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Richard Edwards

How to watch 'The War Between the Land and the Sea': stream the 'Doctor Who' spin-off online and from anywhere

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Promotional material for "The War Between the Land and the Sea" showing a face-off between Barclay (Russell Tovey) and Salt (Gugu Mbatha-Raw). Barclay stands in front of a fiery background, while Salt stands before water, and the movie's title sits between them.
'The War Between the Land and the Sea': Key information

• Date: Sundays from December 7
• UK: Watch for FREE on BBC iPlayer
• US and elsewhere: Watch on Disney Plus in 2026 (date TBC)
• Away from home: Use a VPN such as NordVPN to watch your usual service from anywhere

"The War Between the Land and the Sea" is the latest spin-off from British sci-fi institution "Doctor Who". Following in the footsteps of "Torchwood", "The Sarah Jane Adventures", and "Class", this five-part standalone drama pits the human race against some familiar underwater foes. This guide will tell you everything you need to know to tune in when earth and water collide...

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