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The War Between the Land and the Sea

When a fearsome and ancient species emerges from the ocean, dramatically revealing themselves to humanity, an international crisis is triggered. With the entire population at risk, UNIT step into action as the land and sea wage war.

The War Between the Land and the Sea

Doctor Who Spin-off – The War Between the Land and the Sea

The BBC and Disney jointly announce their first brand new Doctor Who spin-off titled The War Between The Land And The Sea, during San Diego Comic-Con (26 July 2024).

About the show
I’m so lucky to work with such a magnificent cast. And this is a huge, muscular, thrilling drama which will shake The Whoniverse to its foundations. When the Doctor’s not in town, the whole of humanity is in trouble. Russell T Davies, Showrunner, Writer and Executive Producer

Every Episode

Sunday
7th December 2025
8:30PM
BBC One (43 mins)

The War Between - Homo Aqua

Episode 1 of 5 from The War Between the Land and the Sea
Barclay’s ordinary life becomes a world of terror when an ancient species rises from the sea.

Sunday
7th December 2025
9:15PM
BBC One (47 mins)

The War Between - Plastic Apocalypse

Episode 2 of 5 from The War Between the Land and the Sea
Barclay becomes humanity’s ambassador when the mysterious Salt emerges from the Tank. But his family’s life is torn apart when Salt wreaks revenge upon all mankind.

Sunday
14th December 2025
8:30PM
BBC One (44 mins)

The War Between - The Deep

Episode 3 of 5 from The War Between the Land and the Sea
Barclay makes a terrifying descent into the world of Homo Aqua. Back on the land, Kate stands alone as Downing Street conspires with the army to change the course of the war.

Sunday
14th December 2025
9:20PM
BBC One (45 mins)

The War Between - The Witch of the Waterfall

Episode 4 of 5 from The War Between the Land and the Sea
Barclay and Salt go on the run in a war-torn London as UNIT reels from disaster. But when Tide threatens the land and Gunsberg advances his plans, the Severance schemes demand blood.

Sunday
21st December 2025
8:05PM
BBC One (53 mins)

The War Between - The End of the War

Episode 5 of 5 from The War Between the Land and the Sea
Barclay stands alone, Salt is lost, UNIT is powerless, and the oceans rise as the war reaches its climax. While traitors conspire, can Barclay find Salt before it’s too late?