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|individual name = Brian Green
|job            = Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
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|race            = [[Human]]
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|home planet    = [[Earth]]
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|home era       = [[21st century]]
|origin          = [[Earth]]
|appearances    = [[TW]]: ''[[Children of Earth]]''
|first cs       = Children of Earth: Day One (TV story)
|actor          = [[Nicholas Farrell]]
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}} '''Brian Green''' was the British Prime Minister during the 456 incident. He succeeded [[Aubrey Fairchild (Prime Minister)|Aubrey Fairchild]] in 2009 and was still the PM at the time of the 456 Incident. He had a meeting with John Frobisher and left control of the 456 Crisis to Frobisher so Green could deny if anything went wrong. ([[TW]]: [[Day One (Children of Earth)|Day One]])
|actor          = Nicholas Farrell
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'''Brian Green''' was the [[Prime Minister of the United Kingdom]] during the [[The 456|456]] crisis.


The next day, he met with Frobisher to discuss the crisis and made it clear to Frobisher that he would be blamed if the crisis went wrong. Afterwards he went to look at the Gas Tank being made for the 456 on Floor 13 of the MI5 building. The tank was built so the 456 could breathe when they visited the next day.([[TW]]: ''[[Day Two (Children of Earth)|Day Two]]'')
== Biography ==
He succeeded [[Aubrey Fairchild (Beautiful Chaos)|Aubrey Fairchild]] in [[2009]]. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Beautiful Chaos (novel)}})


Green made an address to the nation, promising calm and stability the next morning. Green did not have a high profile in Day Thre. Only being seen observing the 456 landing at Thames House from his office in Downing Street. He witnessed the negotiation between Frobisher and the 456. Green was reprimanded by General Pierce of the American military for attempting to cover up the British governments prior involvement with the 456. ([[TW]]: ''[[Day Three (Children of Earth)|Day Three]]'')
He came under criticism from foreign governments after [[Martin Trueman]] intercepted global broadcasts. ([[TV]]: {{cs|Secrets of the Stars (TV story)}})


On Day Four, Green held a meeting of COBRA to discuss how to meet the 456's demands of 10% of Britain's children, Green made a decision to exempt any COBRA members children and grandchildren, including his own. After hearing ideas from COBRA, he agreed with [[Denise Riley|Denise Riley's]] plan to select the bottom 10% of children in the school league tables; Green had John Frobisher arrange transport for this, however the meeting was spied on by [[Lois Habiba]] ([[TW]]: ''[[Day Four (Children of Earth)|Day Four]]'')
He was the [[Prime Minister]] at the time of the 456 incident. He expressed frustration and fear at dealing with the constant [[alien invasion|alien attacks]], saying that he ran "a country at siege from above".


Finally, on Day Five, Green has control of the crisis taken from him and given to General Pierce who oversees the taking of the 10% of the children. During the day, he has John Frobisher do a media stunt to encourage the cover story for the taking of the children; innoculations. However, Green also told Frobisher that his children would be taken and given to the 456. Later on, Frobisher killed himself and his family to prevent his children from being taken. At the end of Day Five, Green is left alone in the Cabinet room with Denise Riley and Frobisher's PA, [[Bridget Spears]]. Green comments on how the situation turned out "lucky" for him; Spears angrily tells Green that she used the Torchwood contact lenses to record the day's events in the Cabinet room; including Green's comment about being lucky. Green threatened to have Spears arrested but Riley let Spears go and implied that she would be taking over from him. However it is unsure whether she did so Green is assumed to still be Prime Minister ([[TW]]: ''[[Day Five (Children of Earth)|Day Five]]'')
He met with [[John Frobisher]] about the return of the 456 and the need to remove any record of the first time [[Britain]] met them. Rather than take control, he left the matter to Frobisher - including the [[assassination]] of witnesses - so he could deny involvement if anything went wrong. Officially, "I never knew". ([[TV]]: {{cs|Children of Earth: Day One (TV story)}})


*'''British Prime Minister'''
The next day, he met with Frobisher to discuss the crisis and made it clear to Frobisher that he would be blamed if things went wrong. Afterwards he went to look at the gas tank being made for the 456 on Floor 13 of [[Thames House]]. The tank was built for the 456 when [[456 ambassador|the ambassador]] visited the next day. ([[TV]]: {{cs|Children of Earth: Day Two (TV story)}})
* Office: May 2009 onwards
* Preceded by: [[Aubrey Fairchild (Prime Minister)|Aubrey Fairchild]]


==Trivia==
[[File:Brian Green window.jpg|thumb|left|Green watches [[the 456]] arrive from a [[window]]. ([[TV]]: {{cs|Children of Earth: Day Three (TV story)}})]]
* He had the same surname with [[Joseph Green]], the [[Slitheen]] controlled MP who became acting Prime Minister. ([[DW]]: ''[[Aliens of London]]'' / ''[[World War III]]''). It is not indicated whether the two may be related.
Green addressed the nation the next morning, promising calm and stability. He did not have a high profile on Day Three, only being seen observing the 456 landing at Thames House from his office in [[Downing Street]]. He witnessed the negotiation between Frobisher and the 456. Green was reprimanded by General [[Austin Pierce|Pierce]] of the [[United States of America|American]] [[US Army|military]] for trying to cover up the [[British government]]'s prior involvement with the 456. ([[TV]]: {{cs|Children of Earth: Day Three (TV story)}})
[[Category:British Prime Ministers|Green, Brian]]
 
On Day Four, Green held a meeting of [[COBRA]] to discuss how to meet the 456's demands of 10% of [[Great Britain]]'s children, Green made a decision to exempt any COBRA member's children and grandchildren, including his own. This — and his refusal to make extended family exempt — was used by Home Secretary [[Denise Riley]] to argue that since they were throwing out a truly random "lottery", they should hand over the lowest 10% of children in the school league tables. Green had John Frobisher arrange transport for this. However [[Lois Habiba]] was spying on the meeting for Torchwood and tried to blackmail Green into letting [[Jack Harkness]]'s team "do their job". Torchwood's show of strength spectacularly failed when the 456 casually murdered the entirety of [[MI5|Thames House]]; an angry Green sneered, "Happy now?" at Habiba and continued with the plan. ([[TV]]: {{cs|Children of Earth: Day Four (TV story)}})
 
[[File:Brian Green Eye-5.jpg|thumb|Green is confronted by [[Bridget Spears]]. ([[TV]]: {{cs|Children of Earth: Day Five (TV story)}})]]
On the day he agreed to give the children to the 456, Green had full control of the crisis taken from him and given to General Pierce, who oversaw the taking of the 10% of the children. During the day, he had Frobisher order a media stunt to encourage the cover story for the taking of the children — innoculations. Green later told Frobisher that his children would be taken and given to the 456 so that the government would be seen to have suffered. Frobisher killed himself and his family to spare them this fate. At the end of the day, Green was having a meeting in the [[Cabinet Room]] with Denise Riley and Frobisher's PA, [[Bridget Spears]]. Green commented on how the situation turned out "lucky" for him, as the American General Austin Pierce had taken over the operation and they could blame the child snatchings on him. Once he'd shown his first thought was to save his own skin, Spears blackmailed Green: she told him she had used the [[Torchwood Three|Torchwood]] [[Eye-5|contact lenses]] to record the day's events in the Cabinet Room, including Green's comment about being lucky. Green threatened to have Spears arrested but Riley let Spears go and implied that she would be taking over from him. ([[TV]]: {{cs|Children of Earth: Day Five (TV story)}})
 
Shortly after the crisis, Green was still Prime Minister. ([[COMIC]]: {{cs|Don't Step on the Grass (comic story)}}) However, one account suggested that Riley did ultimately succeed him, and that Green had left office "disgraced". ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Torchwood: The Encyclopedia (reference book)}})
 
== Behind the scenes ==
* In the real world, [[Gordon Brown]] was Prime Minister in 2009. Gordon Brown and Brian Green both have colours for last names and have reversed initials.
* As with [[Harriet Jones]], Brian Green's political party is left intentionally vague.
* Green's fate at the end of ''Children of Earth'' is unknown, but his impending downfall as Prime Minister is strongly implied. {{cs|Torchwood: The Encyclopedia (reference book)}} makes a more explicit confirmation that he is forced out of power, stating that Green's premiership came "crashing down" and that Denise Riley would succeed him and ensure that both Habiba and Spears were cleared of all charges.
 
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Latest revision as of 03:20, 5 September 2024

Brian Green was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom during the 456 crisis.

Biography[[edit] | [edit source]]

He succeeded Aubrey Fairchild in 2009. (PROSE: Beautiful Chaos [+]Loading...["Beautiful Chaos (novel)"])

He came under criticism from foreign governments after Martin Trueman intercepted global broadcasts. (TV: Secrets of the Stars [+]Loading...["Secrets of the Stars (TV story)"])

He was the Prime Minister at the time of the 456 incident. He expressed frustration and fear at dealing with the constant alien attacks, saying that he ran "a country at siege from above".

He met with John Frobisher about the return of the 456 and the need to remove any record of the first time Britain met them. Rather than take control, he left the matter to Frobisher - including the assassination of witnesses - so he could deny involvement if anything went wrong. Officially, "I never knew". (TV: Children of Earth: Day One [+]Loading...["Children of Earth: Day One (TV story)"])

The next day, he met with Frobisher to discuss the crisis and made it clear to Frobisher that he would be blamed if things went wrong. Afterwards he went to look at the gas tank being made for the 456 on Floor 13 of Thames House. The tank was built for the 456 when the ambassador visited the next day. (TV: Children of Earth: Day Two [+]Loading...["Children of Earth: Day Two (TV story)"])

Green watches the 456 arrive from a window. (TV: Children of Earth: Day Three [+]Loading...["Children of Earth: Day Three (TV story)"])

Green addressed the nation the next morning, promising calm and stability. He did not have a high profile on Day Three, only being seen observing the 456 landing at Thames House from his office in Downing Street. He witnessed the negotiation between Frobisher and the 456. Green was reprimanded by General Pierce of the American military for trying to cover up the British government's prior involvement with the 456. (TV: Children of Earth: Day Three [+]Loading...["Children of Earth: Day Three (TV story)"])

On Day Four, Green held a meeting of COBRA to discuss how to meet the 456's demands of 10% of Great Britain's children, Green made a decision to exempt any COBRA member's children and grandchildren, including his own. This — and his refusal to make extended family exempt — was used by Home Secretary Denise Riley to argue that since they were throwing out a truly random "lottery", they should hand over the lowest 10% of children in the school league tables. Green had John Frobisher arrange transport for this. However Lois Habiba was spying on the meeting for Torchwood and tried to blackmail Green into letting Jack Harkness's team "do their job". Torchwood's show of strength spectacularly failed when the 456 casually murdered the entirety of Thames House; an angry Green sneered, "Happy now?" at Habiba and continued with the plan. (TV: Children of Earth: Day Four [+]Loading...["Children of Earth: Day Four (TV story)"])

Green is confronted by Bridget Spears. (TV: Children of Earth: Day Five [+]Loading...["Children of Earth: Day Five (TV story)"])

On the day he agreed to give the children to the 456, Green had full control of the crisis taken from him and given to General Pierce, who oversaw the taking of the 10% of the children. During the day, he had Frobisher order a media stunt to encourage the cover story for the taking of the children — innoculations. Green later told Frobisher that his children would be taken and given to the 456 so that the government would be seen to have suffered. Frobisher killed himself and his family to spare them this fate. At the end of the day, Green was having a meeting in the Cabinet Room with Denise Riley and Frobisher's PA, Bridget Spears. Green commented on how the situation turned out "lucky" for him, as the American General Austin Pierce had taken over the operation and they could blame the child snatchings on him. Once he'd shown his first thought was to save his own skin, Spears blackmailed Green: she told him she had used the Torchwood contact lenses to record the day's events in the Cabinet Room, including Green's comment about being lucky. Green threatened to have Spears arrested but Riley let Spears go and implied that she would be taking over from him. (TV: Children of Earth: Day Five [+]Loading...["Children of Earth: Day Five (TV story)"])

Shortly after the crisis, Green was still Prime Minister. (COMIC: Don't Step on the Grass [+]Loading...["Don't Step on the Grass (comic story)"]) However, one account suggested that Riley did ultimately succeed him, and that Green had left office "disgraced". (PROSE: Torchwood: The Encyclopedia [+]Loading...["Torchwood: The Encyclopedia (reference book)"])

Behind the scenes[[edit] | [edit source]]

  • In the real world, Gordon Brown was Prime Minister in 2009. Gordon Brown and Brian Green both have colours for last names and have reversed initials.
  • As with Harriet Jones, Brian Green's political party is left intentionally vague.
  • Green's fate at the end of Children of Earth is unknown, but his impending downfall as Prime Minister is strongly implied. Torchwood: The Encyclopedia [+]Loading...["Torchwood: The Encyclopedia (reference book)"] makes a more explicit confirmation that he is forced out of power, stating that Green's premiership came "crashing down" and that Denise Riley would succeed him and ensure that both Habiba and Spears were cleared of all charges.