Torchwood: Children of Earth - Press Pack

[ElectroxGirl]

Captain Jack Harkness, Gwen Cooper and Ianto Jones return for a brand-new adventure in Torchwood – Children Of Earth, a new five-part series for BBC One.

An ordinary day becomes a world of terror, as every single child in the world stops. A message is sent to all the governments of Earth: "We are coming".

But as a trap closes around Captain Jack, sins of the past are returning, as long-forgotten events from 1965 threaten to reveal an awful truth.

Torchwood are forced underground, as the government takes swift and brutal action. With members of the team being hunted down, Britain risks becoming a rogue state, with the mysterious and powerful 456 drawing ever closer.

Captain Jack (John Barrowman), Gwen (Eve Myles) and Ianto (Gareth David-Lloyd) are helpless, as events escalate until humankind faces the end of civilisation itself.

Due to the popularity of the series, Torchwood has made a swift move from BBC Three to BBC Two, with the new instalment, Torchwood – Children Of Earth, finding itself on BBC One.

In one epic story, told over five episodes, the new series promises to be Torchwood's greatest adrenalin-fuelled, high-octane adventure to date. As they battle against the odds, do they stand a chance of saving humankind?

Torchwood – Children Of Earth is executive produced by Russell T Davies and Julie Gardner. The producer is Peter Bennett.

Torchwood – Children Of Earth is written by Russell T Davies, John Fay (Mobile, Clocking Off, Coronation Street) and James Moran (Doctor Who, Torchwood) and directed by Euros Lyn (best director in Bafta Cymru TV Awards, Doctor Who, George Gently).

Torchwood – Children Of Earth is a BBC Wales for BBC Drama production.

Interview with John (http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/06_june/15/torchwood4.shtml)
Interview with Eve (http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/06_june/15/torchwood5.shtml)
Interview with Gareth (http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/06_june/15/torchwood6.shtml)
Interview with Kai (http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/06_june/15/torchwood7.shtml)
Interview with Russell (http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2009/06_june/15/torchwood3.shtml)

[Cobweb-Girl]

Oooh! Thanks for sharing!!

[Yema]

Ooh, fantastic, thanks for this. I'm gonna read the interviews in a bit. (:

[fajrdrako]

Do we have an airing date for Children of Earth yet?

[ElectroxGirl]

Do we have an airing date for Children of Earth yet?
Nope but the BBC usually releases these a couple of weeks before airing

[fajrdrako]

I hope they air it before I go on my trip to the UK at the end of July - I won't have television access while I'm there. That would be awful!

[Rheasilva]

Fantastic interviews! Thanks for sharing them :smile:

[ElectroxGirl]

I hope they air it before I go on my trip to the UK at the end of July - I won't have television access while I'm there. That would be awful!
It's airing on BBCAmerica on 20th July but we're not sure about the UK. Seeing as they've released this today I'm thinking they've given up the idea of airing it on the same day. It's over a month before 20th July and they don't usually release press packs so far in advanced.

[MadCharlie]

YAY! I'm soooo pleased they have released it!

[JohnB]

Awesome. Thank you.
I think this is gonna be so huge and epic. I can't wait.
And it's always good to hear positive things about JANTO.......*SQUEEEEEEEEEEEE* :blusher:

[gisyl]

Thanks for bringing this over :happy:

[owlpost1992]

I'm pondering whether the angry thread on TW LJ has anything to do with the sudden posting of this press release so early.

[ElectroxGirl]

I'm pondering whether the angry thread on TW LJ has anything to do with the sudden posting of this press release so early.
I doubt it. People have been contacting them for months explaining how we're getting annoyed over the lack of news.

[gisyl]

I guess it might have to do with the fact that there has been a exclusive preview last friday.

[ElectroxGirl]

Yeh that's more likely. They can't have such a big break between the preview and airing it, spoilers will be everywhere (they already are!)

[countessjones]

Great interviews and another step nearer to the acutal event. :smile:
Thanks Shannen.

[ElectroxGirl]

Just checked the TV listings for the 29th as the BBC usually release these 2 weeks before and at the moment the 9pm slot is free. Hope they'll put it on then

[Rheasilva]

Ooo, I really hope so! That will be brilliant!

[Chelle]

That looks promising, I hope it turns out to be true. We should keep an eye on that. :yes:

xxx

[owlpost1992]

Just checked the TV listings for the 29th as the BBC usually release these 2 weeks before and at the moment the 9pm slot is free. Hope they'll put it on then

June? It can't be done as that's near the end of Wimbledon and if any tennis match went over the allotted time which happens often then we either a) loss an episode b) get it shown much much later c)it will get pushed pillar to post.

[ElectroxGirl]

Well digitalspy have said 6th July now so it's not then anyway.

[owlpost1992]

I do hope that's true as I've already put my bet on it, as I like it best.

[ElectroxGirl]

So do I! It's the week after all the radio plays so lots of Torchwood!

[owlpost1992]

plus there's nice amount of time before the dead season starts and the DVD comes out.

[Timeless-II]

May I just point out that the air dates for S3 have been announced, you just have to be creative in finding them ... :wink:

[Meef]

Creativity with humans, you ask a lot Timey! You mean I have to DO! something? Thank you for the chance at a treasure hunt. :laugh:

[Mardave Mad]

No need to hunt :smile: Go look in the Airdate thread in Spoilers and rumours :wink:

[Meef]

Thanks James, saw it already, though no announcement of the BBC main page yet. Been through the whole BBC world there. No announcement. But I go with what you delivered to us. Thank you.

[owlpost1992]

May I just point out that the air dates for S3 have been announced, you just have to be creative in finding them ... :wink:

July 20th or July 6th.

[Iantofan4557]

I read the press pack the other day. Great interviews, I thought. But then I will read anything that says Torchwood!