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: ''Children of Earth redirects here until it's confirmed all 5 episodes will carry the same title.''
|image            = Torchwood ChildrenofEarth logo.png
|image2          = Ep00 CoE torchwood team.jpg
|broadcast year  = 2009
|broadcast year2  =
|ep count        = 5
|story count      = 1
|first ep        = Children of Earth: Day One (TV story)
|main character  = Jack Harkness
|starring        = Gwen Cooper
|starring2        = Ianto Jones
|starring3        = Rhys Williams
|starring4        = Lois Habiba
|main enemy      = [[The 456]]
|producer        = Peter Bennett
|exec prod        = Russell T Davies
|exec prod2      = Julie Gardner
|start date      = [[6 July (releases)|6 July]] [[2009 (releases)|2009]]
|end date        = [[10 July (releases)|10 July]] 2009
|network          = BBC One
|runtime          = 52'
|DWM              = DWM 410
|DWM2            = DWM 412
|DWM3            = DWM 413
|DWM4            = DWM 484
|prev            = Series 2 (Torchwood)
|next            = Series 4 (Torchwood)
|trailer          = Torchwood Children of Earth Trailer - BBC One
|trailer2        =
|clip            = The Torchwood Hub is Destroyed! Day One Torchwood Children of Earth
|clip2            = We want the children - Torchwood - BBC
|clip3            = Jack makes the ultimate sacrifice - Torchwood - BBC
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'''Series 3''' of ''[[Torchwood (TV series)|Torchwood]]'', also known under the umbrella title '''''Children of Earth''''', ran between [[6 July (releases)|6 July]] and [[10 July (releases)|10 July]] [[2009 (releases)|2009]]. It starred [[John Barrowman]] as [[Jack Harkness]], [[Eve Myles]] as [[Gwen Cooper]], [[Kai Owen]] as [[Rhys Williams]] and [[Gareth David-Lloyd]] as [[Ianto Jones]]. The series opened with ''[[Children of Earth: Day One (TV story)|Children of Earth: Day One]]'' and concluded with ''[[Children of Earth: Day Five (TV story)|Children of Earth: Day Five]]''.


== Overview ==
It consisted of a single, five-episode story arc titled ''Torchwood: Children of Earth'', broadcast over five consecutive nights. The series had a new [[producer]], [[Peter Bennett]], and was [[Director (crew)|directed]] by [[Euros Lyn]], who had considerable experience on the revived ''[[Doctor Who]]''.


==Overview==
The [[Children of Earth: Day One (TV story)|first]] and [[Children of Earth: Day Five (TV story)|final episodes]] were [[Writer|written]] by [[Russell T Davies]], who also wrote the story arc. The [[Children of Earth: Day Three (TV story)|third episode]] was co-written by Davies and [[James Moran]] whilst the [[Children of Earth: Day Two (TV story)|second]] and [[Children of Earth: Day Four (TV story)|fourth]] were by newcomer [[John Fay]], though, according to Moran's blog, all three writers had an input into the storyline.
The series, subtitled ''Children of Earth'' (although whether this is the actual on-screen title has yet to be seen) will consist of one continuous story, delivered over 5 consecutive nights. The series will have a new producer: [[Peter Bennett]]. Veteran ''[[Doctor Who]]'' [[Director]] [[Euros Lyn]] will direct the entire series. The first, fourth, and fifth episodes will be written by [[Russell T Davies]], who is also writing the overall story arc. The third episode will be written by [[James Moran]] and the second episode by newcomer [[John Fay]]. Production on this series will start in [[August]] 2008 for expected broadcast in Spring [[2009]], when it will air on [[BBC 1]] in a post-watershed slot. As of early May 2009, the BBC, as per its custom, had not yet announced a firm airdate and is not expected to until a couple of weeks before broadcast, the UK cable network Watch has indicated the episodes may air the week of 15 to 19 June 2009.[http://www.gallifreyone.com/cgi-bin/viewnews.cgi?id=EkuEVEyZFEYLfvgBAE&tmpl=newsrss&style=feedstyle] This is consistent with the announcement that the first episode of the series will be shown by the British Film Institute on 12 June.[http://www.gallifreyone.com/cgi-bin/viewnews.cgi?id=EkupAulZluYWPzBLkJ&tmpl=newsrss&style=feedstyle]


The only confirmed main cast members for Series 3 [[John Barrowman]], [[Eve Myles]], [[Gareth David-Lloyd]], [[Tom Price]], and [[Kai Owen]]. <!--Do not add Freema Agyeman or Noel Clark.  They are NOT confirmed--> <!--Even though in The Writer's Tale, Davies mentioned that he promised Noel Clarke that he could appear in Series 3 which is why he (Davies) scrapped an ending for Journey's End that involved Voidstuff-->
[[Freema Agyeman]] and [[Noel Clarke]] were originally scheduled to appear as [[Martha Jones]] and [[Mickey Smith]], Agyeman appearing throughout the story arc and Clarke in the final two episodes. When Agyeman was signed to co-star in {{wi|Law & Order: UK}}, her appearance was whittled down to a one-scene cameo, which was ultimately cut when she became completely unavailable. Clarke was forced to pull out at a later stage due to film commitments. ([[REF]]: ''[[Doctor Who: The Writer's Tale|Doctor Who: The Writer's Tale - The Final Chapter]]'')


At the San Diego Comic Con in July 2008, [[Julie Gardner]] confirmed that the characters of [[Toshiko Sato]] and [[Owen Harper]] really are deceased and it will not appear in the 2009 series. [[Lucy Cohu]] will play [[Alice]], Captain Jack's daughter.
Also, [[Nicholas Briggs]], who has written and acted in many licensed-by-BBC and unlicensed ''Doctor Who'' franchise spin-offs since the 1980s, and who is the revived ''Doctor Who'' series' resident alien voice-over artist, makes his first on-screen appearance in a televised Who-franchise production.


The name of the five part series was revealed in ''[[Torchwood Magazine]]'' as ''[[Children of Earth]]'', because the story concerns all the children of [[Earth]]. The episodes will not have individual titles.
Production on this series began in [[August (production)|August]] [[2008 (production)|2008]].


The plot involves aliens called the 456 and a deal the government made in the [[1960s]] which has come back to haunt them, as well as the efforts of a cynical government agent named Johnson to expose Torchwood.
In [[2010 (production)|2010]] the [[Television Critics Association]] nominated the series for ''Best TV Movie, Miniseries and Special''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://au.tv.ign.com/articles/109/1095038p1.html|title=Modern Family, Glee, Lost and Clone Wars Get TV Critics Love|date of source=June 5, 2010|website name=IGN|accessdate=11th February 2012}}</ref>


At Vortex (a Doctor Who themed day of events in Belfast, Northern Ireland)in May 2009, guest attendee, [[Gareth David-Lloyd]], said that Children of Earth would air during the second week in June.
== Cast ==
[[File:COEpromotionalposter1.jpg|thumb|A promotional image for the series.]]
* [[Jack Harkness|Captain Jack Harkness]] - [[John Barrowman]]
* [[Gwen Cooper]] - [[Eve Myles]]
* [[Ianto Jones]] - [[Gareth David-Lloyd]]
* [[Rhys Williams]] - [[Kai Owen]]
* [[Lois Habiba]] - [[Cush Jumbo]]
* [[John Frobisher]] - [[Peter Capaldi]]
* [[Clem McDonald]] - [[Paul Copley]]
* [[Johnson (Children of Earth: Day One)|Johnson]] - [[Liz May Brice]]
* [[Rhiannon Davies]] - [[Katy Wix]]
* [[Alice Carter]] - [[Lucy Cohu]]
* Mr [[Dekker]] - [[Ian Gelder]]
* [[Brian Green|Prime Minister Green]] - [[Nicholas Farrell]]
* [[Bridget Spears]] - [[Susan Brown]]
* [[Steven Carter]] - [[Bear McCausland]]
* [[Johnny Davies]] - [[Rhodri Lewis]]
* [[Andy Davidson]] - [[Tom Price]]
* Voice of the [[The 456]] - [[Simon Poland]]


==Cast==
=== Recurring ===
===Returning cast===
* [[Dr]] [[Rupesh Patanjali]] - [[Rik Makarem]]
*[[Jack Harkness|Captain Jack Harkness]] -[[John Barrowman]]
* [[Denise Riley]] - [[Deborah Findlay]]
*[[Gwen Cooper]] - [[Eve Myles]] <!--Do not use the character name Gwen Williams here unless it is confirmed that she is using a married name in the new season-->
* [[Trinity Wells]] - [[Lachele Carl]]
*[[Ianto Jones]] - [[Gareth David-Lloyd]]
* [[French newsreader]] - [[Anthony Debaeck]]
*[[Andy Davidson]] - [[Tom Price]]
*[[Rhys Williams]] - [[Kai Owen]]


===New cast===
=== Guest ===
*[[Lois Habiba]] - [[Cush Jumbo]]
* [[Rick Yates]] - [[Nicholas Briggs]]
*[[Rupesh Patanjali|Dr. Rupesh Patanjali]] - [[Rik Makarem]]
*[[Alice]] - [[Lucy Cohu]]
*[[Bridget Spears]] - [[Susan Brown]]
*[[Johnson (Children of Earth)|Johnson]] - [[Liz May Bryce]]
*[[Frobisher (Children of the Earth)|Mr. Frobisher]] - [[Peter Capaldi]]
*[[Clem]] - [[Paul Copely]]


==Rumours==
== Episodes ==
*[[Captain John Hart]] to return.{{fact}}
{| {{prettytable}}
*[[Weevil]] to make an apperance.{{fact}}
!width="2%"| '''#''' || width=10%| '''Title'''  || '''Writer(s)''' || '''Director''' || '''Notes'''
*[[Gwen Cooper]] dies.{{fact}}
|-
*More of [[Jack Harkness]]'s past life
|1
*The Hub may be destroyed in the first episode
|'' [[Children of Earth: Day One (TV story)|Day One]]''
*[[UNIT]] could make an appearance with the character of [[Colonel Oduya]] appears to be an [[UNIT]] officer.{{fact}}
|[[Russell T Davies]]
*Rhys will return and join Torchwood.{{fact}}
|rowspan=5|[[Euros Lyn]]
*Billis will return (villain [[TW]]: ''[[End of Days]]'').{{fact}}
|First appearance of [[Clement McDonald]], [[Lois Habiba]], [[John Frobisher]], [[Brian Green]], [[Rhiannon Davies]], [[Johnny Davies]], Mr. [[Dekker]], [[Alice Carter]], [[Steven Carter]] and [[Johnson (Children of Earth: Day One)|Agent Johnson]]. Gwen learns she is [[pregnant]]. Destruction of the [[Torchwood Three|Torchwood Hub]].
*[[Gray]] will return.{{fact}}
|-
*Owen is the horribly burnt chained up man and the skeleton in the body bag seen in the trailer. {{fact}}
|2
*Toshiko and Owen will appear in some fashion.{{fact}}
|'' [[Children of Earth: Day Two (TV story)|Day Two]]''
*[[The Doctor]] will appear or will be mentioned.{{fact}}
|[[John Fay]]
*[[Sarah Jane]] will appear.{{fact}}
|
*Andy will join Torchwood.{{fact}}
|-
*Either Rhys or Andy will die.{{fact}}
|3
*[[Suzie]] will appear.{{fact}}
|'' [[Children of Earth: Day Three (TV story)|Day Three]]''
*[[The Rift]] will have nothing to do with the story.{{fact}}
|Russell T Davies, [[James Moran]]
*Jack may have a wife.{{fact}}
|First appearance of [[the 456]].
*Ianto's sister and boyfriend will appear.{{fact}}
|-
*The Hub will be destroyed in a explosion, with somebody in it - Jack or Ianto.{{fact}}
|4
*Some claim the alien seen through the glass looks similar to a [[Silurian]] or a [[Sea Devil]].{{fact}}
|'' [[Children of Earth: Day Four (TV story)|Day Four]]''
*The Alien appearing will be a new species.{{fact}}
|John Fay
|Death of [[Ianto Jones]] and [[Clement McDonald]].
|-
|5
|'' [[Children of Earth: Day Five (TV story)|Day Five]]''
|Russell T Davies
|Final appearance of the 456. Death of Steven Carter and John Frobisher. [[Jack Harkness]] leaves Earth. Torchwood Three disbands.
|}


<!--Do not add Martha and Mickey.  They are NOT confirmed-->
== Aliens and enemies ==
* [[The 456]] ambassador
* [[John Frobisher]]
* [[Brian Green]]
* [[Johnson (Children of Earth: Day One)|Johnson]]
* [[Rupesh Patanjali]]
* [[Hitchhiker (species)|Hitchhiker]]


{| class="browser"
== Digital availability ==
|-
Series 3 of ''Torchwood'' is available for purchase and/or as part of a subscription on:
| class="prev"|'''Previous season''':<br />[[Series 2 (Torchwood)|Torchwood Series 2]]
* [[iTunes]] in [[Australia]], [[Canada]], [[France]], [[Germany]], the UK and [[US]],
| class="next"|'''Next season''':<br /> TBA <!--A 4th season has not yet been confirmed-->
* [[Amazon (service)|Amazon Video]] in [[Austria]], Germany, the UK and US,
|}
* [[Netflix]] in 70 countries, which do not include Austria, Canada, France, Germany or the UK.
* Stan in Australia which includes the rest of the series
<gallery position="center" captionalign="center" hideaddbutton="true">
File:iTunes_TorchwoodS3_cover.jpg|[[iTunes]] store cover
</gallery>
 
== Radio ==
* ''[[Asylum (audio story)|Asylum]]''
* ''[[Golden Age (audio story)|Golden Age]]''
* ''[[The Dead Line (audio story)|The Dead Line]]''
 
=== Notes ===
* The audio stories were broadcast in early [[July (releases)|July]] on [[Radio 4]] prior to the broadcast of ''Children of Earth'', the CD was later released in [[September (releases)|September]] [[2009 (releases)|2009]].
 
== External links ==
* [http://www.bbc.co.uk/torchwood/ Season 3 preview.]
* [http://www.reviewsrantsrandomness.com/2009/07/torchwood-children-of-earth.html Praise for the mini-series on The Three Rs.]
 
== Footnotes ==
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Series 3 of Torchwood, also known under the umbrella title Children of Earth, ran between 6 July and 10 July 2009. It starred John Barrowman as Jack Harkness, Eve Myles as Gwen Cooper, Kai Owen as Rhys Williams and Gareth David-Lloyd as Ianto Jones. The series opened with Children of Earth: Day One and concluded with Children of Earth: Day Five.

Overview[[edit] | [edit source]]

It consisted of a single, five-episode story arc titled Torchwood: Children of Earth, broadcast over five consecutive nights. The series had a new producer, Peter Bennett, and was directed by Euros Lyn, who had considerable experience on the revived Doctor Who.

The first and final episodes were written by Russell T Davies, who also wrote the story arc. The third episode was co-written by Davies and James Moran whilst the second and fourth were by newcomer John Fay, though, according to Moran's blog, all three writers had an input into the storyline.

Freema Agyeman and Noel Clarke were originally scheduled to appear as Martha Jones and Mickey Smith, Agyeman appearing throughout the story arc and Clarke in the final two episodes. When Agyeman was signed to co-star in Law & Order: UK, her appearance was whittled down to a one-scene cameo, which was ultimately cut when she became completely unavailable. Clarke was forced to pull out at a later stage due to film commitments. (REF: Doctor Who: The Writer's Tale - The Final Chapter)

Also, Nicholas Briggs, who has written and acted in many licensed-by-BBC and unlicensed Doctor Who franchise spin-offs since the 1980s, and who is the revived Doctor Who series' resident alien voice-over artist, makes his first on-screen appearance in a televised Who-franchise production.

Production on this series began in August 2008.

In 2010 the Television Critics Association nominated the series for Best TV Movie, Miniseries and Special.[1]

Cast[[edit] | [edit source]]

A promotional image for the series.

Recurring[[edit] | [edit source]]

Guest[[edit] | [edit source]]

Episodes[[edit] | [edit source]]

# Title Writer(s) Director Notes
1 Day One Russell T Davies Euros Lyn First appearance of Clement McDonald, Lois Habiba, John Frobisher, Brian Green, Rhiannon Davies, Johnny Davies, Mr. Dekker, Alice Carter, Steven Carter and Agent Johnson. Gwen learns she is pregnant. Destruction of the Torchwood Hub.
2 Day Two John Fay
3 Day Three Russell T Davies, James Moran First appearance of the 456.
4 Day Four John Fay Death of Ianto Jones and Clement McDonald.
5 Day Five Russell T Davies Final appearance of the 456. Death of Steven Carter and John Frobisher. Jack Harkness leaves Earth. Torchwood Three disbands.

Aliens and enemies[[edit] | [edit source]]

Digital availability[[edit] | [edit source]]

Series 3 of Torchwood is available for purchase and/or as part of a subscription on:

Radio[[edit] | [edit source]]

Notes[[edit] | [edit source]]

  • The audio stories were broadcast in early July on Radio 4 prior to the broadcast of Children of Earth, the CD was later released in September 2009.

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

Footnotes[[edit] | [edit source]]

  1. ↑ Modern Family, Glee, Lost and Clone Wars Get TV Critics Love. IGN (June 5, 2010). Retrieved on 11th February 2012.
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