Torchwood Encyclopedia Cover and Details

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Founded by Queen Victoria in 1879, the Torchwood Institute has been defending Great Britain from the alien hordes for 130 years. Though London's Torchwood One was destroyed during the Battle of Canary Wharf, the small team at Torchwood Three have continued to monitor the space-time Rift that runs through Cardiff, saving the world and battling for the future of the human race.

Now you can discover every fact and figure, explore every crack in time and encounter every creature that Torchwood have dealt with. Included here are details of: The secret of the Children of Earth Operatives from Alice Guppy to Gwen Cooper Extraterrestrial visitors from Arcateenians to Weevils The life and deaths of Captain Jack Harkness and much more.

Illustrated throughout with photos and artwork from all three series, this A-Z provides everything you need to know about Torchwood.

Order from the TARDIS Shop due for release 15th October

Torchwood Magazine 17 (Sept/Oct) Cover and Details

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In this months issue...

• Creating a Monster - The ABC of the 456, behind the scenes photography.
• 10 Page Interview with Russel T Davies.
• Too young to Die - Gareth says Goodbye!
• Children of the Earth - Your Verdict.
• Paul Chequer - Eugene himself looks back on his guest role.
• Serial Fiction - Closing Time part 2.
• Close Call with Kai Owen - His cooking is more accomplished than Rhys's beans.
• Comic Strip - Broken part 3.
• Day Five set report.
• Children of Earth Day by Day
• Children of Earth poll and Win Signed CD's and DVD's.

Due for release on the 20th August

Torchwood Panel at Comic Con 2009

John Barrowman at the Torchwood panel at Comic Con 2009

Win Torchwood: Children of Earth and The Two Faces of Eve...

Don't forget to vote for Torchwood: Children of Earth on our online polls (see above).

Behind the Sofa has Win Torchwood: Children of Earth, to celebrate the triumphant return of Torchwood to our screens and the release of the recent miniseries, Children of Earth, on DVD, we have been given two region 2 copies to give away.

Daily Lounge has The Two Faces of Eve, Torchwood, the sinister and sexy sci-fi drama airing on BBC America, has taken the United States by storm. "I had the pleasure of sitting down with Eve Myles, who co-stars with John Barrowman and Gareth David-Lloyd as Gwen Cooper."

The Doctor Who News Page has the Torchwood - Final Viewing Figures, the figures include those who record the programme and watch it within one week. The highest charting episode was Day Four, which, with 6.76 million watching, was the 11th most watched programme of the week. All five episodes achieved over 6 million viewers.

Gareth David-Lloyd Answers Your Questions and Torchwood's stellar premier...

Don't forget to vote for Torchwood: Children of Earth on our online polls (see above).

SF Universe has Gareth David-Lloyd Answers Your Questions, "a few weeks ago, we asked for your questions for Gareth David-Lloyd and now we’ve got his answers. Listen in while Torchwood’s Ianto talks about his character, his band and his interactions with the fans."

The Neurotic Ninja has 'We are coming' – Torchwood's stellar premier, "what a perfect summer treat from BBC America. Torchwood: Children of Earth, episode 1 premier was a delicious tease for four more hours of storytelling to come for any Torchwood/Doctor Who fan."

The Key To Time has Torchwood's Makarem Bags Emmerdale Role, he wasn't in Torchwood for long being killed on the 1st day, but Rik Makarem played a key role as Doctor Rupesh Patanjali.

Examiner.com has Monday July 20th is when it all changes, Torchwood: Children of Earth is a five part miniseries that started tonight. It picks up shortly after the end of series two and follows the surviving team.

iFMagazine has TV Review: TORCHWOOD: CHILDREN OF EARTH - Part One, now, with only Gwen (Eve Myles), Captain Jack (John Barrowman) and Ianto (Gareth David-Lloyd) left, the group is looking to expand but is faced with this crisis involving the children and a set of extraterrestrials.



SomMetroMan "Really liked the first installment of Torchwood last night. The children speaking in unison are very creepy. Looking forward to part 2"

kyuuteejilly "Just finished watching Torchwood: Children of Earth. Great show, but so sad!"

kell_rae "So Torchwood: Children Of Earth is a great mini series, its getting me all exciting"

dms041788 "Episode one of Torchwood: Children of Earth was everything that is great about Torchwood. Cant wait for tomorrows episode."

mrgadgets "Really liked Torchwood: Children of Earth Day 1, can't wait for 2nite! ;-)"

ChiaraFelicetti "is being introduced to the fab world of Torchwood audio dramas. Eve Myles could read the phone book, for all I care, she's just too brill."

browncoatali "Torchwood Day 1 - all I can say is "wow". I'm still reeling. Can't wait for tonight & the rest of the week! And then Doctor Who on Saturday!"

Torchwood | Children of Earth (spoof) | 2 of 2

The hilarious and crazy continuation of Trinity's spoof of Torchwood: Children of Earth.

Children of Earth From Script to Screen and TorchCast 2

WARNING: Needless to say if you haven't seen any of the new Torchwood season be careful clicking any links relating to it until it has been shown in you locale, as it will seriously spoil your enjoyment, no really it will, so don't OK.

Don't forget to vote for Torchwood: Children of Earth - Day One, in our online poll.

SyFy Portal has Preview: 'Torchwood: Children Of Earth' Cannot Be Missed, a spoiler-free look at the BBC America miniseries that premiers today.

Shouting into a Well has Torchwood: Children of Earth - From Script to Screen, exclusive, a page from Russell T. Davies' first draft of Children of Earth plus his comments.

Windsor Star has Find out if love is blind?, "I think anything that involves children is very creepy and there's a certain element of surrealism in there," Eve Myles, who plays Torchwood's Gwen Cooper, told Canwest News Service of the plot.

Doctor Who Online has TorchCast 2009 Episode 2, wrapping up our look at Torchwood for 2009, Trevor and Marty get together and share their thoughts on Children of Earth.

A Podcast of Impossible Things has Torchwood - Children of Earth Day Five Commentary, "having been impressed by Day One, will the rest of Children of Earth cement the Impossible Podcast team's new-found liking of Torchwood, or will their enjoyment be only a one night stand? We discuss moral dilemmas, missing pterydactyls, child sacrifices and league tables in our commentary on Day Five, the explosive finale of Children of Earth!".

Entertainment Weekly has 'Torchwood: Children of the Earth': in a word? Awesome, dramatic, suspenseful, well-acted, tightly scripted, and it drops bombs you will not even begin to believe.

Chicago Tribune has John Barrowman of "Torchwood" recalls his Chicago-area roots, the star of "Torchwood," was born in Scotland. So how is it that he speaks with a Midwestern accent? He moved to Joliet when he was 8, that's how.

Calgary Herald has Carrying The Torch, as usual, the Torchwood crew of Gwen Cooper (Eve Myles), Ianto Jones (Gareth David-Lloyd) and Capt. Jack Harkness (John Barrowman) are the only ones who can stop the 456.

5 Nights With Torchwood and Prepare to be unnerved with alien invasion..

WARNING: Needless to say if you haven't seen any of the new Torchwood season be careful clicking any links relating to it until it has been shown in you locale, as it will seriously spoil your enjoyment, no really it will, so don't OK.

Doctor Who Online has released TorchCast 2009 Episode 1, In this very special episode we review (of course) Children of Earth, and get the views of not only Trevor and Marty, but James and Michael from the Tin Dog Podcast

GFR has Review: 5 Nights With Torchwood Children Of The Earth, one of the strengths of the BBC's Doctor Who spin-off Torchwood has always been its ability to get right to the point, without sacrificing character development.

San Antonio Express has Prepare to be unnerved with alien invasion.

Airlock Alpha has 'Torchwood' Star Escapes Major Injury After High-Speed Car Crash, Jack Harkness in the "Doctor Who" spinoff series "Torchwood," reportedly was treated for glass in his eye after a Subaru he was driving for the British show "Fifth Gear" went out of control and plunged down an embankment.

SciFi-London.com has Torchwood novelists, Andrew Cartmel talks to Joe Lidster and others about their Torchwood novels.



kaddele "should start watching children of earth but too afraid to do so. even the non-spoilery reactions that I read made me scared ..."

lynrobinson ".. those torchwood contact lenses .. can they get a Twitter feed ?"

markwillis1993 "is going to The Hub 3 in October to meet John Barrowman, James Marsters and more, can't wait. Will be getting autos & photoshoots. :D"

freakboy3742 "Just finished watching the Torchwood "Children of Earth" miniseries. Awesome stuff. Highly recommended."

jenatesse "Everyone who gets BBC America should be sure to watch Torchwood: Children of Earth this week. (But have some strong drinks first.)"

daega99 "Can't wait to see Torchwood: Children of Earth... I'll be watching every night this week! And yeah, already pre-ordered it on Amazon."

dysphoria_net "I’ve slagged of Russell T. Davies before, but that “Torchwood” special was the best thing I’ve seen on telly in ages. Gripping & intense."

HoleInTheMoon "I really hope John Barrowman is okay:( "

Torchwood DVD Signing HMV Oxford Street

17 July 2009 Torchwood: Children of Earth DVD launch and signing with its three main stars.

Torchwood Cardiff DVD Signing Pics and US reviews

WARNING: Needless to say if you haven't seen any of the new Torchwood season be careful clicking any links relating to it until it has been shown in you locale, as it will seriously spoil your enjoyment, no really it will, so don't OK.

Doctor Who Online has Torchwood Cardiff DVD Signing pics, John Barrowman, Eve Myles and Gareth David-Lloyd made a dramatic arrival to Cardiff today to launch Torchwood: Children of Earth on DVD & Blu-ray. The Cardiff skies were buzzing as the team jetted in by helicopter - landing on top of the Torchwood hub in Cardiff Bay.

Digital Spy has Gareth David-Lloyd talks 'Torchwood' **** (ed: a serious spoiler for all of you who haven't seen Children of Earth yet).

TV Tonight has Torchwood: US reviews, America gets to see Torchwood: Children of Earth from Monday, almost two weeks after it aired in the UK and Australia (thanks, UKTV!).

SciFi Squad has 'Torchwood' Creator Talks 'Children of Earth', 'Doctor Who', a huge hit in the U.K. The miniseries event has garnered the saucy Doctor Who spin-off its biggest audience and best reviews to date. The fun comes to the U.S. next week when BBC America airs the first episode of the five-part miniseries on July 20. The network will follow the UK's broadcasting model, airing Children of Earth for five consecutive sci-fi filled nights.



alun_vega "Here are a few of my pics from today I'll be sorting and posting more tomorrow."

scsautter "Spent the day listening to Doctor Who audios. Wheee!"

crag71 "Interesting end to Torchwood; "Children of the Earth" but, I'll take it. Good to see British slick and polish thrown into sci-fi. Smiles"

Rosieland "Just went to Cardiff harbour where they film Torchwood. Very cool!"