Television viewers are in for a treat this evening with a major new science-fiction drama and a powerful historical documentary leading the schedule. The standout offering is a brand-new Doctor Who spin-off series from acclaimed showrunner Russell T Davies, while Channel 4 delves into a pivotal moment in space exploration history.
A New Threat Emerges on BBC One
At 8.30pm on BBC One, the highly anticipated series 'The War Between the Land and the Sea' makes its debut. This ambitious project expands the beloved Doctor Who universe, focusing on the military organisation UNIT, which has frequently employed the Doctor's services.
The plot sees a formidable alien race, the Sea Devils, resurface from the ocean depths. These creatures, last encountered during Jodie Whittaker's tenure as the Doctor, are launching an invasion of Earth. Their motivation is one of environmental vengeance; humanity's relentless pursuit of oil has severely damaged their aquatic home. Now, they are on land and they are furious.
The story follows Russell Tovey as Barclay, a bewildered clerk who is accidentally thrust into a critical diplomatic mission to meet the Sea Devils due to a simple administrative error. The series promises to be both a classic Earth invasion epic and a timely environmental story. While it will contain satisfying connections for Doctor Who fans, it is designed to stand alone as its own compelling narrative.
A Tragic Chapter in Space Exploration
Following on Channel 4 at 9.30pm, the documentary 'Apollo 1: Destination Moon' provides a gripping and sombre account of a space mission that ended in tragedy. The film tells the story of the three American astronauts who were destined to be the first men to walk on the moon.
Instead, their lives were tragically cut short during a launch rehearsal in 1967. This documentary investigates the causes of the catastrophic accident and explores the profound, lasting impact it had on NASA's safety protocols and the generations of astronauts and engineers who followed.
Further Evening Viewing Highlights
The evening's schedule is packed with diverse options. On ITV1 at 5.45pm, 'A Warwick Castle Christmas' offers festive fun, while BBC One's natural history saga 'Kingdom' continues at 6.55pm with its penultimate episode, focusing on the lion pride and an injured leopard.
Fans of quiz shows can see 'The Chase' stars on a holiday in 'The Great Escapers' at 7pm on ITV1. For craft enthusiasts, Channel 4's 'Game of Wool: Britain's Best Knitter' reaches its quarter-final stage at 8.30pm with a challenging lace lampshade task.
Film choices include the mafia drama 'The Alto Knights' on Sky Cinema and the romantic drama 'Under the Stars' on Prime Video. For a musical classic, Sky Arts broadcasts 'My Fair Lady' at 4pm. Sports fans can catch the final day of the second Ashes Test from Brisbane on TNT Sports 1 from the early hours.
