The Doctor Who episode, “Lucky Day” which airs on BBC1 on Saturday 3 May 2025 at 7.10pm, features Jemma in her recurring role as Kate Lethbridge-Stewart. The synopsis reads:
Ruby Sunday faces life back on earth without the Doctor. But when a dangerous new threat emerges, can Ruby and UNIT save her new boyfriend, Conrad, from the terrifying Shreek?
The Next Time Trailer is below (no Jemma in this unfortunately):
Screencaptures from the Radio Times interview with Jemma at the Doctor Who Premiere have been uploaded to the Gallery. Samples below:
The BBC have released various pieces of information regarding the new series of Doctor Who, not least of which is the airdate – 12 April 2025. The Episode Titles are:
The Robot Revolution: Written by Russell T Davies, directed by Peter Hoar
Lux: Written by Russell T Davies, directed by Amanda Brotchie
The Well: Written by Russell T Davies & Sharma Angel Walfall, directed by Amanda Brotchie
Lucky Day: Written by Pete McTighe, directed by Peter Hoar
The Story & the Engine: Written by Inua Ellams, directed by Makalla McPherson
The Interstellar Song Contest: Written by Juno Dawson, directed by Ben A. Williams
Wish World: Written by Russell T Davies, directed by Alex Sanjiv Pillai
The Reality War: Written by Russell T Davies, directed by Alex Sanjiv Pillai
Episode 4 – Lucky Day – is the one of interest. It is a Doctor-lite episode featuring Ruby Sunday, UNIT and, of course, Kate Stewart. This is a Doctor-lite episode for a reason – throughout the series, the Doctor is trying to get new companion, Belinda, home. According to Russell T Davies in “Doctor Who Magazine”:
“Of course it means keeping the TARDIS away from modern-day Earth. Normally, I think you should keep revisiting the present day – it’s essential. So it’s been a real challenge to avoid it for an entire series.”
Episode 4 with this little title teaser is confirmed as the UNIT episode:
Barring delays, Jemma’s episode should air on 3 May 2025.
The BBC have released a teaser trailer for Series 15 with a brief glimpse of Jemma together with a promotional image. Full size image is in the gallery – image courtesy of The Black Archive Photo Gallery
The BBC have released some deleted scenes from Doctor Who Season 1 and Anniversary Specials. Jemma features in a couple of scenes from “The Giggle” and “The Legend of Ruby Sunday”:
More cast members have been announced for Jemma’s new Doctor Who spin off – The War Between the Land and the Sea” – which is currently filming in such places as Mallorca and Cardiff.
Patrick Baladi, Vincent Franklin and Adrian Lukis were announced in Doctor Who Magazine. Patrick Baladi played Neil Godwin in the 2001 BBC sitcom The Office. Vincent Franklin played Christopher Rawson in Gentleman Jack. Adrian Lukis played George Wickham in the BBC’s 1995 adaptation of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice.
A batch of 1920 x 1080 screencaptures of Jemma Redgrave from the “UNIT Set Tour” have been added to the gallery. Samples below:
Jemma is to feature in a new Doctor Who spin-off, “The War Between the Land and the Sea”:
Russell Tovey and Gugu Mbatha-Raw lead the cast of new Doctor Who spin-off series for the BBC and Disney+, alongside Doctor Who alumni Jemma Redgrave and Alexander Devrient
Today (Friday 26th July) the BBC and Disney Branded Television jointly announce their first brand new Doctor Who spin-off titled THE WAR BETWEEN THE LAND AND THE SEA, during San Diego Comic-Con.
The series is created by Doctor Who Showrunner and Executive Producer Russell T Davies, who has written the series with Pete McTighe (A Discovery of Witches, The Pact, Doctor Who).
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 next month and will be directed by Dylan Holmes-Williams, director of two Season 1 episodes – 73 YARDS and DOT AND BUBBLE.
A batch of 1920 x 1080 screencaptures of Jemma Redgrave from the Doctor Who episode “Empire of Death” have been added to the gallery. Samples below:
A batch of 1920 x 1080 screencaptures of Jemma Redgrave from the Doctor Who episode “The Legend of Ruby Sunday” have been added to the gallery. Samples below:
