunite at site of beloved Dalek story
items: Pluribus release schedule: When is episode 7 on Apple TV?
items: Stranger Things season 5 cast: Full guide to actors
items: Stranger Things season 5 release date and latest news
items: Stranger Things season 5 soundtrack: All the songs in volume 1
items: Red Dwarf confirmed to air every episode on TV again from this weekend after broadcaster scrapped new special
items: Fallout season 2 will see Lucy's moral compass "eroding" amid surprising choices, reveals Ella Purnell
items: Stranger Things season 5 breaks major all-time record for Netflix as series finale runtime confirmed
items: The War Between the Land and the Sea review: Doctor Who spin-off could turn the tide for the Whoniverse
items: From season 4: Release date speculation, casting updates, latest news
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Doctor Who boss says plans for 2026 Christmas special left BBC bosses "with jaws agape"
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date: 2025-12-06T21:28:41.000Z
creator: Morgan Jeffery
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: News
description: The next episode is still a year away, but Russell T Davies has already teased a jaw-dropping special as the Whoniverse expands.
encoded: We've still got a little over a year to wait, but it sounds as though the return of Doctor Who to our screens will be worth the anticipation. It was announced in late October that the sci-fi series would next air at Christmas 2026, with a one-off special written by showrunner Russell T Davies. In a recent update, Davies told RadioTimes.com that he was yet to officially begin work on the script, having been kept busy with spin-off series The War Between the Land and the Sea and upcoming Channel 4 drama Tip Toe. In a new interview with BBC Newsbeat, Davies reiterated that the Doctor Who production team haven't "started work" on the special yet, quipping, "I know what happens, but I better write it down soon in case I get run over by a bus." He did, however, confirmed that plot details have been shared with BBC bosses – and apparently what's to come left them "with jaws agape, loving it". Davies also recently shared a few cryptic clues with Doctor Who Magazine, writing in his latest column that the Christmas 2026 episode will feature the words "Bafflers" "Winternox" and "village". The last season of Doctor Who ended on a surprising twist, bringing Ncuti Gatwa’s time as the Doctor to a dramatic close. In the closing moments, the Doctor began to regenerate, only for the new incarnation to be revealed as a shock returning face: Billie Piper. Her brief appearance left fans stunned and set the Whoniverse buzzing with speculation about what comes next... Before we reach that next chapter, however, viewers won’t have long to wait for more adventures in this expanded universe, with new spin-off The War Between the Land and the Sea beginning tomorrow (Sunday, 7th December) on BBC One and iPlayer. The five-part series shifts the focus away from the Doctor and onto UNIT and an escalating global crisis as an ancient race from the oceans resurfaces, threatening humanity with open conflict. With Russell Tovey leading the cast and Russell T Davies once again at the helm, the series i…

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Fallout season 2 has a "delicious idea" to avoid confirming a canon ending for New Vegas
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date: 2025-12-06T08:00:30.000Z
creator: Rob Leane
subject: Gaming
subject: Sci-fi
subject: Technology
subject: TV
subject: Exclusive
subject: News
description: Fallout: New Vegas fans rejoice.
encoded: If you've been following the build up in hype for Fallout season 2, you will have seen a lot of chatter about this question: will the Amazon Prime Video showrunners have to decide a 'canon ending' for the 2010 video game Fallout: New Vegas? After all, the games and the TV series are all set in the same canonical timeline, and this will be the first time that the main characters in the show have spent any meaningful amount of time in a location that players have already explored and left their stamp on. And with Fallout: New Vegas being a game with lots of different factions for players to choose between, events can play out very differently from one person's save file to the next. Ahead of the arrival of Fallout season 2, we were able to put this question to one of its key producers, Jonathan Nolan, at the press junket. Did Nolan and company, as the rumour mill would have you believe, have to decide a canon ending to the game? View oEmbed on the source website "Turns out, no," Nolan told us. "I think [this is] one of the most delicious ideas that [showrunners] Geneva [Robertson-Dworet] and Graham [Wagner] and the rest of the team came up with for season two... "Knowing that, you know, that game, maybe more than any of the other games in the franchise, is sort of defined by the factionalism, the choices, the way it's all gonna work out... I'm old enough now to have seen that there is no definitive ending to anything in the real world, right? "You have these factions rise and fall, and all these sorts of things. So this delicious idea that when we're encountering Vegas 10 to 15 years after the events of the game, every faction thinks they won. And that's how the real world works, right? There is no end. There is no definitive happily ever after. "I think it's one of the things that the whole franchise has to say. It's one of the things that defines Fallout is, it's set after the end of the world. And yet what you're watching is all these different worlds being ushered…

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Stranger Things season 5 release schedule and runtimes: When are new episodes out?
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date: 2025-12-05T12:00:06.000Z
creator: Louise Griffin
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: Netflix
description: The end is almost here.
encoded: Stranger Things season 5 is finally upon us, with the recording-breaking first volume having dropped. Fans are now, naturally, already looking ahead to volume 2, which will land as a Christmas treat later this month. It's been three years since the last season but so far, this fifth and final season has delivered in a big way with its four newest episodes, which round up with a jaw-dropping final scene. It's now also been revealed just how long the finale will be, after months of speculation about runtimes. It's set to be one last, massive journey into the Upside Down as Netflix have revealed that the final ever episode will be a whopping 2 hours and 5 minutes long. The season so far has already seen Noah Schnapp's Will Byers come into his own in season 5, with volume 1 also giving us quite the unexpected character return. New characters have also been introduced, from Linda Hamilton's Dr Kay to Jake Connelly's Derek Turnbow, while Nell Fisher stuns in her role as Holly Wheeler. But how long are each of the episodes and when can we expect more? Read on for everything you need to know about the Stranger Things season 5's episode runtimes, as well as the full release schedule and episode titles. Want more from Stranger Things? Check out our review on season 5, or delve into the epic soundtrack that we'll be bopping along to for weeks. Stranger Things season 5 episode runtimes The Duffer Brothers revealed the runtimes for episodes 1-4 before release. There are some runtimes being reported for volume 2, but they're unconfirmed - so take them with a pinch of salt. Here's what we're looking at so far: Volume 1 Chapter One: The Crawl - 1 hour and 8 minutes Chapter Two: The Vanishing of Holly Wheeler - 54 minutes Chapter Three: The Turnbow Trap - 1 hour and 6 minutes Chapter Four: Sorcerer - 1 hour and 23 minutes Volume 2 Chapter Five: Shock Jock - reportedly 1 hour and 17 minutes Chapter Six: Escape from Camazotz - reportedly 58 minutes Chapter Seven: The Bridge - reported…

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Classic Doctor Who box set first look sees the Fifth Doctor and Tegan Jovanka reunite at site of beloved Dalek story
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date: 2025-12-05T10:21:52.000Z
creator: Morgan Jeffery
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: News
description: Destination: Daleks is written by Pete McTighe and also sees the return of another old face in a crowd-pleasing moment for fans.
encoded: Doctor Who has delivered a thrilling excursion into its own past to mark the upcoming release of The Collection: Season 21 Blu-ray set, with faces from the series' history returning. A new short adventure – Destination: Daleks, penned by The War Between the Land and the Sea co-writer Pete McTighe – has Peter Davison reprising his role as the Fifth Doctor, alongside companion Tegan, played once again by Janet Fielding. The pair arrive by TARDIS at Butler's Wharf on the south shore of the River Thames, London, the site of 1984 serial Resurrection of the Daleks – Tegan's final story as a regular companion. Discovering a slain soldier in possession of a data beacon, the pair are surprised to receive a desperate message from another old friend – Turlough, portrayed by Mark Strickson. Turlough was last seen in 1984's Planet of Fire, opting to leave the Doctor and Tegan behind to return to his homeworld of Trion – but now we learn that Trion has been invaded by an unknown aggressor. Turlough makes a distressed plea for the Doctor's help, only for the invaders of Trion to reveal themselves as... the Daleks! You can watch the full trailer for Doctor Who: The Collection: Season 21 set below – including the Destination: Daleks short. View oEmbed on the source website Alongside the newly-revealed Destination: Daleks short, Doctor Who: The Collection – Season 21 Blu-ray set will also feature a range of exclusive bonus material. Several stories receive updated special effects, including The Awakening, Frontios, Resurrection of the Daleks and The Caves of Androzani, while Warriors of the Deep is presented in a full Special Edition, featuring a four-part re-edit, newly-created visual effects and a 5.1 surround sound mix. New surround sound mixes are also included for The Awakening and The Caves of Androzani. Fans can also enjoy behind-the-scenes features exploring the making of Resurrection of the Daleks and The Twin Dilemma, a brand new audio commentary on The Awakening, as well a…

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Pluribus release schedule: When is episode 7 on Apple TV?
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date: 2025-12-05T09:30:19.000Z
creator: David Craig
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: Apple TV
subject: On demand
description: The high-concept new series comes from the mind behind Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul.
encoded: It almost doesn't feel as though three episodes is enough to wrap up the questions and confusion that continue to boggle our minds when it comes to Pluribus but thankfully, that's all fine when we're already confirmed to be getting a second series. Still, we continue to follow Rhea Seehorn's Carol trying to uncover the truth after she's tasked with saving the world's happiness. The most recent sixth episode sees Carol sharing a horrific discovery and learning new truths in the process whilst Mr Diabaté (Samba Schutte) lives life to the fullest in Sin City. The mind-bending sci-fi series comes from Vince Gilligan, who seems to return to his X Files roots after creating beloved dramas Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. Last week's episode also saw a voice cameo from Seehorn's Better Call Saul co-star Patrick Fabian, who was on the other end of the phone line when Seehorn picks up the phone. “They surprised me. I did not know about this,” she told TV Guide about Fabian’s inclusion in the episode, which the crew saved as a secret for the actress until she shot the scene. Since its premiere, the show has not only garnered five-star reviews, but it also broke Severance series 2's record for the biggest global drama series launch on Apple TV. If you've now seen episode 6, and are wondering when new episodes land, read on for everything you need to know about the release schedule for Pluribus on Apple TV. When is Pluribus episode 7 released on Apple TV? Pluribus episode 7 will be released on Apple TV on Friday 12th December 2025. Following its double-bill premiere, episodes will now be released at a rate of one-per-week, culminating with the series 1 finale on Boxing Day 2025 (26th December). How many episodes are in Pluribus series 1? Pluribus series 1 consists of nine episodes in total. However, that won't be the end of the new series! Apple TV has such faith in the project that it commissioned two series at once, with a second set of nine episodes to follow at a later da…

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Stranger Things season 5 cast: Full guide to actors
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date: 2025-12-04T17:33:33.000Z
creator: Nicola Austin
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: Netflix
description: Here’s your guide to the main nerds and newbies in Stranger Things season 5.
encoded: After almost a decade since the first season premiere, Stranger Things season 5 is finally upon us with the first four episodes. The fifth and final season of the Netflix show welcomes are favourites heroes back for one final battle against big bad Vecna (Jamie Campbell Bower). But with his whereabouts and plans unknown, and Hawkins under lockdown, this is far from an easy task. With countless plot threads and characters to do justice in season 5, fans will be pleased to hear that the Duffer Brothers have focused on this in season 5 rather than adding in loads of new additions to the cast. "We're doing our best to resist [adding new characters] for season 5," Matt Duffer previously told Indiewire. "We're trying not to do that so we can focus on the OG characters, I guess." However, there are some new faces in season 5, including Linda Hamilton as the mysterious new character, Dr Kay, and Jake Connelly as Derek Turnbow. So as we wait patiently for volume 2 to drop later in December, read on for everything you need to know about the returning and new cast members in Stranger Things season 5. Stranger Things season 5 cast: Full guide to actors and characters The following cast members are in Stranger Things 5. David Harbour as Jim Hopper Millie Bobby Brown as Eleven / Jane Hopper Winona Ryder as Joyce Byers Noah Schnapp as Will Byers Charlie Heaton as Jonathan Byers Finn Wolfhard as Mike Wheeler Natalia Dyer as Nancy Wheeler Cara Buono as Karen Wheeler Caleb McLaughlin as Lucas Sinclair Priah Ferguson as Erica Sinclair Gaten Matarazzo as Dustin Henderson Sadie Sink as Max Mayfield Joe Keery as Steve Harrington Maya Hawke as Robin Buckley Brett Gelman as Murray Bauman Jamie Campbell Bower as Henry Creel / One / Vecna Nell Fisher as Holly Wheeler Jake Connelly as Derek Turnbow Linda Hamilton as Dr. Kay Sherman Augustus as Lt Colonel Sullivan Alex Breaux as Lt Robert Akers Sherman Augustus as Lt Colonel Sullivan Amybeth McNulty as Vickie Joe Chrest as Ted Wheeler Clayton …

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Stranger Things season 5 release date and latest news
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date: 2025-12-04T17:21:12.000Z
creator: Louise Griffin
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: Netflix
subject: On demand
description: Hawkins's final battle is fast approaching.
encoded: The fifth and final season of Stranger Things is finally upon us, with the first four episodes available to watch now. But with the show having been running for almost a decade, there are countless storylines to conclude and characters to do justice. Speaking exclusively to RadioTimes.com, the Duffer brothers previously explained how they studied their favourite finales to try and work out how to approach the ending of Stranger Things. "We looked at Six Feet Under, which is one of the great finales that I've ever seen. We looked at Breaking Bad, we looked at Friday Night Lights, so there was definitely a handful of them that we looked and studied. Not for the plot specifically, but just like, why did that work for us and other fans of those shows?" Matt Duffer added of the Stranger Things finale: "There's a sense of inevitability. When you're looking at shows that don't work, or the endings that don't work, it is when it feels like sometimes the shows are trying too hard to surprise fans or do something different. "So we want it to feel very much in line with the show and the endings for each of the characters to feel inevitable. That's what we're striving for." It looks as if season 5 could well live up to expectations, however, if the dazzling Stranger Things trailers – which have generated enormous chatter about who might die in the finale – are anything to go by. Are you excited to learn all the secrets that Stranger Things season 5 has in store? Fear not: we've got everything you need to know about the upcoming run, which is dropping in three epic volumes. Stranger Things season 5 release date: When is it coming out in the UK? The first four episodes of Stranger Things season 5 (aka Volume 1) landed on Wednesday 26th November in the US and on Thursday 27th November in the UK, meaning they're available to watch now. The next three episodes (aka Volume 2) will be released on Christmas Day (Thursday 25th December) in the US and on Boxing Day (Friday 26th December)…

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Stranger Things season 5 soundtrack: All the songs in volume 1
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date: 2025-12-04T13:05:57.000Z
creator: Louise Griffin
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: Netflix
description: The '80s bangers are back!
encoded: *Warning: Spoilers ahead for Stranger Things season 5 episodes 1-4.* After a three-year hiatus, Stranger Things is finally back with its hotly-anticipated fifth and final instalment. Musically, season 5 has a lot to live up to after season 4's iconic scene involving Max (Sadie Sink) coming face-to-face with Vecna – to the tune of Kate Bush's Running Up That Hill – went viral and resulted in the track becoming a global hit decades after its release. And well, fortunately, the new instalment doesn't disappoint. So far, in volume 1, we've seen the return of Kate Bush, with ABBA, Michael Jackson, Diana Ross and The Chordettes also featuring. Matt and Ross Duffer, the show's creators, carefully chose the music alongside music supervisor Nora Felder. While we wait patiently for volume 2 and 3, which will no doubt be filled with more bangers, grab your Walkman (or streaming service of your choice) and read on for the Stranger Things season 5, volume 1 tracklist! Alternatively, if you've already raced through Stranger Things, check out our ending explained! All the songs on the Stranger Things season 5, volume 1 soundtrack Episode 1 – The Crawl Rockin' Robin - Michael Jackson Pretty in Pink - Psychedelic Furs Upside Down - Diana Ross Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God) - Kate Bush Upside Down - Diana Ross (end credits) Episode 2 – The Vanishing of Holly Wheeler Fernando - ABBA Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God) - Kate Bush Mr Sandman - The Chordettes (end credits) Music supervisor Felder recently opened up about the striking use of ABBA's Fernando in season 2, which soundtracked Karen Wheeler's (Cara Buono) fight against the Demogorgon. “I particularly enjoy how ABBA’s Fernando not only feels so perfectly Karen as she preps for her bath time, but it also builds in a unique way that heightens the accelerating terror that plays out through the horrific scenes that follow,” Felder told Tudum. The song wasn't the first choice for the scene, but, after it proved impossibl…

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Red Dwarf confirmed to air every episode on TV again from this weekend after broadcaster scrapped new special
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date: 2025-12-03T17:32:19.000Z
creator: Louise Griffin
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: News
description: Ready to return to Red Dwarf?
encoded: Red Dwarf will return to screens from this weekend, with U&Dave set to show classic episodes of the beloved sitcom from the very beginning. The broadcaster will air three episodes every Saturday night from 8:15pm, starting this Saturday with the very first episode, brilliantly titled The End. Fans who can't wait to watch can also stream the episodes on U. The beloved comedy series, starring Craig Charles, Chris Barrie, Danny John-Jules, and Robert Llewellyn (who joined the cast in season 3), follows the last human, Dave Lister, who wakes up three million years after a radiation leak wiped out the crew of the mining ship Red Dwarf. Running for 10 series, the show was hugely popular - and was even due to return with a new special this year. However, co-creator Doug Naylor previously confirmed that the new episode was scrapped by UKTV last year. A spokesperson for UKTV told RadioTimes.com at the time: "UKTV has no current plans to commission further episodes of Red Dwarf. "It's been a privilege to work with Doug Naylor and the cast in a relationship that began with the Back to Earth specials, which premiered to 4 million viewers, and has subsequently produced three full series, a retrospective and Red Dwarf's first ever feature length, The Promised Land." However, Naylor has since shared with RadioTimes.com that there's "absolutely" a chance of the episode, which was set to see Craig Charles's Lister meeting his younger self, being shopped around to other channels. "Absolutely, yeah, there's always that possibility," he said. "It's public knowledge now this week, because I've announced it, and so now we will go out. The [cast] are really keen to do more. View Green Video on the source website "I've also done two thirds of a movie called Out of the Red where the guys play fictitious versions of themselves, and there's real interest in that as well, both from a distributor and from a production company. "In fact, I had a meeting about that this morning, so there's that p…

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Fallout season 2 will see Lucy's moral compass "eroding" amid surprising choices, reveals Ella Purnell
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date: 2025-12-03T17:01:51.000Z
creator: Elle Osili Wood
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: Amazon Prime Video
subject: Interview
subject: Magazine
description: She may be fighting monsters in a post-apocalyptic world in US video-game adaptation Fallout, but all British star Ella Purnell wants is an early night and a cup of tea.
encoded: This article first appeared in Radio Times magazine. Fallout is one of those shows that lays waste to your sleep schedule; a big-budget, post-apocalyptic adventure that’s far more fun than the end of the world has any right to be, and almost impossible to turn off. But as you’re halfway through a late-night binge, watching Lucy MacLean fight mutants and dodge bullets, the woman who plays her, Ella Purnell, will already be asleep. “I’m like an old lady who’s in bed at nine o’clock every night,” the 29-year-old actor laughs. “If you’d told me that ten years ago, I’d have said, ‘No way.’ But now, it’s a foam roller and a cup of tea. That’s all I need.” It’s a far cry from her on-screen antics, but Purnell could be forgiven for wanting to slow down after filming Amazon’s high-profile adaptation of the video game franchise Fallout. Since 1997, that game has seen more than 50 million players explore a post-nuclear-war America, trading bottle caps for currency, fighting off irradiated monsters and aligning with – or avoiding – the warring factions formed by survivors. But for all its fanfare, the TV version of Fallout landed in Purnell’s inbox like any other role. She’d never wandered its wastelands, strapped on a Pip-Boy computer or even heard of the game. “I really didn’t know much about the project,” she admits. “I was bad, and didn’t even google it, because I was busy filming [the US survival drama] Yellowjackets.” So what convinced her wasn’t Fallout’s mythos or millions of fans, but the human nature of Lucy MacLean, the show’s sheltered yet spirited lead, exploring this wild new world after growing up in an underground bunker (called a Vault). “They said to me she’s the kind of person that could star in a toothpaste commercial, but also could maybe kill you,” says Purnell. “And I was, like, yeah, that sounds like me.” Of course, once she signed on, everything became real. “It wasn’t until I got the job, and I started doing my research and my prep for the character, t…

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Stranger Things season 5 breaks major all-time record for Netflix as series finale runtime confirmed
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date: 2025-12-03T10:21:43.000Z
creator: Louise Griffin
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: Netflix
subject: News
description: Stranger Things has officially broken a Netflix record.
encoded: Stranger Things has officially broken a Netflix record with the release of season 5 volume 1 – and is it any surprise? As viewers delved into the long-awaited return to Hawkins in the first four episodes, Netflix has reported that the show has racked up whopping 59.6 million views in its first five days. Season 4, in comparison, opened with 287 million hours watched (which was Netflix's preferred metric at the time). According to Variety, that translates to about 22 million views, marking an increase of 171 per cent – although season 4's figure was only across three days as opposed to season 5's five, so these numbers should be taken with a pinch of salt. Either way, it's the best premiere week for an English language series, with the show only being beaten overall by seasons 2 and 3 of Korean series Squid Game, which became an international phenomenon. Now, after a surprise ending to episode 4, which finally saw Noah Schnapp's Will Byers get his moment to shine, fans are not so patiently awaiting volume 2, and the finale, which has been almost a decade in the making. Thankfully, tidbits of information are emerging. In the US, tickets have gone on sale for the Stranger Things finale on the big screen – and it's revealed the last episode's runtime. Clocking in at a massive 2 hours and 5 minutes, it seems there will be plenty of time to wrap up each and every thread. After all, the creators of the show, the Duffer Brothers, have promised that they're going to do every single character justice, with endings that will feel "inevitable" for them. Previously chatting exclusively to RadioTimes.com, Matt Duffer said: "There's a sense of inevitability. When you're looking at shows that don't work, or the endings that don't work, it is when it feels like sometimes the shows are trying too hard to surprise fans or do something different. "So we want it to feel very much in line with the show and the endings for each of the characters to feel inevitable. That's what we're striv…

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The War Between the Land and the Sea review: Doctor Who spin-off could turn the tide for the Whoniverse
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date: 2025-12-02T18:00:20.000Z
creator: Louise Griffin
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: Review
description: The Whoniverse spin-off should tempt even those disillusioned with Doctor Who.
encoded: This review is based on episodes 1 and 2 of The War Between the Land and the Sea. At such a crucial time for Doctor Who, it was either sink or swim for spin-off The War Between the Land and the Sea. Thankfully, the series stays afloat in a way that Doctor Who hasn't always managed of late. The five-part series, the title of which I'm going to have to abbreviate for fear of using up my entire word count with just a few mentions, follows Russell Tovey's Barclay Pierre-Dupont, who's just your average bloke (albeit one with a rather aristocratic name), a junior staffer at UNIT who usually spends his days arranging transport for the powers-that-be in the organisation. But, after a series of unlikely events that see him replace a much more senior recruit on a top secret mission, he witnesses a horrifying incident, which leads to an encounter with a species that has secretly been inhabiting the oceans of our planet. And, quite understandably, they are not happy. Before long, Barclay comes face-to-face with the leader of this species, Salt (played by Gugu Mbatha-Raw) and is thrust into the spotlight as, to every politician, diplomat and world leader's chagrin, he's dragged into attempting to stop a major inter-species conflict. No pressure, then. <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2025/11/541153-8570b41.jpg" width="5197" height="3465" alt="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." title="541153" /> At a first thought, the Sea Devils might seem a strange choice to bring back for a full spin-off, especially when compared to other iconic foes like the Daleks and Cybermen. At one point, it was also reported that The War Between was going to be an anthology show about various different Who monsters, with some fans being disa…

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From season 4: Release date speculation, casting updates, latest news
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date: 2025-12-02T12:10:06.000Z
creator: Gavia Baker Whitelaw
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: NOW
subject: Sky
description: It's going to be quite the wait for season 4.
encoded: It's an exciting time for fans of MGM's best horror hit, with From season 4 getting a big production update. The series, starring Harold Perrineau and following the residents of the nightmarish small town that fans call Fromville, has officially wrapped production. While we've still got a while to wait until we see season 4, it does mean we're inching ever closer to finding out some answers after the cliffhanger of season 3's ending, including what's behind the arrival of a mysterious new villain known as The Man in Yellow, and what on Earth is going on with Julie and her time travel. But when can we expect new episodes to arrive? Here's everything we know about From season 4, from its likely release date, to some exciting casting news. From season 4 release date speculation From season 4 will premiere on MGM+ in 2026. Given that the season started filming in summer 2025, we expect it to air early in the year. In November, MGM confirmed that From season 4 has officially wrapped filming, sharing a video of the cast members celebrating on social media (which you can check out below) and the caption: "#FROM has officially wrapped and is coming soon to @mgmplus!" View oEmbed on the source website This 2026 release date was confirmed by Deadline, along with the news that season 4 has been filming in Nova Scotia, Canada, where the previous three seasons were filmed. Stay tuned for more news! Which cast members could return in From season 4? Amid characters returning in from season 3, a new face will also be joining the main cast of From season 4! Sophia, described as "a sheltered and vulnerable pastor’s daughter," will be played by Julia Doyle, who previously appeared in the teen comedy series Astrid and Lilly Save the World. While the rest of the cast hasn't officially been confirmed, we can expect these lead actors to return in some capacity in season 4: Harold Perrineau as Boyd Stevens Catalina Sandino Moreno as Tabitha Matthews David Alpay as Jade Herrera Elizabeth Sa…

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The War Between the Land and the Sea: Release date and news for Doctor Who spin-off
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date: 2025-12-02T12:00:52.000Z
creator: Gavia Baker Whitelaw
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: On demand
description: The new spin-off will see UNIT fending off an attack from the Homo Aqua, formerly known as the Sea Devils.
encoded: We're still just over a year away from Doctor Who returning for its 2026 Christmas special, but thankfully, fans have got a brand-new spin-off series arriving to tide them over until then. The War Between the Land and the Sea, a five-part standalone miniseries, follows on from previous spin-offs such as Torchwood, The Sarah Jane Adventures and Class, and features a number of returning stars in both new and existing roles. Starring Russell Tovey, Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Jemma Redgrave among others, the series has been created by Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies and longtime Doctor Who writer Pete McTighe – and the latter has teased we will see plenty of Easter eggs tying it to that show's history. Speaking exclusively with RadioTimes.com, McTighe said: "There are absolutely Easter eggs to be seen – if you get the pause button ready, you'll be seeing plenty of stuff." But what is The War Between the Land and the Sea about and when can we expect to watch it? Here's everything we know so far. When will The War Between the Land and the Sea be released? <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2025/08/539619-72a4712.jpg" width="4743" height="3162" alt="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." title="539619" /> The War Between the Land and the Sea will start airing on BBC One and BBC iPlayer at 8:30pm on Sunday 7th December 2025. Episodes 1 and 2 will air back to back, with episodes 3 and 4 airing and week later, and episode 5, the finale, airing on its own the week after that. For international viewers, it will arrive on Disney Plus at some point in 2026. Speculation on the release date for the series has gone back and forth, with it once being announced the series would air next year. It was finally confirmed to be…

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Stranger Things season 5 volume 1 ending explained: What happened to Will and who does [spoiler] have prisoner?
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date: 2025-12-02T11:45:06.000Z
creator: Louise Griffin
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: Netflix
description: Your ultimate breakdown of every twist and turn in Stranger Things season 5 volume 1. Buckle in and beware of spoilers.
encoded: *Warning: Major spoilers ahead for Stranger Things season 5 episodes 1-4.* The wait is officially over, and Stranger Things season 5 volume 1 is here – with a jaw-dropping ending that has left fans desperate for the next instalment. The final battle has begun, with Vecna/Henry (Jamie Campbell Bower) targeting the children of Hawkins, starting with Holly Wheeler (Nell Fisher), and the gang desperately attempting to stop him for good. Meanwhile, Linda Hamilton's Dr Kay has been holding a very important person from Eleven's (Millie Bobby Brown) past prisoner, with Will Byers (Noah Schnapp) having some incredible powers to stop the Demogorgons from massacring his friends. So, as we embark on the wait for the new episodes and the highly anticipated finale, here's the ending to Stranger Things season 5 volume 1 broken down. Alternatively, delve into the show's epic soundtrack, or revisit everything you need to know from season 4. Stranger Things season 5 volume 1 ending explained with full spoilers What happened to Will Byers and how did he stop the Demogorgons? The final scene of episode 4 shows Will using his connection to Vecna to stop the Demogorgons in their tracks and prevent them from killing his friends, leaning on happy memories with his loved ones Intriguingly, the final shot of the episode shows Will's nose bleeding in the same way that Eleven's does when she uses her powers, indicating that he's adopted some similar powers to her. Will we see Will and Eleven defeat Vecna together? Stranger things have happened... The final scenes of episode 4 show Will, Joyce and co's mission to rescue the targeted children thwarted, as they face up to not only the military, but also a swarm of Demogorgons and, eventually, Vecna himself. As the Demogorgons raise hell, Vecna paralyses Will and taunts him, telling him he was easy to break. But this time, Will is able to fight back. The first scene of episode 1 made it clear that Will and Vecna have been connected since his disap…

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It: Welcome to Derry release schedule – when is episode 7 released?
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date: 2025-12-01T10:00:14.000Z
creator: David Craig
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: NOW
subject: On demand
subject: Sky
description: The secret history of Pennywise the Clown comes to light in Sky and NOW's sci-fi horror.
encoded: It looks as though another clown is in town as It: Welcome to Derry episode 6 has revealed a closer look at the mysterious Periwinkle the clown. It was a bit of a long time coming until Pennywise arrived on our screens but it's safe to say his grand entrance was worth the wait, leaving fans on tenterhooks until the latter half of the season. The creative team behind the Stephen King adaptation made the bold decision to withhold the iconic villain for the first half of the series, while expanding the lore of the demonic entity in ways that have left fans divided. Now though, it seems that the horror is poised to kick into high gear, with Bill Skarsgård's Pennywise back on our screens and more frightening than ever. The most recent episode however also dug deeper into the story of Ingrid Kersh, with some of the revelations set to really surprise viewers. Of course, nothing quite beats the fear of seeing Pennywise on our screens, with the young cast of It: Welcome to Derry recalling their first time seeing Pennywise on the set in an interview with RadioTimes.com (see video above). "Once we got to that official scene, when we got to see him, it was so scary," said Amanda Christine, who plays Ronnie. "It was like, 'Oh my gosh! I've never been afraid of clowns, but at this moment I'm terrified." Co-star Matilda Lawler, who plays Marge, agreed that Skarsgård's Pennywise makes for an "imposing" sight, which is just "as terrifying in person – if not more – than it is on screen". But what can fans expect from the next instalment of It: Welcome to Derry, and when will it arrive? Here's everything you need to know about when episode 6 is released. When is It: Welcome to Derry episode 7 released? It: Welcome to Derry episode 7 will be released on Monday 8th December in the UK (and Sunday 7th November in the US via HBO). The next chapter, titled Neibolt Street, will first broadcast at 2am on Sky Atlantic, before a repeat later that day at the more reasonable time of 9pm. Alternat…

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Doctor Who star hints Kate Lethbridge-Stewart might not survive The War Between the Land and the Sea
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date: 2025-12-01T08:00:25.000Z
creator: Morgan Jeffery
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: Exclusive
subject: News
subject: Video
description: Jemma Redgrave is back in action in The War Between the Land and the Sea.
encoded: Whovians considering skipping the upcoming spinoff series The War Between the Land and the Sea may have to think again following the latest tease from a major fan favourite Doctor Who star. In the Doctor’s absence, UNIT’s Commander-in-Chief Kate Lethbridge-Stewart (Jemma Redgrave) steps up to try to halt an impending attack from the Sea Devils in this five-part standalone story. Likened to Independence Day, The War Between the Land and the Sea explores a growing conflict between humanity and the ocean dwellers, who are enraged by the state of the sea due to the pollution and the climate crisis. To try and avert the looming international conflict, Lethbridge-Stewart and her team - in particular, low-level UNIT operative and unlikely ambassador Barclay Pierre-DuPont (Russell Tovey) - attempt to reason with the Classic era villains. But will everyone make it out alive? Star Jemma Redgrave isn’t so sure, as she exclusively told RadioTimes.com: “If she survives this series, I don't know where she can go next…” The Doctor Who star continued: “But I've had a most extraordinary time and journey with this character and through different series of Doctor Who and now through this series.” “And every time I get the call, it feels like another gift. Long may it last.” Writer Pete McTighe added: “The character of Kate Lethbridge-Stewart... I think if you're a huge fan of Doctor Who and you know that legacy character and you love that character like I do, I think you'll be very surprised about the journey that she goes on through the show. Her character arc, in particular for Doctor Who fans, is probably the most surprising.” The fan favourite character was first portrayed by Beverley Cressman back in 1995, before Jemma Redgrave debuted in the reintroduced role in the 2012 episode "The Power of Three". She’ll also be joined by fellow UNIT colleagues Colonel Christofer Ibrahim (Alexander Devrient) and Scientific Advisor Shirley Anne Bingham (Ruth Madeley), along with General Austin…

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Doctor Who boss reveals the huge impact of The Doctor's absence from new spin-off
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date: 2025-11-30T10:58:26.000Z
creator: Louise Griffin
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: BBC
subject: News
description: The Time Lord will be nowhere to be seen in the upcoming series.
encoded: Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies has opened up about how the Doctor's absence will impact upcoming spin-off The War Between the Land and the Sea. UNIT and co will be forced to deal with a world-threatening crisis, with the Time Lord nowhere to be seen in the new five-part series, which will see classic Doctor Who monsters the Sea Devils emerge from the oceans and confront humanity. Teasing what's to come, Davies explained: "One of the most interesting things you can do with Doctor Who is to take the Doctor out. This is a world without the Doctor, and we’re seeing how we cope as the human race. There are monsters, there's romance, there are chases, there's gunfights." He added: "It’s little bit tougher than Doctor Who, it takes on tougher themes, and people have tougher reactions in it, again, because there's no Doctor. "Normally the Doctor has a magic blue doorway they can take everybody safely through, that safety net has gone. You very much find these characters up against the wall and pushed to the limit." The War Between the Land and the Sea will star Russell Tovey as "everyman" Barclay, who suddenly has to take on a crucial role as the Earth faces a major conflict. Over the course of the season, he'll form an unexpected bond with Gugu Mbatha-Raw's Salt. While the new series is separate to Doctor Who, writer Pete McTighe has promised there will be Easter eggs for Whovians. Speaking to RadioTimes.com, he said: "There are absolutely Easter eggs to be seen – if you get the pause button ready, you'll be seeing plenty of stuff.” “What's great about the Sea Devils as a civilisation is we didn't really know much about them before,” Davies explains. “Essentially, they were monsters on a beach in Portsmouth, or in Sea Base, we didn't really delve into their culture and their society, and that's what we're able to do a lot more of here.” And it looks like Whovians will finally get a glimpse at their home world. “We spend a lot more time with them, we actually go to …

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The War Between the Land and the Sea writer promises Easter Eggs for fans of classic Doctor Who
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date: 2025-11-29T14:00:20.000Z
creator: Morgan Jeffery
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: Exclusive
subject: News
subject: Video
description: The Sea Devils await!
encoded: Fans of the Whoniverse will no doubt be keeping their eyes peeled for any familiar faces and nods to the wider Doctor Who franchise when spinoff The War Between the Land and the Sea debuts on the BBC next week. The Earth-based drama explores an impending conflict between mankind and returning foes the Sea Devils, as the Unified Intelligence Taskforce (UNIT) are forced to step up in the Doctor’s absence. The series features the return of a whole host of characters, including Jemma Redgrave, Alexander Devrient and Ruth Madeley reprising their UNIT roles, along with Colin McFarlane returning as General Austin Pierce from Torchwood: Children of Earth. And with the focus on the Sea Devils - who were last seen clashing with Jodie Whittaker’s Thirteenth Doctor in the 2022 special Legend of the Sea Devils - fans are finally set to discover more about this formidable but somewhat mysterious foe. When asked about ties to the wider Doctor Who universe, writer Pete McTighe revealed: “There are absolutely Easter eggs to be seen – if you get the pause button ready, you'll be seeing plenty of stuff.” <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2025/11/541153-8570b41.jpg" width="5197" height="3465" alt="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." title="541153" /> “What's great about the Sea Devils as a civilisation is we didn't really know much about them before,” Davies explains. “Essentially, they were monsters on a beach in Portsmouth, or in Sea Base, we didn't really delve into their culture and their society, and that's what we're able to do a lot more of here.” And it looks like Whovians will finally get a glimpse at their home world. “We spend a lot more time with them, we actually go to their world in episode 3, which is incredib…

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Doctor Who favourite Mandip Gill teases "furthering" relationship between Thirteen and Yaz in new adventures
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date: 2025-11-28T17:01:38.000Z
creator: Gareth McLean
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: Interview
subject: Magazine
description: "I know a lot of people cared about and invested in [it]. I know I did."
encoded: This article first appeared in Radio Times magazine. What’s the view from your sofa? A massive pouffe to put my legs on and a lovely-sized TV. But what I really like to look at are memorabilia from shows that I’ve done, because when I think of the show, I think of the people. What kind of memorabilia? By the TV, there’s a gold frame from Can You Keep a Secret?, a sitcom that I filmed this year with Dawn French and Mark Heap [coming to BBC One in early 2026]. I’m really proud of it. I’ve seen bits of it five or six times and they still make me laugh. As a wrap gift, Dawn bought us each a lovely plate with Can You Keep a Secret? written around the rim, so I’ve got that out, too. Any other notable pieces? One of the presents that Jodie Whittaker bought me when we were doing Doctor Who [Gill played the Doctor’s companion Yasmin Khan] was this gorgeous lamp with a massive round bulb. The bulb has blown now and I can’t afford to replace it, but it’s not just an ornament because it wasn’t just a lamp. I look at it and I think of the show and of Jodie. In the kitchen, I’ve got a piece of fan art. Someone engraved Jodie and me in the last scene of Doctor Who onto a piece of cork, and it’s so beautiful. You reunited with Jodie to do Doctor Who audio dramas. How was that? So good. You’ve gone back to characters you adore, you’re working with these amazing people and also having such a laugh. They don’t need a budget for location so these stories can go anywhere – and you don’t need to learn your lines. And I get to spend 72 hours in a room with one of my best friends! We further that relationship between the Doctor and Yas that I know a lot of people cared about and invested in. I know I did. Your current TV drama series, Cooper & Fry, is adapted from the novels of Stephen Booth about an odd couple of Peak District detectives. Are you an avid reader? I started reading self-help books as an adult and everyone was like, “Are you OK?” Now I’m reading what I would call “warm books…

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Russell T Davies argues new Doctor Who spin-off tackling climate change is only political because it has "no choice"
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date: 2025-11-28T17:01:27.000Z
creator: Sarfraz Manzoor
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: Climate - Sustainable contributions within wider content
subject: Interview
subject: Magazine
description: "I don't have to get on a high horse at all... I would be lying if I didn't mention these things."
encoded: This article first appeared in Radio Times magazine. When Russell T Davies goes walking near his home in Swansea, he follows the same path: over the hill, down to Langland Bay and along the seafront, until he reaches a weathered bench looking straight out to the water. “They’ve just rebuilt the sea wall there,” he says, “but you watch them, thinking they’ll have to rebuild it again in a few years’ time because of rising sea levels. You can’t live next to the sea and not be aware of this stuff.” Of course, when Davies isn’t staring out to sea, he’s creating some of the most acclaimed television drama of our time – his credits include such landmark works as Queer as Folk, Years and Years and It’s a Sin, not to mention his time as executive producer on Doctor Who. It was perhaps inevitable, given where he lives, that Davies’s anxieties about the environment might inspire his work. But how? “The problem with climate change is that it’s very hard to write about,” he says. “No one has yet worked out how to write about the weather changing slowly while we ignore it.” It was one of Davies’s neighbours who unwittingly helped him crack the problem. “There’s a marvellous woman who lives three doors down from me who is 70 years old,” he says. “I once met her and she was dressed as a fish with her friends marching up and down the seafront – protesting about climate change and saying, ‘This sea front will be gone in 20 years and these houses will be gone.’ “So I started thinking about that and put that together with my Doctor Who mind, which is always looking for new ways to invade the Earth, and it all coalesced into this story.” Enter a whole load of men and women in much more impressive, screen-ready fish costumes. The War Between the Land and the Sea, Davies’s new five-part BBC drama, is about climate change, water pollution and the damage being done to the world’s oceans by mankind. But it’s also an enormously entertaining sci-fi series about an ancient species rising from t…

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Doctor Who spin-off confirms alternative pop music icon for soundtrack as release date revealed
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date: 2025-11-28T15:00:03.000Z
creator: Molly Moss
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: BBC One
subject: News
subject: On demand
subject: Video
description: The soundtrack will feature a cover of David Bowie’s Heroes by Alison Goldfrapp and Lorne Balfe.
encoded: The release date for The War Between the Land and the Sea’s soundtrack has been confirmed, with the BBC revealing it will feature a cover track by pop icon Alison Goldfrapp. The soundtrack for the upcoming Doctor Who spin-off, which will feature an original score by Lorne Balfe, will be available on digital platforms on 5th December. The album will also feature a cover of David Bowie’s Heroes by Goldfrapp and Balfe, which is set to be released on 12th December. Speaking exclusively to RadioTimes.com about the cover, composer Balfe recently said that he’s “working on a great song with Alison Goldfrapp which is going to be very special, story-wise, but also musically-wise… it’s a musical moment." Goldfrapp said in a statement: "Covering ‘Heroes’ felt deeply connected to the spirit of the series which is about resilience and unity in the face of overwhelming forces. Working with Lorne was a wonderful experience, his ability to weave emotion and cinematic vision into orchestral textures brought a new dimension to Heroes.” Balfe added: “Creating the score for The War Between Land and Sea felt like composing at the boundary of two worlds – where the modern day meets the ancient sea. I wanted to draw the audience into a journey of mystery, wonder, and conflict, and I hope every note echoes humanity’s struggle to find balance with forces beyond their understanding.” Russell T Davies added: “Lorne’s music soars from the land to the sea and then high into the skies, it’s so beautiful.” Set in the Whonuiverse, The War Between the Land and the Sea will revolve around the military organisation UNIT as they are forced to deal with the arrival of an ancient species, the Sea Devils. The series will star Russell Tovey and Gugu Mbatha-Raw alongside numerous recurring Doctor Who actors. The War Between the Land and the Sea is coming to BBC One and BBC iPlayer from 7th December. Add The War Between the Land and the Sea to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download …

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Why was Holly Wheeler recast in Stranger Things season 5? Nell Fisher character explained
type: item
date: 2025-11-28T14:13:36.000Z
creator: Nicola Austin
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: Netflix
description: The youngest member of the Wheeler family is finally getting her time to shine.
encoded: Following almost 10 years of D&D campaigns, duets and a discovery of Eggo’s, the final adventure in Hawkins is upon us – and fans have not been left disappointed by the showdown in Stranger Things season 5 volume 1. With the town under military quarantine, multiple rifts opening up and Vecna (Jamie Campbell Bower) still looming large. the party members are going to need all the help they can get to defeat the big bad once and for all. Stranger Things has always been a close-knit family-and-friends affair, with the main party’s relatives all tangled up in the strange events. This time round, one of the youngest cast members has stepped up to the plate. Holly Wheeler, the younger sister of Mike and Nancy Wheeler (Finn Wolfhard and Natalia Dyer), has entered the fray – with a new actor being welcomed to Netflix's flagship sci-fi series in the role. Here's everything we know about Holly's recasting and what part she plays in the fifth instalment. Already raced through season 5 volume 1? Check out our ending explained, or delve into the soundtrack of season 5. Why was Holly Wheeler recast in Stranger Things season 5? With Holly now older and set to play more of a substantial role – promoted from supporting cast to the main party – the Duffer Brothers have opted to recast the role, bringing in an older and more experienced actor. Holly Wheeler has been there from the start, witnessing the very fabric of Joyce Byers's (Winona Ryder) walls shift from the inter-dimensional effects of a Demogorgon searching for Will (Noah Schnapp) back in season 1. Originally played by twins Anniston and Tinsley Price since 2016, the youngest of the Wheeler children has quite literally grown up over the course of the show’s four seasons. But with season 5 of Stranger Things set in the Autumn of 1987 - approximately a year after the heartbreaking events of season 4 (miss you, Eddie Munson!) – there’s another time jump to contend with. While this shift helps age up the main characters to match …

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From season 4 gets major production update as fans eagerly await hit show's return
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date: 2025-11-28T11:29:58.000Z
creator: Phoebe Kowhai Barnes
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: News
subject: NOW
subject: Sky
description: Filming for the new season began back in June.
encoded: There's exciting news for From fans with the announcement that filming of the eagerly anticipated fourth season of the MGM+ horror show has officially wrapped. From has picked up quite a cult following among horror and sci-fi fans since its debut back in February 2022 and viewers have been desperate for new episodes. Shortly before the finale of season 3 had aired, showrunner Jeff Pinkner announced that the series would be back for a fourth season – production on which started earlier this year. The cast made up of Harold Perrineau, Catalina Sandino Moreno, David Alpay, Elizabeth Saunders, Scott McCord, Ricky He, Chloe Van Landschoot, Kaelen Ohm, Pegah Ghafoori, Corteon Moore, Hannah Cheramy, Simon Webster, Avery Konrad, Robert Joy, Samantha Brown, AJ Simmons, Nathan D Simmons and Douglas E Hughes have been filming in Nova Scotia, Canada since June. But now, the show's official social media accounts have confirmed that filming has ended, saying: "BRB decoding every frame of this video for clues on Season 4 #FROM has officially wrapped and is coming soon to @mgmplus!" It also shared a 30-second video of the cast messing around on the set celebrating that filming had wrapped, which got fans extremely excited with one responding: "ok, now start filming season 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10." View oEmbed on the source website An exact release date has yet to be confirmed but it has been reported that the new episodes will drop sometime in 2026 of which there will be 10, akin to the show's previous seasons. Season 3 ended on some characteristically bizarre cliffhangers which included the arrival of a mysterious new villain known as The Man in the Yellow Suit, and a time travel storyline involving the teenage Julie. Whilst we have no specifics, From's creator John Griffin did share some hints about upcoming storylines alongside the season 4 renewal. He said: "In season 4, a new journey begins. The question is whether it will lead our characters home, or deeper into this unrelentin…

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Take a trip back through 62 years of Doctor Who in Radio Times covers
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date: 2025-11-28T09:47:24.000Z
creator: Louise Griffin
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: 60 Days of Doctor Who
subject: BBC
subject: BBC iPlayer
subject: Exclusive
description: What's your favourite?
encoded: When it comes to the history of Doctor Who, Radio Times has got it covered. From the earliest days of the iconic sci-fi through to its cancellation in 1989 and revival in 2005, Radio Times has documented everything. Most recently Doctor Who has celebrated a massive 62 years on screen – so, to mark the milestone, we're looking back on our Doctor Who-themed Radio Times covers and the icons who featured. Check out the gallery below for some of our favourites: View Gallery on the source website It's a busy time for Doctor Who, with the upcoming spin-off, The War Between the Land and the Sea, set to air this December. The BBC also recently confirmed the future of the main show, revealing that the deal with Disney is no longer in place. However, the Doctor and the TARDIS will be back in action next Christmas, with showrunner Russell T Davies set to pen a new festive special. Recently chatting exclusively to RadioTimes.com, Davies revealed the status of that special. Asked whether he's started writing the special, Davies told us: "Not at the moment because I'm busy on [The War Between the Land and the Sea]. I'm also shooting a show in Manchester, so next year my plate clears and we'll get to work on that." While he's keeping quiet on the details, Davies also confirmed he's got the plot all worked out, saying: "I know exactly what happens in it, don't worry about that." The War Between the Land and the Sea is coming to BBC One and BBC iPlayer from 7th December. Doctor Who is available to watch on BBC iPlayer. Add The War Between the Land and the Sea to your watchlist on the <a id="OWA8b702c45-bee9-94e4-f018-57518e78041b" class="x_OWAAutoLink" title="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" href="https://www.radiotimes.com/download-the-app/?af_xp=custom&pid=website&c=editorial_content&is_retargeting=true&af_reengagement_window=30d" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-o…

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Doctor Who boss reveals how new spin-off is linked to Torchwood: Children of Earth
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date: 2025-11-28T08:00:13.000Z
creator: Morgan Jeffery
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: Exclusive
subject: News
subject: Video
description: There's one big link between the two spin-offs.
encoded: As Doctor Who fans prepare to dive head-first into a brand new spin-off with the forthcoming five-part series The War Between the Land and the Sea, the show’s creator and franchise stalwart – has opened up about any further Whoniverse connections. The mini series features UNIT (Unified Intelligence Taskforce) commander-in-chief Kate Lethbridge-Stewart (Jemma Redgrave), Colonel Christofer Ibrahim (Alexander Devrient) and newcomer Barclay (Russell Tovey), as they attempt to halt the growing international crisis between mankind and the Doctor’s old enemy, The Sea Devils. Along with spotlighting the iconic ancient foes – who first faced off against Jon Pertwee’s Third Doctor back in 1972 – the new chapter has direct links to early noughties spin-off Torchwood, particularly its third season, Children of Earth, most prominently, the return of Colin McFarlane's General Austin Pierce. When asked about potential ties, showrunner and writer Russell T Davies exclusively told RadioTimes.com: “I think you’ll have fun if you watch this and Children of Earth together, because they’re both about alien species – or otherworldly species – encountering the human race in an ambassadorial context.” Eagle-eyed Torchwood fans will undoubtedly want to move this to the top of their watchlist, as Davies confirmed: “We use a lot of the same sets as we used in Children of Earth… you’ll see a lot of the same staircases appear, a lot of the same corridors… It’s in the same world.” In one of the spin-off show’s darkest arcs, the hugely popular third instalment saw the alien race known as 456 return to Earth, demanding the British government hand over 10 per cent of the world's children – or they would destroy the human race. As a result, the government ordered the assassination of all Torchwood members in an attempt to cover up their past involvement with the aliens dating back to 1965, with disastrous consequences for the covert team. The upcoming UNIT-centric spin-off features a similarly tense…

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The 5 films that influenced Vecna's chilling transformation in Stranger Things season 5 – revealed by star Jamie Campbell Bower
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date: 2025-11-27T17:00:18.000Z
creator: Louise Griffin
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: Exclusive
subject: Netflix
subject: Video
description: Did you spot the parallels?
encoded: *Warning: Major spoilers for Stranger Things season 5 episodes 1-4 ahead.* With the arrival of Stranger Things season 5 comes the return of the villainous Vecna, played by Jamie Campbell Bower – only, this time, he's got a very different air about him. Now, Vecna is targeting the children of Hawkins, starting with Holly Wheeler (now played by new cast member Nell Fisher). It's giving major Child Catcher vibes, with Bower opening up about some of the major films that influenced him and the Duffer Brothers when creating the Vecna/Henry Creel of season 5. Speaking exclusively to RadioTimes.com, Bower teased that Vecna has "unfinished business" with Noah Schnapp's Will Byers. He added: "For this season, I think it's important for me to remember and to talk about the idea that this is a presentation. This is not Henry in real life, because there is no Henry in real life now. So this is very much like, how much of myself can I show you, and be nice with you, in order to win? "[That] is a terrifying thing to be playing as an actor, because [usually] you want to be handing over that truth as much as possible, but obviously you have to be burying that, and hopefully the person opposite you doesn't see that you're burying that as well. "Matt and Ross [Duffer] have a a huge pool of reference to pull from, and I found myself pulling from that reference as well, and I had a great time doing it." So, if you want to fully understand Vecna's chilling transformation for the final season of Stranger Things, here's every film you need to watch. If you've already raced through the season, check out our ending explained, or relive the music of the season 5 soundtrack! 1. A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (2019) Bower explained that he used both the real version of Mister Rogers, and the film A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, to as a reference for season 5's Henry Creel. 2019 movie A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood is a biographical drama, which sees Hanks star as the iconic host …

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Doctor Who boss reveals future of new spin-off – and promises "powerful" credits scene
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date: 2025-11-27T15:25:38.000Z
creator: Morgan Jeffery
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: Exclusive
subject: News
subject: Video
description: "Stay tuned for the very end, keep watching.”
encoded: As Doctor Who fans count down the days to spin-off series The War Between the Land and the Sea, the show’s creator and stars have shared an intriguing new teaser about the five-part BBC drama. Billed as a miniseries launching on BBC One and iPlayer, the upcoming UNIT-centric (Unified Intelligence Taskforce) show – starring Russell Tovey, Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Jemma Redgrave – will feature a “powerful” end-credits scene that is sure to excite Whovians. Asked whether The War Between the Land and the Sea is strictly a standalone series, showrunner and writer Russell T Davies exclusively told RadioTimes.com: "It's a complete story – it absolutely ends... and I will say, stay tuned for the very end, keep watching.” While the Doctor Who stalwart is keeping quiet on the exact specifics, he confirmed that fans should temper their expectations regarding a potential cameo from the Time Lord, clarifying: “That doesn't mean... that sounds like the Doctor appears – that's not what happens! But within the story, the credits start to roll... keep watching!” As we await the next slice of timey-wimey adventure following that huge Billie Piper-shaped cliffhanger ahead of the 2026 Christmas special, it’s encouraging to see the BBC continue to expand the franchise with another spin-off, joining beloved shows Torchwood, The Sarah Jane Adventures and Class. <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2025/11/541153-8570b41.jpg" width="5197" height="3465" alt="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." title="541153" /> With a powerful geopolitical eco-thriller plot spotlighting the effects of pollution and the climate crisis within the iconic Sea Devils’ (aka Homo Aqua) realm, fans can look forward to a compelling drama set within the beloved un…

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Who is Kali AKA Eight in Stranger Things season 5?
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date: 2025-11-27T15:19:33.000Z
creator: Louise Griffin
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: Netflix
description: Look who it is!
encoded: Warning: Major spoilers ahead for Stranger Things season 5 episode 4. After three years of waiting, Stranger Things season 5 is officially here, with the end of episode 4 giving us a return no one expected. The final season of the Netflix hit catches up with our heroes, including Noah Schnapp's Will Byers and Millie Bobby Brown's Eleven, and sees a time jump at the beginning of the season, with Vecna (Jamie Campbell Bower) having been missing for months as he plots in secret. With Eleven and adoptive father Jim Hopper (David Harbour) searching for Vecna in the Upside Down, they stumble across someone unexpected – but very familiar indeed. Here's everything you need to know about the return of Kali AKA Eight, played by Linnea Berthelsen. Alternatively, if you want more Stranger Things, check out our review of season 5 or delve into the stellar soundtrack. Who is Kali AKA Eight in Stranger Things season 5? Kali AKA Eight is another of the children experimented on in Hawkins Lab, and is like a sister to Eleven. She has psychic abilities, although never developed telekinetic powers like Eleven did. Since her escape from Hawkins Lab, she has sought vengeance on those who wronged her. Eleven and Kali would play together in the Rainbow Room at Hawkins Lab as children. Ultimately, Kali escaped, using her powers, and Eleven lost her memories of her sister when she banished One AKA Henry Creel/Vecna (Jamie Campbell Bower) to the Upside Down. Years later, Eleven learned about Kali and tracked her down, and found that Kali was operating as part of a gang who punished those who had wronged them in the past. Kali was thrilled by Eleven's arrival, saying she felt complete now her sister had found her. However, during a mission to hunt down Ray Carroll (one of the workers at Hawkins Lab who had tortured Kali and Eleven), the pair had a major disagreement, with Eleven stopping Kali from killing him after seeing a photo of him with his family. Despite Kali's encouragements to stay, E…

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Stranger Things season 5 review: Is the final battle for Hawkins worth the wait?
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date: 2025-11-27T01:01:24.000Z
creator: Louise Griffin
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: Netflix
subject: Review
description: It's the one we've all been waiting for.
encoded: This review is based on Stranger Things season 5 volume 1 (episodes 1-4). Hawkins is under military quarantine. Vecna has been missing for months. A child by the name of Jane Hopper is wanted by the powers-that-be. And, now, the final battle approaches. It's been nine years since our first visit to the Upside Down and, since then, Stranger Things has gathered a worldwide audience, becoming one of Netflix's flagship series and making superstars of every single one of its young talent. Not just that, it's also paved the way for the streaming revolution and exemplified the monumental shift in the TV landscape over the past decade. Now we've come full circle, in a season 5 that fans have been not so patiently anticipating for an entire three years. The real question is, was it worth the wait? The short answer is a resounding yes. The first episode of season 5 wisely takes the time to reacquaint us with our heroes – after all, there has been an 18-month time jump, and some things are very different. The gang of four are back together, with Noah Schnapp's Will Byers starting to have strange symptoms for the first time in months. However, something about it feels different this time. After years of having his mind invaded, he's learnt a little about what's happening to him. Now, he's on the front foot and he might just have the knowledge needed to fight back. The first five minutes of the new season, made available by Netflix before release date, prove many of us have been underestimating Will. Now it's time for him to show what he can do. After all, season 5 will see him not only facing his worst nightmares quite literally, but also coming to terms with who he is. Schnapp and the Duffer Brothers have indicated that this season will finally tackle topics including Will's sexuality, and the first episodes, at least, give the underdog of the group his time to shine in a very welcome switch-up from previous seasons. <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile…

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