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Revision as of 14:56, 30 June 2009
| 27 – Children of Earth | |||
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| Torchwood serial | |||
| Cast | |||
Starring | |||
Others
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| Production | |||
| Directed by | Euros Lyn[10] | ||
| Written by | Russell T Davies (episodes 1, 3 & 5)[2] John Fay (episodes 2 & 4)[2] James Moran (episode 3)[2] | ||
| Produced by | Peter Bennett | ||
| Executive producer(s) | Russell T Davies Julie Gardner | ||
| Production code | 3.1 to 3.5 | ||
| Series | Series 3 | ||
| Running time | 5 episodes, 60 minutes each | ||
| First broadcast | 6-10 July 2009[1] | ||
| Chronology | |||
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Children of Earth[3] is the banner title of the third series of the British science fiction television series Torchwood, which is due to be broadcast during the week of 6–10 July[1] on BBC One, from 7 July 2009[11] on UKTV Australia and from 20 July 2009[12] on BBC America. This air date is set to coincide with the launch of BBC America's HD simulcast.[13] It is a miniseries of five episodes, to be aired on consecutive days.[14] Having started on the BBC's digital-only BBC Three channel and moving to BBC Two in series 2, the third series will air on BBC One.[15][16]
Plot
The serial is about a government who struck a deal in the 1960s with an alien race and the consequences of it - something that will affect all the children on Earth.[17] It features CGI[18] aliens called The 456[4] who are introduced in the third episode.[18] The story further establishes the relationship between Jack and Ianto and how Gwen and Rhys cope with married life around Torchwood "as [Rhys] potentially becomes the fourth member of the team."[18]
Continuity
Rupesh Patanjali and Rhiannon Evans were first mentioned in The Torchwood Archives by Gary Russell.[8]
Production
Locations
Filming for the series started in August 2008.[3] As well as the show's native Cardiff, filming for the serial took place in London for a week[6] and on the set of BBC's Casualty in Bristol - doubling for the fictional St. Helen's Hospital in Cardiff.[18] The largest set ever built at Upper Boat was created for this serial - Floor 13.[18]
Casting
Nick Briggs, the voice actor who provides voices in the revived series of Doctor Who, including the Daleks, is due to appear in his first human role in any officially licensed Doctor Who television episode in this serial. He has previously played many roles in the 'Big Finish' range of officially licensed Audio dramas.
Katy Wix and Rhodri Lewis play Rhiannon and Johnny Evans, Ianto's sister and brother-in-law respectively and many "crucial events" revolve around them in the serial.[4] Lucy Cohu will be playing Captain Jack Harkness's daughter Alice.[19] Having been set up to do so by the conclusion of their storylines in "Journey's End", Freema Agyeman and Noel Clarke were due to reprise their roles as Martha Jones and Mickey Smith respectively, but were unable to due to "scheduling issues".[20] Agyeman doesn't rule out returning to the show at a later date, however.[21]
Preview
On his official website, John Barrowman announced that a preview of Children of Earth would be screened at the National Film Theatre on 12 June.[22]
Soundtrack
Silva Screen will be releasing the Children of Earth soundtrack via MP3 on July 7th, and on CD July 27th.[23]
Episodes
Reception
Ben Rawson-Jones of Digital Spy gave very favourable pre-review to the first three episodes of the serial. He particularly praised Davies' script for its "economical" and "seamlessly" re-establishment of the show's returning trio for new views whilst not alienating fans. The inter-weaving of the stories for "credible and appealing" supporting characters Rupesh, Timothy and Lois was praised; Paul Copley's acting for his part as Timothy was praised for its "pathos", and Liz May Brice's acting as Johnson for her "compelling" performance. He did however feel that the second and third episodes paled before the explosiveness of the first episode, on which they "failed to capitalise". He did however comment that the episodes creating a sense that we were "hurtling" towards a thrilling final two episodes.[24]
References
- ^ a b "Programme Information - Network TV BBC Week 27: Unplaced 2009" (Press release). BBC Press Office. 2009-06-18. Retrieved 2009-06-18.
- ^ a b c d "Torchwood – Children Of Earth Press Pack: Cast List and Production Team" (Press release). BBC Press Office. 2009-06-15. Retrieved 2009-06-15.
- ^ a b c d e "Filming under way for new series of Torchwood" (Press release). BBC Press Office. 2008-08-26. Retrieved 2008-08-26.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q Torchwood Magazine, December 2008 (cover date)
{{citation}}: Check date values in:|date=(help); Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ Torchwood Magazine, May/June 2009 (cover date)
{{citation}}: Check date values in:|date=(help); Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ a b c d e f Torchwood Magazine, November 2008 (cover date)
{{citation}}: Check date values in:|date=(help); Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ "A & J Management - Julia Joyce". Retrieved 2008-11-10.
- ^ a b c Russell, Gary (2008). The Torchwood Archives. BBC Books. ISBN 978-1846074592.
{{cite book}}: Unknown parameter|month=ignored (help) - ^ "The Hub 3 - Guests". Retrieved 2009-03-15.
- ^ Torchwood Magazine, August 2008 (cover date)
{{citation}}: Check date values in:|date=(help); Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ "UKTV >> TORCHWOOD CHILDREN OF EARTH". Retrieved 27 June 2009.
- ^ "Torchwood: Children of Earth". BBC America. Retrieved 1 June 2009.
- ^ ""Torchwood: Children of Earth" to air this summer over consecutive nights?". AfterElton.com. 2009-01-10. Retrieved 2009-01-16.
- ^ BBC - Torchwood - Torchwood Series 3 Confirmed
- ^ "Torchwood: Children of Earth Trailer gets UK/US Preview". BBC Online. 2009-02-02.
- ^ Torchwood will light up BBC1 prime time, Western Mail, August 14, 2008
- ^ "Torchwood returns". Digital Spy. 2008-12-16. Retrieved 2008-12-17.
- ^ a b c d e Torchwood Magazine, January 2009 (cover date)
{{citation}}: Check date values in:|date=(help); Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ Jackson, Alan (10-01-09). "I didn't get where I am today without... Lucy Cohu, 38, actress". The Times. Retrieved 10-01-09.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=and|date=(help) - ^ "NYCC 09: Torchwood Season 3 Details Revealed". IGN. 2008-02-07. Retrieved 2009-02-08.
- ^ "Freema talks 'Doctor Who' return". Digital Spy. 2008-02-07. Retrieved 2009-02-08.
- ^ "The Official Site". John Barrowman. Retrieved 2009-04-30.
- ^ "Silver Screen Website". Silver Screen Records. Retrieved 2009-05-25.
- ^ Rawson-Jones, Ben (2009-28-06). "How good is the new 'Torchwood'? Find out!".
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