Barclay Pierre-Dupont

Played by Russell Tovey

“I don't know why you chose me for any of this...” 

First Regular Appearance
The War Between the Land and the Sea

A low-level UNIT staff member whose ordinary life becomes a world of terror when an ancient species rises from the sea.

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'The War Between the Land and the Sea' surfaces on DVD and Blu-ray in the UK

17 Dec 2025

Bring home the thrilling spin-off series, plus a deep dive of special features, from February 2026.

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Who are the organisation UNIT?

5 Dec 2025

A brief history of the Doctor's organised and scientific allies on Earth.

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Pete McTighe on writing for 'The War Between the Land and the Sea'

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The 'Lucky Day' writer speaks to Doctor Who Magazine about coming aboard for the next adventure in the Whoniverse.

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Original Soundtrack for 'The War Between the Land and the Sea' coming 5th December

28 Nov 2025

Featuring original score by Lorne Balfe, and Alison Goldfrapp’s rendition of David Bowie’s 'Heroes' launching on 12th December.