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|range                  = Torchwood One (audio series)
|range                  = Torchwood One (audio series)
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|number in series      = 1
|number in series      = 1
|number                = 2.1
|number                = 2.1
|main character        = [[Yvonne Hartman]], [[Ianto Jones]]
|main character        = [[Yvonne Hartman|Yvonne]], [[Ianto Jones|Ianto]]
|featuring              =  
|featuring              = [[Tommy Pierce|Tommy]]
|enemy                  =  
|enemy                  = [[WOTAN]], [[Julian Delaware|Julian]], the [[Law Machine]]s
|setting                = [[London]]
|setting                = [[London]], [[2006]]
|publisher              = Big Finish Productions
|publisher              = Big Finish Productions
|writer                = [[Matt Fitton]]
|writer                = Matt Fitton
|director              = [[Barnaby Edwards (actor)|Barnaby Edwards]]
|director              = [[Barnaby Edwards]]
|sound                  = [[Iain Meadows]]
|sound                  = [[Iain Meadows]]
|music                  = [[Blair Mowat]]
|music                  = [[Blair Mowat]]
|cover                  = [[Lee Binding]]
|cover                  = [[Lee Binding]]
|release date          = [[18 July (releases)|18 July]] [[2018 (releases)|2018]]
|release date          = 18 July 2018
|anthology              = ''[[Machines (audio anthology)|Machines]]''
|anthology              = Machines (audio anthology)
|series                = ''[[Torchwood One (audio series)|Torchwood One]]''
|series                = ''[[Torchwood One (audio series)|Torchwood One]]''
|prev                  = Uprising (audio story)
|prev                  = Uprising (audio story)
|next                  = Blind Summit (audio story)
|next                  = Blind Summit (audio story)
}}
|producer = [[James Goss]]
|format = 1 CD<br/>Download<br/>1st of 3 stories
|production code = BFPTWONE02CD
|isbn = ISBN 978-1-78703-529-4 (physical)<br/>ISBN 978-1-78703-514-0 (digital)|epcount=1}}{{audio stub}}
'''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was the first story in ''[[Machines (audio anthology)|Machines]]''.
'''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was the first story in ''[[Machines (audio anthology)|Machines]]''.


== Publisher's Summary ==
== Publisher's summary ==
The [[Mayor]] of [[London]] is launching her bold new law and order initiative. The [[capital]] will be kept safe from [[crime]], from [[fear]], from [[terrorist]]s. The [[Law Machine]]s are launching. What could possibly go wrong?
The [[Mayor]] of [[London]] is launching her bold new law and order initiative. The [[capital]] will be kept safe from [[crime]], from [[fear]], from [[terrorist]]s. The [[Law Machine]]s are launching. What could possibly go wrong?


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== Cast ==
== Cast ==
''to be added''
* [[Yvonne Hartman]] - [[Tracy Ann Oberman]]
* [[Ianto Jones]] - [[Gareth David-Lloyd]]
* [[Fiona McAndrew|Fiona]] - [[Adjoa Andoh]]
* [[Julian Delaware|Julian]] - [[Daniel Anthony]]
* [[Tommy Pierce|Tommy]] - [[Tim Bentinck|Timothy Bentinck]]
* [[Receptionist (Through the Ruins)|Receptionist]] - [[Helen Goldwyn]]
* [[Law Machine]]s/[[WOTAN]] - [[Nicholas Pegg]]
 
== Crew ==
 
* Cover Art - [[Lee Binding]]
* Director - [[Barnaby Edwards]]
* Executive Producers - [[Jason Haigh-Ellery]] and [[Nicholas Briggs]]
* Music - [[Blair Mowat]]
* Producer - [[James Goss]]
* Script Editor - [[Scott Handcock]]
* Sound Design - [[Iain Meadows]]
* Writer - [[Matt Fitton]]
* Theme Music - [[Murray Gold]]


== References ==
== Worldbuilding ==
* Torchwood was involved in the cleaning up from [[C-Day]] in [[1966]].
* Torchwood was involved in the cleanup after [[C-Day]] in [[1966]].
* The Law Machines were created as an automated police force to combat London's new crime rate, commissioned by [[Torchwood One]] at the behest of the mayor and the [[British Royal Family|Crown]].
* [[Keith (The Law Machines)|Keith]] was McAndrew's [[chauffeur|driver]].
* [[WOTAN]]'s basic programming survived, saved on magnetic tape from the [[1960s]]. Over the years it was upgraded and backed up, from floppy discs up until the digital age, when it was saved on a hard drive at [[Canary Wharf]].
* The [[hard drive]] which stored WOTAN was thrown out by Torchwood; the program was recovered by Julian Delaware, who became WOTAN's first slave.
* The hard drive which stored WOTAN was thrown out by Torchwood; the program was recovered by Julian Delaware, who became WOTAN's first slave.
* [[Lawrence (The Law Machines)|Lawrence]] worked at Torchwood One as part of the [[Platinum Security Team]].
* [[Diane (The Law Machines)|Diane]] was in charge of Torchwood Tower during the crisis.
* The Brett Archive contains leftover computers, programming and notes left over from [[Brett (The War Machines)|Professor Brett]], the creator of WOTAN.
* The Brett Archive contains leftover computers, programming and notes left over from [[Brett (The War Machines)|Professor Brett]], the creator of WOTAN.
* McAndrew says that [[Gold Command]] will have mobilised.
* WOTAN still believes it is meant to connect all the computers of the world; Julian explains to it that this is not necessary, since the [[internet]] already does this.
* WOTAN still believes it is meant to connect all the computers of the world; Julian explains to it that this is not necessary, since the [[internet]] already does this.
* Yvonne calls WOTAN "Will" for short.
* In addition to Torchwood One, [[Walters and Hunt]] is also located in Torchwood Tower.
* [[Zara (The Law Machines)|Zara]] is a weapons-trained member of Torchwood who set up a [[printer]] at the [[Docklands]].
* [[Kareem (The Law Machines)|Kareem]] is a Torchwood member who makes a Law Machine behave.
* [[Andre (The Law Machines)|Andre]] works in Torchwood Tower.


== Notes ==
== Notes ==
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== Continuity ==
== Continuity ==
* The Law Machines are based upon the design for the [[War Machine|War Machines]]. [[WOTAN]] is able to take them over based on this. ([[TV]]: ''[[The War Machines (TV story)|The War Machines]]'')
* The [[Law Machine]]s are based upon the design for the [[War Machine]]s. [[WOTAN]] is able to take them over based on this. ([[TV]]: ''[[The War Machines (TV story)|The War Machines]]'')
* Yvonne once again intimidates an elected official into obeying her. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[One Rule (audio story)|One Rule]]'')
* Yvonne once again intimidates an elected official into obeying her. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[One Rule (audio story)|One Rule]]'')
* Yvonne tells Fiona she has tea with [[Elizabeth II|the Queen]] once a week. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[New Girl (audio story)|New Girl]]'')
* Yvonne tells Fiona she has tea with [[Elizabeth II|the Queen]] once a week. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[One Rule (audio story)|One Rule]]'', ''[[New Girl (audio story)|New Girl]]'')
* Tommy has a new appreciation for Yvonne's leadership, having survived [[Rachel Allan]]'s regime. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Uprising (audio story)|Uprising]]'')
* Tommy has a new appreciation for Yvonne's leadership, having survived [[Rachel Allan]]'s regime. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Uprising (audio story)|Uprising]]'')
* WOTAN sees the necessity of having Yvonne Hartman's insight and skills, informing his slaves that "Yvonne Hartman is required." ([[TV]]: ''[[The War Machines (TV story)|The War Machines]]'')
* WOTAN sees the necessity of having Yvonne Hartman's insight and skills, informing his slaves that "Yvonne Hartman is required." ([[TV]]: ''[[The War Machines (TV story)|The War Machines]]'')


== External links ==
== External links ==
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The Law Machines was the first story in Machines.

Publisher's summary[[edit] | [edit source]]

The Mayor of London is launching her bold new law and order initiative. The capital will be kept safe from crime, from fear, from terrorists. The Law Machines are launching. What could possibly go wrong?

Plot[[edit] | [edit source]]

to be added

Cast[[edit] | [edit source]]

Crew[[edit] | [edit source]]

Worldbuilding[[edit] | [edit source]]

  • Torchwood was involved in the cleanup after C-Day in 1966.
  • Keith was McAndrew's driver.
  • The hard drive which stored WOTAN was thrown out by Torchwood; the program was recovered by Julian Delaware, who became WOTAN's first slave.
  • Lawrence worked at Torchwood One as part of the Platinum Security Team.
  • Diane was in charge of Torchwood Tower during the crisis.
  • The Brett Archive contains leftover computers, programming and notes left over from Professor Brett, the creator of WOTAN.
  • McAndrew says that Gold Command will have mobilised.
  • WOTAN still believes it is meant to connect all the computers of the world; Julian explains to it that this is not necessary, since the internet already does this.
  • In addition to Torchwood One, Walters and Hunt is also located in Torchwood Tower.
  • Zara is a weapons-trained member of Torchwood who set up a printer at the Docklands.
  • Kareem is a Torchwood member who makes a Law Machine behave.
  • Andre works in Torchwood Tower.

Notes[[edit] | [edit source]]

to be added

Continuity[[edit] | [edit source]]

External links[[edit] | [edit source]]