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Doctor Who producer says his new thriller features ‘finest acting’ he has ever seen

Cast of new show have called it ‘necessary’ and a ‘privilege’ to have worked on

The Independent UK

Russell T Davies praises Tip Toe cast for some of the ‘finest acting’ he’s seen

The series follows Leo (Cumming), the funny owner of a bar in Manchester’s Gay Village and Clive (Morrissey) the troubled next-door neighbour.

Evening Standard

‘The fans need something to believe in!’ Will this spin-off save Doctor Who?

The War Between the Land and the Sea may already have been given a rude nickname on fan forums, but does the latest addition to the Whoniverse hold the key to the future of the franchise?

The Guardian - UK

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The War Between the Land and the Sea review – prepare to roll your eyes a lot at this fishy Doctor Who spinoff

Dodgy character names, zero subtlety, a dubious approach to female roles … Russell T Davies’s show about fishfolk is entertaining – but feels like a wasted opportunity to make genuinely great TV

The Guardian - UK

The War Between the Land and the Sea review – Doctor Who spin-off is bland without the Time Lord

2/5 Russell Tovey and Gugu Mbatha-Raw are miscast in BBC and Disney’s last joint Whoniverse offering

The Independent UK

Russell Tovey: ‘We have a responsibility, all of us, to choose empathy’

INTERVIEW: The actor is leaning into his leading man era, with a starring role in a new ‘Doctor Who’ spin-off series this month. He sits down with Helen Coffey to talk climate change, incel culture, and the importance of queer representation on screen

The Independent UK

TV tonight: a mega new Doctor Who spin-off from Russell T Davies

The Sea Devils emerge from the ocean in this Earth invasion epic starring Russell Tovey. Plus: the tragic space story of Apollo 1. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK

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'Torchwood: Children of Earth': Why the 2009 mini-series is the greatest thing ever to come out of the 'Doctor Who' universe

Ahead of 'The War Between the Land of the Sea', we look back at a drama that rewrote the rules of the Whoniverse.

Space

The War Between the Land and the Sea: who’s in the cast

A lot of them have appeared in Doctor Who before, unsurprisingly

Evening Standard

The War Between the Land and the Sea on BBC One review: a thoughtful, Doctor-lite take on aliens

3/5 Are we hitting peak Russell T. Davies?

Evening Standard

Russell T. Davies Gave An Update On Doctor Who's 2026 Christmas Special, And I Can't Help But Feel Worried

Am I alone in feeling this way?

Cinemablend

'The War Between the Land and the Sea': Release date, plot, cast, and everything we know about the aquatic 'Doctor Who' spin-off

Classic "Who" foes the Sea Devils make waves in this Doctor-less, grown-up drama series from the mind of Russell T Davies.

Space

Why Doctor Who's The War Between The Land And The Sea Could Be Big For The Franchise, According To Russell T. Davies

I'm ready to watch this.

Cinemablend

Alan Cumming: ‘After my rant about trans rights, I was worried I would be deported’

THE SATURDAY INTERVIEW: The actor is also a deeply concerned US citizen. He talks to Patrick Smith about the fear gripping the US, JK Rowling, the star-studded mini-festival he’s holding in tiny Pitlochry, and working on Russell T Davies’s new drama

The Independent UK

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Inverse

53 Years Later, The Oldest Sci-Fi Show Is Changing A Key Part Of An Iconic Villain

'Doctor Who' is changing the optics around one of its most iconic monsters.

Evening Standard

'We are done!' Doctor Who fans call for Russell T Davies to step aside

Fans praise his past achievements, but say nostalgia-driven storytelling has run its course

The Guardian - UK

Doctor Who lives on! But who will be the new Time Lord – and is it goodbye to Russell T Davies?

The BBC have confirmed that the long-running sci-fi show will return to our screens. But with ratings falling and its Disney partnership ending, questions hang over its future

The Independent UK

Doctor Who’s Disney deal was a bold, doomed experiment – but where does the BBC go from here?

STATE OF THE ARTS: The BBC’s deal with the US streaming service is over, and other than a promised Christmas episode next year, the future of the sci-fi series is shrouded in uncertainty. But ‘Doctor Who’ is indicative of a broader quandary at the BBC, writes Fiona Sturges

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The Mary Sue

The Disney era of ‘Doctor Who’ has come to an end. But what does that mean for the show?

The Disney/BBC partnership was a big deal

International Business Times UK

Doctor Who: Disney Split Sparks Excitement as BBC Teases 2026 Comeback Special

Doctor Who parts ways with Disney as the BBC teases an exciting 2026 Christmas comeback, sparking fan buzz over the show's new creative direction.

Total Film

Disney is no longer teaming up with the BBC for Doctor Who, as a new Christmas Special is confirmed for 2026

It's all change in the TARDIS...

Inverse

After A Divisive Cliffhanger, The Oldest Sci-Fi Show Finally Announces 2026 Release Date

'Doctor Who' will return in 2026. This time, without help from Disney.

BANG Premier

Disney+ exits BBC Doctor Who partnership

The BBC has confirmed that Disney+ is not partnering on the next season of Doctor Who.

The Independent UK

Disney ditches Doctor Who deal as fans left to wait more than a year for next episode

Next episode of main series will arrive a whole 19 months after Ncuti Gatwa’s final episode in May 2025

Cinemablend

Allons-Y! Doctor Who Finally Confirms Return Date And Current Status Of Disney+ Partnership

We finally have some answers!

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