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''"We Are Coming"''
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Series 3, subtitled '''Children of Earth''' will consist of one continuous story, broadcasted over a period of 5 consecutive nights. The series will have a new producer: Peter Bennett. Veteran ''[[Doctor Who]]'' Director Euros Lyn will direct the entire series. Russell T Davies will write three episodes and is also writing the overall story arc. James Moran and John Fay will both write on episode each.[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]
: ''Children of Earth redirects here until it's confirmed all 5 episodes will carry the same title.''


== Synopsis ==
In the 1960S the Goverment made a deal, with a alien race knwon only as the 456, and now they have returned to Earth again. Making every child in the world stop still and say '''"WE ARE COMING"''', it has happened before, but when? Also a cynical government agent named Johnson seeks to expose Torchwood, but can Torchwood save the earth and every child on it, before she does?


==Story Notes==
==Overview==
*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-->
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]
*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.
 
*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.
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-->
*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.
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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==
==Cast==
===Returning cast===
*[[Jack Harkness|Captain Jack Harkness]] -[[John Barrowman]]
*[[Jack Harkness|Captain Jack Harkness]] -[[John Barrowman]]
*[[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-->
*[[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-->
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*[[Andy Davidson]] - [[Tom Price]]
*[[Andy Davidson]] - [[Tom Price]]
*[[Rhys Williams]] - [[Kai Owen]]
*[[Rhys Williams]] - [[Kai Owen]]
*[[Johnson (Children of Earth)|Johnson]] - [[Liz May Bryce]]
 
===New cast===
*[[Lois Habiba]] - [[Cush Jumbo]]
*[[Lois Habiba]] - [[Cush Jumbo]]
*[[Rupesh Patanjali|Dr. Rupesh Patanjali]] - [[Rik Makarem]]
*[[Rupesh Patanjali|Dr. Rupesh Patanjali]] - [[Rik Makarem]]
*[[Alice]] - [[Lucy Cohu]]
*[[Alice]] - [[Lucy Cohu]]
*[[Bridget Spears]] - [[Susan Brown]]
*[[Bridget Spears]] - [[Susan Brown]]
*[[Johnson (Children of Earth)|Johnson]] - [[Liz May Bryce]]
*[[Frobisher (Children of the Earth)|Mr. Frobisher]] - [[Peter Capaldi]]
*[[Frobisher (Children of the Earth)|Mr. Frobisher]] - [[Peter Capaldi]]
*[[Clem]] - [[Paul Copely]]
*[[Clem]] - [[Paul Copely]]
*[[Colonel Oduya]] - [[Charles Abomeli]]
*[[Rick Yates]] - [[Nick Briggs]]
*[[Brian Green]] - [[Nicholas Farrell]]
*[[Rhodri Lewis]] - [[Johnny Evans]]
*[[The Operative]] - [[Ben Loyd-Holmes]]
*[[Rupesh Patanjali]] - [[Rik Makarem]]
==Myths and Rumours==
*[[Captain John Hart]] may return
*[[Weevil]] may make an apperance
*[[Gwen Cooper]] dies
*More of [[Jack Harkness]]'s past life will be revealed
*The Hub may be destroyed
*[[Gray]] could return
*Owen could be the horribly burnt chained up man or the skeleton in the body bag seen in the trailer
*[[The Doctor]] will appear or will be mentioned
*Either Rhys or Andy will join Torchwood
*Either Rhys or Andy will die
*Jack may have a wife
*Ianto's sister and her boyfriend may appear


==Rumours==
*[[Captain John Hart]] to return.{{fact}}
*[[Weevil]] to make an apperance.{{fact}}
*[[Gwen Cooper]] dies.{{fact}}
*More of [[Jack Harkness]]'s past life
*The Hub may be destroyed in the first episode
*[[UNIT]] could make an appearance with the character of [[Colonel Oduya]] appears to be an [[UNIT]] officer.{{fact}}
*Rhys will return and join Torchwood.{{fact}}
*Billis will return (villain [[TW]]: ''[[End of Days]]'').{{fact}}
*[[Gray]] will return.{{fact}}
*Owen is the horribly burnt chained up man and the skeleton in the body bag seen in the trailer. {{fact}}
*Toshiko and Owen will appear in some fashion.{{fact}}
*[[The Doctor]] will appear or will be mentioned.{{fact}}
*[[Sarah Jane]] will appear.{{fact}}
*Andy will join Torchwood.{{fact}}
*Either Rhys or Andy will die.{{fact}}
*[[Suzie]] will appear.{{fact}}
*[[The Rift]] will have nothing to do with the story.{{fact}}
*Jack may have a wife.{{fact}}
*Ianto's sister and boyfriend will appear.{{fact}}
*The Hub will be destroyed in a explosion, with somebody in it - Jack or Ianto.{{fact}}
*Some claim the alien seen through the glass looks similar to a [[Silurian]] or a [[Sea Devil]].{{fact}}
*The Alien appearing will be a new species.{{fact}}


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Revision as of 15:10, 7 May 2009

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Children of Earth redirects here until it's confirmed all 5 episodes will carry the same title.


Overview

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.[1] This is consistent with the announcement that the first episode of the series will be shown by the British Film Institute on 12 June.[2]

The only confirmed main cast members for Series 3 John Barrowman, Eve Myles, Gareth David-Lloyd, Tom Price, and Kai Owen.

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.

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.

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.

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

Returning cast

New cast

Rumours


Previous season:
Torchwood Series 2
Next season:
TBA

Season 3 preview.