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|image = Combat.jpg | |image = Combat.jpg | ||
|series = ''[[Torchwood (TV series)|Torchwood]]'' | |series = ''[[Torchwood (TV series)|Torchwood]]'' | ||
|season number = Series 1 (Torchwood) | |season number = Series 1 (Torchwood) | ||
|series episode number = 11 | |series episode number = 11 | ||
|scripturl = https://www.bbc.co.uk/writersroom/documents/torchwood-1-episode-11-combat-yellow-revisions-04092006.pdf | |||
|main character = [[Jack Harkness|Jack]], [[Owen Harper|Owen]], [[Gwen Cooper|Gwen]], [[Toshiko Sato|Tosh]], [[Ianto Jones|Ianto]] | |main character = [[Jack Harkness|Jack]], [[Owen Harper|Owen]], [[Gwen Cooper|Gwen]], [[Toshiko Sato|Tosh]], [[Ianto Jones|Ianto]] | ||
|featuring = | |featuring = Janet (Everything Changes){{!}}Janet | ||
|featuring2 = Rhys Williams | |||
|enemy = [[Mark Lynch]] | |enemy = [[Mark Lynch]] | ||
|setting = [[Cardiff]], [[2000s]] | |setting = [[Cardiff]], [[2000s]]{{note|Episodes 11-13 of the [[Series 1 (Torchwood)|first series]] of ''[[Torchwood (series)|Torchwood]]'' are set anywhere from [[2007]]-[[2010]] as a result of [[Aliens of London dating controversy|conflicting evidence]] shown in the episodes {{cs|Ghost Machine (TV story)}}, {{cs|Greeks Bearing Gifts (TV story)}}, {{cs|Random Shoes (TV story)}}, {{cs|To the Last Man (TV story)}}, {{cs|Reset (TV story)}}, {{cs|Adrift (TV story)}}, {{cs|Fragments (TV story)}}, {{cs|Exit Wounds (TV story)}}, and {{cs|The New World (TV story)}}. As episode 10, {{cs|Out of Time (TV story)}},, is set at the end of [[December]], this means that episodes 11-13 are almost certainly set the year after episodes 1-10.}} | ||
|writer = | |writer = Noel Clarke | ||
|director = [[Andy Goddard]] | |director = [[Andy Goddard]] | ||
|producer = [[Richard Stokes]] | |producer = [[Richard Stokes]] | ||
|broadcast date = | |broadcast date = 24 December 2006 | ||
|network = | |network = BBC Three | ||
|prev = Out of Time (TV story) | |prev = Out of Time (TV story) | ||
|next = Captain Jack Harkness (TV story) | |next = Captain Jack Harkness (TV story) | ||
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|clip2 = Janet the Weevil Gets Kidnapped Combat Torchwood | |clip2 = Janet the Weevil Gets Kidnapped Combat Torchwood | ||
|clip3 = Owen Harper King of the Weevils? Combat Torchwood | |clip3 = Owen Harper King of the Weevils? Combat Torchwood | ||
|format=1x48-minute episode}} | |format = 1x48-minute episode | ||
}} | |||
'''''Combat''''' was the eleventh episode in the [[Series 1 (Torchwood)|first series]] of ''[[Torchwood (TV series)|Torchwood]]''. It was written by [[Noel Clarke]] and directed by [[Andy Goddard]]. | '''''Combat''''' was the eleventh episode in the [[Series 1 (Torchwood)|first series]] of ''[[Torchwood (TV series)|Torchwood]]''. It was written by [[Noel Clarke]] and directed by [[Andy Goddard]]. | ||
It principally featured [[Owen Harper]] and significantly developed the mythos surrounding the [[Weevil]]s, establishing that Owen had a unique relationship with them — something that would be explored further in [[series 2 (Torchwood)|series 2]] and stories in other media. | It principally featured [[Owen Harper]] and significantly developed the mythos surrounding the [[Weevil]]s, establishing that Owen had a unique relationship with them — something that would be explored further in [[series 2 (Torchwood)|series 2]] and stories in other media. | ||
Written by Noel Clarke, it was, {{ | Written by [[Noel Clarke]], it was, {{As of|2023|3|lc=y}}, the only ''Doctor Who''-related television episode to be penned by an actor who portrayed a major DWU character, though not the first or only penned by ''any'' actor that appeared in the DWU as a named character. | ||
== Synopsis == | == Synopsis == | ||
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}} | }} | ||
== | == Worldbuilding == | ||
* Mark uses the word "[[bullshit]]" as an insult. | * Mark uses the word "[[bullshit]]" as an insult. | ||
=== Music === | |||
* The "[[Crazy Frog]]" ringtone, which was a major fad in Britain during the mid-2000s, is referenced in this episode. Toshiko mistakes it for Jack's ringtone, to which he takes offence. | |||
=== Foods and beverages === | === Foods and beverages === | ||
* Gwen and Rhys go to a [[France|French]] [[restaurant]] where Rhys orders a [[steak]]. | |||
* Owen poses as the owner of a company exporting [[jellied eel]]s. | * Owen poses as the owner of a company exporting [[jellied eel]]s. | ||
* Gwen orders pizza from [[Jubilee Pizza]]. | |||
* Jack gives Owen [[grape]]s in the hospital. | * Jack gives Owen [[grape]]s in the hospital. | ||
=== Influences === | |||
* This episode borrows thematically from ''[[Fight Club]]''. | |||
=== Locations === | === Locations === | ||
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=== Technology === | === Technology === | ||
* Mark Lynch searches for information on Owen using [[search-wise.net]]. | * Mark Lynch searches for information on Owen using [[Search Wise|search-wise.net]]. | ||
== Story notes == | == Story notes == | ||
* Writer Noel Clarke played the role of [[Mickey Smith]] in ''Doctor Who''. He is also the first writer of colour to write a televised episode set in the ''Doctor Who'' universe, although not for ''Doctor Who ''itself. | * Writer [[Noel Clarke]] played the role of [[Mickey Smith]] in ''Doctor Who''. He is also the first writer of colour to write a televised episode set in the ''Doctor Who'' universe, although not for ''Doctor Who ''itself. | ||
* The episode was repeated on [[BBC Two]], three days later at 10:00pm on Wednesday [[27 December (releases)|27 December]] [[2006 (releases)|2006]]. | * The episode was repeated on [[BBC Two]], three days later at 10:00pm on Wednesday [[27 December (releases)|27 December]] [[2006 (releases)|2006]]. | ||
* The character [[Mark Lynch]] works at the [[estate agency|real estate agency]] [[Lynchfrost]]. In real life, [http://www.imdb.com/company/co0029640/ Lynch/Frost productions] is a television production company founded by {{w|David Lynch}} and [[Mark Frost]]. | * The character [[Mark Lynch]] works at the [[estate agency|real estate agency]] [[Lynchfrost]]. In real life, [http://www.imdb.com/company/co0029640/ Lynch/Frost productions] is a television production company founded by {{w|David Lynch}} and [[Mark Frost]]. | ||
* | * [[Noel Clarke]] originally intended for [[Nicholas Briggs]] to play a character in the story. However, after several rewrites the character was removed. [https://www.blogtorwho.com/nicholas-briggs-exclusive-interview-part-two/ <nowiki>[1]</nowiki>] | ||
=== Ratings === | === Ratings === | ||
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=== Filming locations === | === Filming locations === | ||
' | * Trinity Street, Cardiff (the French restaurant) | ||
* St. John's Church (Jack chases the Weevil) | |||
* Working Street (Jack loses the Weevil) | |||
* Wood Street, Great Western Lane (the car park) | |||
* The Coal Exchange (Fight club) | |||
=== Broadcasts === | |||
{| class="wikitable sortable" | |||
!Date | |||
!Time | |||
!Channel | |||
!class="unsortable"|Notes | |||
|- | |||
|[[Sunday]] [[24 December (releases)|24 December]] [[2006 (releases)|2006]] | |||
|21:30 | |||
|[[BBC Three]] | |||
|First broadcast. | |||
|- | |||
|[[Wednesday]] [[27 December (releases)|27 December]] [[2006 (releases)|2006]] | |||
|22:00 | |||
|[[BBC Two England]] | |||
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|- | |||
|[[Monday]] [[19 March (releases)|19 March]] [[2007 (releases)|2007]] | |||
|01:40 | |||
|[[BBC Three]] | |||
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|- | |||
|[[Friday]] [[7 December (releases)|7 December]] [[2007 (releases)|2007]] | |||
|21:00 | |||
|[[BBC Three]] | |||
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|- | |||
|[[Saturday]] [[8 December (releases)|8 December]] [[2007 (releases)|2007]] | |||
|02:55 | |||
|[[BBC Three]] | |||
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|- | |||
|[[Friday]] [[2 July (releases)|2 July]] [[2010 (releases)|2010]] | |||
|00:20 | |||
|[[BBC HD]] | |||
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|} | |||
=== Production errors === | === Production errors === | ||
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== Continuity == | == Continuity == | ||
* Owen is still upset over the loss of [[Diane Holmes]] | * Owen is still upset over the loss of [[Diane Holmes]], who disappeared in [[TV]]: {{cs|Out of Time (TV story)}}. | ||
* Owen will go on to have a more complicated relationship with the Weevils in Cardiff city as shown in [[TV]]: {{cs|Dead Man Walking (TV story)}} and {{cs|Exit Wounds (TV story)}}. | |||
* Gwen tells Rhys about her affair with Owen which happened during the events of ([[TV]]: {{cs|Countrycide (TV story)}} and {{cs|Greeks Bearing Gifts (TV story)}} but makes Rhys take recton to forget her confession, much like how Jack did to her in [[TV]]: {{cs|Everything Changes (TV story)}}. | |||
== Home video releases == | == Home video releases == | ||
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=== DVD releases === | === DVD releases === | ||
* ''Combat'' was first released on DVD, with three other episodes in ''Torchwood: Series 1, part 3'' on [[26 March (releases)|26 March]] [[2007 (releases)|2007]]. | * ''Combat'' was first released on DVD, with three other episodes in ''Torchwood: Series 1, part 3'' on [[26 March (releases)|26 March]] [[2007 (releases)|2007]]. | ||
* It was later included in ''Torchwood: The Complete First Series'' on [[19 November (releases)|19 November]] 2007. | * It was later included in ''Torchwood: The Complete First Series'' on [[19 November (releases)|19 November]] 2007. | ||
* It was also released in the Series 1-4 boxset (Region 2 release: 14 November 2011.) | * It was also released in the Series 1-4 boxset (Region 2 release: 14 November 2011.) | ||
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== Footnotes == | == Footnotes == | ||
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