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The '''third series''' of ''[[Torchwood (TV series)|Torchwood]]'' aired on [[BBC One]] in [[June]] [[2009]]. It consisted of a single, five-episode story arc entitled '''''Torchwood: Children of Earth''''', broadcast over five consecutive nights. The series had a new [[producer]], [[Peter Bennett]], and was [[director|directed]] by [[Euros Lyn]], who had considerable experience on the revived ''[[Doctor Who]]''. | |||
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The first and fifth 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 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|Doctor Who: The Writer's Tale - The Final Chapter]]'') and [[Nicholas Briggs]], who has written and acted in many licensed-by-BBC and unlicensed ''Doctor Who'' franchise | The [[Children of Earth: Day One (TV story)|first]] and [[Children of Earth: Day Five (TV story)|fifth 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 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 ''{{w|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]]'') and [[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. An appearance by the [[Tenth Doctor]] was speculated on but did not occur, although references to the character are made in dialogue (including a reference in ''Day Five'' that serves to cover the issue of why he isn't on Earth to combat the 456). | ||
Production on this series began in August [[2008]]. It was broadcast in July [[2009]] on [[BBC One]]. The | Production on this series began in [[August]] [[2008]]. It was broadcast in [[July]] [[2009]] on [[BBC One]]. The series aired from [[Monday]] [[6 July]] to [[Friday]] [[10 July|10th]]. | ||
In [[2010]] the [[Television Critics Association]] nominated the series for Best TV | In [[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> | ||
This | This series starred [[John Barrowman]] as [[Jack Harkness]], [[Eve Myles]] as [[Gwen Cooper]], [[Gareth David-Lloyd]] as [[Ianto Jones]] (in the first four episodes of the season) and [[Kai Owen]] as [[Rhys Williams]]. | ||
== Television stories == | == Television stories == | ||
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|width="50"| '''Episode Number''' || '''Title''' || '''Writer(s)''' || '''Director''' || '''Notes''' | |width="50"| '''Episode Number''' || '''Title''' || '''Writer(s)''' || '''Director''' || '''Notes''' | ||
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|1 ||'' [[Children of Earth: Day One (TV story)|Day One]]'' ||[[Russell T Davies]]||[[Euros Lyn]]||First appearance of [[Clement McDonald|Clem]], [[Lois Habiba]], [[John Frobisher]], [[Brian Green]], [[Rhiannon Davies]], [[Johnny Davies]], [[ | |1 ||'' [[Children of Earth: Day One (TV story)|Day One]]'' ||[[Russell T Davies]]||[[Euros Lyn]]||First appearance of [[Clement McDonald|Clem]], [[Lois Habiba]], [[John Frobisher]], [[Brian Green]], [[Rhiannon Davies]], [[Johnny Davies]], Mr [[Dekker]], [[Alice Carter]], [[Steven Carter]] and [[Johnson (Children of Earth)|Johnson]]. Destruction of the [[Torchwood Three|Torchwood Hub]] | ||
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|2 ||'' [[Children of Earth: Day Two (TV story)|Day Two]]'' ||[[John Fay]]||Euros Lyn|| | |2 ||'' [[Children of Earth: Day Two (TV story)|Day Two]]'' ||[[John Fay]]||Euros Lyn|| | ||
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* [[Rhiannon Davies]] - [[Katy Wix]] | * [[Rhiannon Davies]] - [[Katy Wix]] | ||
* [[Alice Carter]] - [[Lucy Cohu]] | * [[Alice Carter]] - [[Lucy Cohu]] | ||
* [[ | * Mr [[Dekker]] - [[Ian Gelder]] | ||
* [[Brian Green|Prime Minister Green]] - [[Nicholas Farrell]] | * [[Brian Green|Prime Minister Green]] - [[Nicholas Farrell]] | ||
* [[Bridget Spears]] - [[Susan Brown]] | * [[Bridget Spears]] - [[Susan Brown]] | ||
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=== Guest cast === | === Guest cast === | ||
* [[ | * [[Dr]] [[Rupesh Patanjali]] - [[Rik Makarem]] | ||
* [[Denise Riley]] - [[Deborah Findlay]] | * [[Denise Riley]] - [[Deborah Findlay]] | ||
* [[Rick Yates]] - [[Nicholas Briggs]] | * [[Rick Yates]] - [[Nicholas Briggs]] | ||
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== Radio == | == Radio == | ||
* [[Asylum (audio story)|Asylum]] | * ''[[Asylum (audio story)|Asylum]]'' | ||
* [[Golden Age (audio story)|Golden Age]] | * ''[[Golden Age (audio story)|Golden Age]]'' | ||
* [[The Dead Line]] | * ''[[The Dead Line (audio story)|The Dead Line]]'' | ||
=== Notes === | === Notes === | ||
* 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]] | * 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 == | == External links == | ||
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{{Torchwood Series 3 aliens}} | {{Torchwood Series 3 aliens}} | ||
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[[Category:Torchwood series]] | [[Category:Torchwood series]] | ||
Revision as of 18:49, 24 February 2013
The third series of Torchwood aired on BBC One in June 2009. It consisted of a single, five-episode story arc entitled 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 fifth 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 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) and 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. An appearance by the Tenth Doctor was speculated on but did not occur, although references to the character are made in dialogue (including a reference in Day Five that serves to cover the issue of why he isn't on Earth to combat the 456).
Production on this series began in August 2008. It was broadcast in July 2009 on BBC One. The series aired from Monday 6 July to Friday 10th.
In 2010 the Television Critics Association nominated the series for Best TV Movie, Miniseries and Special.[1]
This series starred John Barrowman as Jack Harkness, Eve Myles as Gwen Cooper, Gareth David-Lloyd as Ianto Jones (in the first four episodes of the season) and Kai Owen as Rhys Williams.
Television stories
| Episode Number | Title | Writer(s) | Director | Notes |
| 1 | Day One | Russell T Davies | Euros Lyn | First appearance of Clem, Lois Habiba, John Frobisher, Brian Green, Rhiannon Davies, Johnny Davies, Mr Dekker, Alice Carter, Steven Carter and Johnson. Destruction of the Torchwood Hub |
| 2 | Day Two | John Fay | Euros Lyn | |
| 3 | Day Three | Russell T Davies & James Moran |
Euros Lyn | First appearance of The 456 |
| 4 | Day Four | John Fay | Euros Lyn | Death of Ianto Jones and Clem |
| 5 | Day Five | Russell T Davies | Euros Lyn | Final appearance of the 456. Death of Steven Carter and John Frobisher. Jack Harkness leaves Torchwood. |
Cast
Main cast
- 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 - Liz May Brice
- Rhiannon Davies - Katy Wix
- Alice Carter - Lucy Cohu
- Mr Dekker - Ian Gelder
- Prime Minister Green - Nicholas Farrell
- Bridget Spears - Susan Brown
Secondary cast
- Steven Carter - Bear McCausland
- Johnny Davies - Rhodri Lewis
- Andy Davidson - Tom Price
- Voice of the The 456- Simon Poland
Guest cast
Aliens and enemies
Radio
Notes
- 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
Footnotes
- ↑ Modern Family, Glee, Lost and Clone Wars Get TV Critics Love. IGN (June 5, 2010). Retrieved on 11th February 2012.
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