THE WAR BETWEEN THE LAND AND THE SEA: BBC TO RELEASE FIRST LOOK TRAILER THIS WEEKEND

The first Doctor Who spin-off series between the BBC and Disney+ is created by Doctor Who Showrunner and Executive Producer Russell T Davies, who has written the series with Executive Producer Pete McTighe (A Discovery of Witches, The Pact, Doctor Who).

In a first look at The War Between The Land And The Sea will air on BBC One after this weekend's Doctor Who finale. Fans will see a first look at the cast of Russell Tovey, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Jemma Redgrave, and Alexander Devrient alongside Ruth Madeley and Colin McFarlane.

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.

Also joining the cast are Patrick Baladi (The Office), Vincent Franklin (Gentleman Jack), Adrian Lukis (Pride And Prejudice), Francesca Corney (The Buccaneers) and Mei Mac (Call The Midwife). The series is created by Doctor Who Showrunner and Executive Producer Russell T Davies, who has written the series with Pete McTighe.

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.”

Transmission details will be announced in due course.