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RUTH MADELEY JOINS DOCTOR WHO SPIN-OFF

RUTH MADELEY JOINS DOCTOR WHO SPIN-OFF

Russell Tovey and Gugu Mbatha-Raw Lead Cast of Doctor Who Spin-Off Series for the BBC and Disney+, The War Between The Land And The Sea, alongside Doctor Who Alumni Jemma Redgrave and Alexander Devrient.

Also starring in the series will be Ruth Madeley, reprising her role as UNIT advisor Shirley Anne Bingham. The series is created by Doctor Who Showrunner and Executive Producer Russell T Davies, who has written the series with Pete McTighe.

Leading the five-part series is Russell Tovey (Feud, American Horror Story: NYC) and Gugu Mbatha-Raw (Surface, Loki). The series will also see the return of UNIT alumni Jemma Redgrave (Doctor Who, Grantchester) who will reprise her role as Kate Lethbridge-Stewart and Alexander Devrient (Doctor Who, Ted Lasso) as Colonel Ibrahim.

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. 

Russell T Davies, Showrunner, Writer and Executive Producer said:

“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.” 

Lindsay Salt, Director of Drama, BBC said:

“The War Between The Land and The Sea is another utterly unique and gripping drama from Russell T Davies and we’re delighted to welcome the show to The Whoniverse! Featuring a stellar cast, with Russell Tovey and Gugu Mbatha-Raw taking on leading roles, this brand new epic mini series will leave audiences on the edge of their seats as they watch UNIT take on one of their biggest battles to save humanity.”

Filming begins this month and will be directed by Dylan Holmes-Williams, director of two ‘Doctor Who’ Season One episodes – ‘73 Yards’ and ‘Dot and Bubble’. 
New Doctor Who trailer for 60th Anniversary Specials released

New Doctor Who trailer for 60th Anniversary Specials released

Just as viewers were about to enter the ballroom for the first live show of Strictly Come Dancing 2023, they were transported to the TARDIS with an exclusive new trailer revealing more of what’s to come when Doctor Who returns this November.

“If destiny exists, then it is heading for Donna Noble…”

Partners in crime once more! – Destiny isn’t done with the Doctor and Donna just yet…

The brand new trailer features Neil Patrick Harris waltzing onto the scene, as it is now revealed that he will play the Toymaker, all-powerful enemy last seen in 1966 – but what is it that brings the Doctor face-to-face with this enemy from his past?

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“He is remembering me…” The Toymaker, an all-powerful enemy last seen in 1966

Also shown, UNIT is back with a bang! Jemma Redgrave reprises her iconic role as Kate Lethbridge-Stewart alongside David Tennant as the Fourteenth Doctor.

“What can we do, Doctor?” UNIT is back with a bang!

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Jemma Redgrave as Kate Lethbridge-Stewart

Russell T Davies, Showrunner says:

“This is just the start, as the fever starts to burn. We’re heading for a November full of Doctor Who surprises, for fans and new viewers alike. Stay alert!”

Doctor Who returns in November 2023 with three special episodes with David Tennant as the Fourteenth Doctor to coincide with the 60th anniversary. Ncuti Gatwa’s first episode as the Fifteenth Doctor will air over the festive period.