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Laura - February 12, 2008 06:19 PM (GMT)

Thought starting this thread might be a better idea than keeping adding to the S2 announced thread.

SFX has an interview with Gareth David-Llloyd (Ianto) in the March issue, complete with Ianto & stopwatch promo picture.

There will be a Torchwood convention in London in April called The Rift. Guests announced so far are James Marsters (Captain John Hart), Gareth David-Lloyd, Alan Dale (guest in 2x06) and producer Richard Stokes.

Burn Gorman interview.

Apparently 2x07 (the title of which I'm gonna white out because it's semi-spoilery - though probably only if you've been spoiled for the end of 2x06) Dead Man Walking will air on BBC Three after 2x06 airs on BBC 2.

The BBC have released two audiobooks with Hidden read by Naoko Mori (Tosh) and Everyone Says Hello read by Burn Gorman (Owen). There are also three books due for release on the 9th March - Something In The Water, Trace Memory & The Twilight Streets.

John Barrowman will be on Al Murray's Happy Hour on Friday night.

Phillip Culley - February 12, 2008 07:11 PM (GMT)

QUOTE (Laura @ Feb 12 2008, 01:19 PM)

Apparently 2x07 (the title of which I'm gonna white out because it's semi-spoilery - though probably only if you've been spoiled for the end of 2x06) Dead Man Walking will air on BBC Three after 2x06 airs on BBC 2.

So much for the big thing of BBC2 getting the TW premiere :)

Laura - February 12, 2008 07:58 PM (GMT)

QUOTE (Phillip Culley @ Feb 12 2008, 07:11 PM)

QUOTE (Laura @ Feb 12 2008, 01:19 PM)

So much for the big thing of BBC2 getting the TW premiere :)

I think the BBC wants the bump in ratings for Martha's appearances so I don't know if it's going to just be for her three episodes :shrug:. Bit random to do it halfway through a season though.

There will be a special one-off episode on BBC Radio 4 in May

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Another highlight will be a special daylong broadcast from the Cern laboratory in Geneva when its groundbreaking particle accelerator is switched on later this year. The broadcast, anchored by Andrew Marr, will include live coverage of the moment the accelerator in a 27km tunnel is switched on, documentaries on its development and a made-for-radio edition of the Doctor Who spinoff Torchwood.

Laura - February 12, 2008 11:02 PM (GMT)

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Russell T Davies is happy for Torchwood characters to appear in Doctor Who should he come up with a suitable idea, he has revealed.

"I think the lines are becoming blurred... now that there's a pre-watershed Torchwood repeat," showrunner Davies told Doctor Who Magazine. "We're building a strong, coherent, interconnected universe... but the answer, as ever, is story. If ever I think of a good story for Doctor Who and Torchwood to meet then I'll do it."

Davies does have one caveat about this potential crossover: "The only limit, I think, would be having The Doctor appear in Torchwood itself. Because the 9 o'clock transmission comes first, that would be putting a children's hero into the wrong environment. But anything else is possible!"

Torchwood regulars Captain Jack Harkness and Toshiko Sato both made their first appearances in Doctor Who, featuring in the stories 'The Empty Child' and 'Aliens Of London' respectively. The Doctor's former companion Martha Jones, played by Freema Agyeman, will also star in several Torchwood episodes during the second series.

from Digital Spy

Hmm. Not quite sure what to make of that tbh.

Laura - February 15, 2008 01:42 PM (GMT)

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The unofficial overnight figures for Adam, are an audience of 3.3 million viewers, which was a 13.8% share of the total television audience. Both the audience and share are up on the figures for last week (as they weren't up against the footie this time)

Episode Six, Reset, which saw the introduction of Martha Jones (Freema Agyeman) to the series, was shown on the digital channel, BBC3, immediately following Adam, where it was watched by 807,000 viewers, a 4.5% share of the audience. It will be interesting to see if this impacts the BBC2 showing next week.

Meanwhile, final figures from BARB give Episode Three, To the Last Man a final rating of 3.51 million viewers, putting it once more as the top programme shown on BBC2 for the week.

from Torchwood.tv

prophecy girl - February 15, 2008 07:27 PM (GMT)

QUOTE (Laura @ Feb 12 2008, 11:02 PM)

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from Digital Spy

Hmm. Not quite sure what to make of that tbh.

maybe they want to have a Ianto/the doctor meeting, Ianto might have something to tell the doctor about what happened to lisa :ponder: :unsure:

little pixie - February 16, 2008 08:05 PM (GMT)

From The TimesFebruary 16, 2008 Click

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Dr Who's sidekick, Freema Agyeman

The actress, aged 28, who plays Martha Jones on God, the gym – and the virtue of a make-up teamLAURA DEELEY

You play Martha Jones, Dr Who’s plucky assistant; what’s it like joining such a popular TV institution?

Amazing. I’ve even had a doll made of me. That’s something I’ll never have again; I was blown away by the detail.

Did you have input into its design?

I did change the skin tone as it wasn’t dark enough.

Didn’t give yourself bigger boobs or a smaller backside then?

Proportion-wise they’d given me much longer legs... I thought I’d let that one go.

Is there anything you’d change about your body?

As long as I’m working out and can keep everything tight, I’m happy. But as I’m only just over 5ft, I’d whack a couple of inches on to my legs if I could.

What about a little injection moulding?

Botox? Never say never, but to be honest I’d be too scared after the chemical peel I had when I was 19.

That seems rather young

I had chicken pox when I was 15 and scarred badly. I thought that it would help.

Did it work?

It didn’t help at all and it burnt my skin terribly. Huge areas of my face scabbed over and, when they fell off, there was pink flesh underneath. Luckily, it all healed and I had no extra scarring. But I learnt a valuable lesson; I had got so hung up on this tiny thing, which nobody else noticed and could have permanently damaged my face.

So you’re not vain?

No, I don’t think so. But when I got the Dr Who job I thought I wouldn’t care if anyone saw me without make-up or with unbrushed hair. That changed.

Do you glam up to go to the supermarket?

No, but I make a bit of an effort. It’s not about being secretly papped, just that people notice you more if you’re on TV, so you might as well be prepared.

Do you ever get annoyed by the attention?

Not at all. It’s still exciting.

Are you a beauty boffin?

I do like my cosmetics and I’ve learnt a lot from the make-up people on set.

Such as?

Things like blending eye shadow and which products work well on me.

What would you recommend?

I switched to Aveda products. My skin was going through a pimply stage, which I thought was the result of wearing a lot of make-up every day. Now I think it was stress. My body was working harder than it had in ages and my skin showed the strain.

So how do you relax?

Massages and facials.

Gym bunny or couch potato?

Before I started the show I was at the gym four times a week for aerobics classes.

And now?

I still go when I’m not filming.

Does playing Martha keep you trim?

I thought that jumping about on set and having these 14-hour days would keep my stamina up, but when I went back to the gym after months of filming I realised how much it had dropped.

Your parents are divorced. Are you still close to them both?

Very. I put my family ahead of everything else.

Your mother’s from Iran and your father from Ghana. Have their cultures influenced you?
In a way, but being brought up here means that I’ve taken on the English culture. I would like to visit both countries, though, to explore their cultures and religions.

Are you a bit of a God botherer?

I do believe in God. My mum was brought up Muslim; my father is Methodist; and I went to a Roman Catholic school. When you come from a multifaith household, there are discussions at every point on how to do things.

Why Catholic?

We were brought up to make our own choices. I was interested in the convent school so I went there.

Still practise?

I think of myself as a Catholic, but fundamentally my religion is about having a relationship with God. For me that means being a good person. There was a time when I went to church a lot; I feel guilty that I can’t go as often as I like now.

How do you square that?

Well, the fundamentals of most religions are love and to treat people with respect. If I follow that I still feel like I’m a good Catholic.

Freema Agyeman is appearing in three episodes of Torchwood, the Dr Who spin-off, February 20, BBC Two, 9pm

I thought she was much taller than that ! :blink:

Laura - February 17, 2008 12:04 AM (GMT)

QUOTE (little pixie @ Feb 16 2008, 08:05 PM)

I thought she was much taller than that ! :blink:

I think we always see her in heels :lol:. She must be even shorter than me :o ;)

Laura - February 17, 2008 12:30 PM (GMT)

Burn Gorman interview. Not really spoilers in there, just vague character stuff for 2x06.

And another one. This one tells us more about what he's going to be doing in the future.

I'm thinking that Burn Gorman seems to be taking a lot of the US based publicity stuff.

little pixie - February 17, 2008 01:26 PM (GMT)

QUOTE (Laura @ Feb 17 2008, 12:04 AM)

QUOTE (little pixie @ Feb 16 2008, 08:05 PM)

I thought she was much taller than that ! :blink:

I think we always see her in heels :lol:. She must be even shorter than me :o ;)

And even me ! :lol:

buffy_fan1 - February 20, 2008 11:01 PM (GMT)

Hey I hope I'm putting this in right place? Anyway while I was in WH Smith and I noticed that Freema Agyeman was on the cover of TV & Satellite Week she gives an interview about her time on Torchwood. I had a quick look it seems a bit short but just thought I mention it in case it was of interest to anyone.

Here are some photos from their website I've had a look and don't think there is anything that could be classed as a spoiler judging by the trailer at the end of "Adam". click here

Laura - February 23, 2008 12:27 PM (GMT)

Gareth David-Lloyd interview (some vague spoilers for the rest of the season, nothing major).

Apparently he auditioned for the part of Margaret's secretary in Boom Town.

Laura - February 24, 2008 01:20 PM (GMT)

QUOTE (Laura @ Feb 12 2008, 06:19 PM)

There will be a Torchwood convention in London in April called The Rift. Guests announced so far are James Marsters (Captain John Hart), Gareth David-Lloyd, Alan Dale (guest in 2x06) and producer Richard Stokes.

Eve Myles has been added to the list of guests at The Rift convention.

Laura - February 26, 2008 12:11 PM (GMT)

Amazon have a release date of 2nd June for the S2 boxset.

There have be no announcements on the three volumes they did last season so maybe they've been scrapped? :shrug:.

Laura - February 27, 2008 08:26 PM (GMT)

AfterElton interviews Gareth David-Lloyd.

A wee (and very interesting) spoiler for episode 12 is in there on page 2. They state that Torchwood has been renewed by S3 but I don't think that there has been any official conformation (though with the ratings it's been getting I think it probably will be renewed).

Laura - February 29, 2008 10:09 PM (GMT)

The BBC press office is reporting that there will be a double helping of Torchwood around Easter with episode 10 being shown as normal on Wednesday and episode 11 being shown on Good Friday at 9pm :thumbsup:

episode 10 synopsis (I think this is the one where Ianto is meant to be pretty active in running the investigation and is the most affected by it)

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From Out of the Rain

When an old cinema re-opens, past horrors emerge to stalk the streets of Cardiff, as Doctor Who writer Russell T Davies's award-winning drama continues. As bodies are found, in a state between life and death, Torchwood must act fast. Who are the Night Travellers? And how can Torchwood capture these mysterious killers?

Torchwood Declassified, which can be seen on Thursday night at 7.50pm on BBC Two, goes behind the scenes as John Barrowman (who plays Captain Jack Harkness) and his team go to a fright night at the movies. Featuring interviews with writer PJ Hammond and executive producer Russell T Davies, this episode sees just what it takes to shock an audience.

and episode 11

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Adrift
When a local teenager disappears, Gwen is drawn into an investigation that reveals a darker side of Torchwood, as Doctor Who writer Russell T Davies's award-winning drama continues. Hundreds of people have disappeared without trace, but Jack is obstructing attempts to find them. The answer seems to lie in the rift – literally – and as Gwen follows the trail, she makes a shocking discovery.

Gwen is played by Eve Myles and Jack by John Barrowman.

Guests stars are Ruth Jones and Robert Pugh.

Torchwood Declassified (day and time to be confirmed), speaks to Eve Myles and looks back on how her character, the ex-Cardiff cop, has grown since joining the underground team. Casting director Andy Pryor pays tribute to the great and good who have featured as guest stars throughout the series.

Darris - March 7, 2008 07:53 PM (GMT)

http://www.darkhorizons.com/news08/080305d.php

I am hoping this is speculation.

Laura - March 7, 2008 08:36 PM (GMT)

It looks like Torchwood will move to Friday 9pm for the last three episodes of the season. In addition to 2x11 being shown on Good Friday, 2x12 will be on the following Friday.

Laura - March 7, 2008 08:48 PM (GMT)

QUOTE (Darris @ Mar 7 2008, 07:53 PM)

http://www.darkhorizons.com/news08/080305d.php

I am hoping this is speculation.

If that's the news story I think it is (and I'm not gonna click because I'm determined to see the last four episodes as spoiler-free as possible), I got spoiled for that on another site while on my lunch today. Personally I don't believe it as I remember JB saying he's happy to keep going with the show and Burn Gorman and Gareth David-Lloyd have certainly mentioned filming S3 in recent interviews and I'm sure Naoko Mori and Eve Myles have during the early press stuff too. :shrug:

Darris - March 7, 2008 09:50 PM (GMT)

It also mentions Dr Who too, I am sure if it was 100% true it would have been put on the Dr Who website.

Laura - March 8, 2008 08:45 PM (GMT)

QUOTE (Darris @ Mar 7 2008, 09:50 PM)

It also mentions Dr Who too, I am sure if it was 100% true it would have been put on the Dr Who website.

Yeah, read a Doctor Who related spoiler yesterday as well (one that I think is true and one that I think is probably :shit:).

Loads of JB appearances coming up pretty soon.

He'll be a judge on I'd Do Anything starting the 15th March as they try to find a new Oliver for the west end.

He'll be on Hotel Babylon on the 25th March.

And on The Paul O'Grady Show on the 4th April (which may be Torchwood's finale night).

Naoko Mori (Tosh) interview at sci-fi wire. A small spoiler for 2x12 in there, but nothing major.

prophecy girl - March 14, 2008 07:30 PM (GMT)

Next week there are two chances to see Torchwood when the show moves to a new Friday slot. To help you here's when you can watch Torchwood over the next couple of weeks on BBC Two:

link (plot spoiler warning)

Wednesday 19th March, 9pm, BBC Two
'From Out of the Rain'
(The specially edited pre-watershed version of this episode will be shown on Thursday 20th March at 7pm on BBC Two)

Friday 21st March, 9pm, BBC Two
'Adrift' .
(The specially edited pre-watershed version of this episode will be shown on Tuesday 25th March at 7pm on BBC Two)

Friday 28th March, 9pm, BBC Two
'Fragments'
we learn how each of the team was recruited to Torchwood.

Friday 4th April, 9pm, BBC Two
'Exit Wounds'

Laura - March 14, 2008 09:37 PM (GMT)

You can still catch the next episode on BBC Three despite the scheduling changes so can see 2x12 at 10.30pm on the 21st March. I'd assume there will then be a two week wait until the finale (the perils of being impatient like me :lol:).

little pixie - March 15, 2008 01:39 PM (GMT)

I wonder if 3 eps of Torchwood in a week is too much for me. :lol:

prophecy girl - March 15, 2008 05:14 PM (GMT)

QUOTE (Laura @ Mar 14 2008, 09:37 PM)

:lol: you are not alone

Laura - March 15, 2008 11:26 PM (GMT)

QUOTE (little pixie @ Mar 15 2008, 01:39 PM)

I wonder if 3 eps of Torchwood in a week is too much for me. :lol:

I'm quite looking forward to the double-bill, especially since I've seen some positive comments about 2x12 by people who have seen it.

Laura - March 17, 2008 08:05 PM (GMT)

You can catch Burn Gorman in The Curse of Steptoe (part of the Curse of Comedy season) on BBC Four on Wednesday at 9pm. He will be playing Ray Galton, one of the writers, and he's in this clip . here If you want to catch that and are still at BBC2 pace Torchwood then it's repeated at 12.05am on Thurs 20th or it'll be up on iPlayer.

Laura - March 22, 2008 01:41 PM (GMT)

Torchwood is up for a Hugo award for 1x12 Captain Jack Harkness. Full list of nominations here. Winners will be announced in August.

prophecy girl - April 3, 2008 10:17 AM (GMT)

Gareth David Lloyd - "Torchwood" Tv Series - Ifmagazine.com interview

prophecy girl - April 4, 2008 10:38 AM (GMT)

The Rift, the world’s first all-Torchwood convention, will be held on Saturday 26 April 2008 at Porchester Hall in Central London.

article

link

Laura - April 6, 2008 05:39 PM (GMT)

JB's new show starts this Saturday, just before Doctor Who.

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The Kids Are Alright
Sat 12 Apr, 6:05 pm - 6:45 pm 40mins

1/8. John Barrowman hosts the ultimate test of brain power, as a team of four adults play for some serious cash, putting their intelligence on the line against a team of seven super-smart kids. [S]

prophecy girl - April 8, 2008 06:18 PM (GMT)

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Torchwood and Torchwood Declassified scheduling update.

Due to a scheduling change, the specially edited pre-watershed version of Torchwood episode 13 'Exit Wounds' and Torchwood Declassified will now be shown next Tuesday (15th April) at 7pm on BBC Two.

Regional schedules may vary.

bbc co uk

little pixie - April 9, 2008 07:10 PM (GMT)

And in very old Torchwood news, Naoko Mori turns up in an episode of Spooks from season 1. :lol:

IMDB

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Spooks Sunday 13 April
9:00pm - 10:20pm Also, a 1am repeat. :)
UKTV Drama
Drama series set in the heart of the action and intrigue of the modern British Security Service. The memoirs of disgraced MP Hampton Wilder, written while he was in prison, could create a scandal big enough to bring down the government - and now the manuscript has gone missing. As Tom and his team try to distinguish fact from fiction, the manuscript is mysteriously leaked to the press.

Goodness, you`d think I had nothing better to do than look up Torchwood cast members on IMDB. :whistling:

prophecy girl - April 18, 2008 06:29 PM (GMT)

which Torchwood member are you?

Are you Jack, the enigmatic but fearless leader; Owen, the cocky but committed doctor; Gwen, the sensitive and determined former police officer; Toshiko, the quietly intelligent tech expert; or Ianto, the efficient and dutiful administrator? find out with the QUIZZ

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You are Gwen

You think with your heart. It's maybe not the most effective way of leading, but your sensitivity and compassion are strengths when it comes to dealing with people. However, "heart" gets a bad rap these days; ruthlessness and ambition are more prized qualities. But you get the job done, and you're usually able to live with yourself the next day. Now, about that little affair with Owen...

:blink: :ermm: :lol:

little pixie - April 18, 2008 06:53 PM (GMT)

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Noooooo !!!! :fear: :blink: :shrug: :rolleyes: :lol:

Laura - April 18, 2008 06:58 PM (GMT)

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You are Toshiko

It's tough being a geek. People walked all over you in high school, and you're finding that adult life, sadly, isn't so different. But without you, our computers would crash, we couldn't program our DVD players, and our plasma screens would be on the fritz. Clearly, you're a necessary part of the operation, even if everyone else doesn't always realize it...

little pixie - April 19, 2008 10:55 AM (GMT)

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Wot, no mention of phones ? :ph43r: ;)

Laura - April 19, 2008 06:20 PM (GMT)

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QUOTE (Laura @ Apr 18 2008, 07:58 PM)

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Wot, no mention of phones ? :ph43r: ;)

:lol: (though sometimes the phones are all broken ;) ).

little pixie - April 20, 2008 12:03 PM (GMT)

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QUOTE (Laura @ Apr 18 2008, 07:58 PM)

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Wot, no mention of phones ? :ph43r: ;)

:lol: (though sometimes the phones are all broken ;) ).

:lol:

I`m still concerned that I`m Gwen. :blink: Although it does mean that I get Rhys. :lol:

Laura - April 20, 2008 12:25 PM (GMT)

QUOTE (little pixie @ Apr 20 2008, 12:03 PM)

QUOTE (Laura @ Apr 19 2008, 07:20 PM)

QUOTE (little pixie @ Apr 19 2008, 10:55 AM)

QUOTE (Laura @ Apr 18 2008, 07:58 PM)

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Wot, no mention of phones ? :ph43r: ;)

:lol: (though sometimes the phones are all broken ;) ).

:lol:

I`m still concerned that I`m Gwen. :blink: Although it does mean that I get Rhys. :lol:

As long as you don't think we're all heartless ;).

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