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Hidden (Torchwood)
''Torchwood'' is a British science fiction television programme created by Russell T Davies. A spin-off of the 2005 revival of ''Doctor Who'', it aired from 2006 to 2011. Numerous novels and audio books based on the series have been released. Novels Original audiobooks See also * List of ''Torchwood'' episodes * List of ''Torchwood'' comics * ''Torchwood'' (audio drama series) *List of television series made into books Often a television series becomes so successful and popular or attains such a cult status that the franchise produces books either directly based on it (adapted from the episode scripts) or strongly inspired by it (but describing new adventures of ... References {{DEFAULTSORT:List Of Torchwood Novels And Audio Books Novels and audio books ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Science Fiction On Television
Science fiction first appeared in television programming in the late 1930s, during what is called the Golden Age of Science Fiction. Special effects and other production techniques allow creators to present a living visual image of an imaginary world not limited by the constraints of reality. Visual production process and methods The need to portray imaginary settings or characters with properties and abilities beyond the reach of current reality obliges producers to make extensive use of specialized techniques of television production. Through most of the 20th century, many of these techniques were expensive and involved a small number of dedicated craft practitioners, while the reusability of props, models, effects, or animation techniques made it easier to keep using them. The combination of high initial cost and lower maintenance cost pushed producers into building these techniques into the basic concept of a series, influencing all the artistic choices. By the late 199 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joseph Lidster
Joseph Lidster is an English playwright and screenwriter, best known for his work on the ''Doctor Who'' spin-off series ''Torchwood'' and '' The Sarah Jane Adventures''. Biography He started his career writing ''Doctor Who'' audio plays for Big Finish Productions in 2002. Numerous further audio plays and prose short stories followed for Big Finish, for their ''Doctor Who'' line, spin-offs and other series ('' Sapphire & Steel'' and ''The Tomorrow People''). In 2005, he started working for the BBC, writing tie-in material for the new ''Doctor Who'' television series. He made his television writing debut in 2008 on the second series of ''Doctor Who'' spin-off ''Torchwood'' and subsequently wrote three two-part stories for ''The Sarah Jane Adventures'' and two two-part stories for '' Wizards vs Aliens''. Lidster wrote for the 2014 CBBC sitcom Millie Inbetween. Lidster writes the content for the tie-in websites relating to the fictional world of the television series, '' Sherlock' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Torchwood Comics
Below is a list of comics based on the British television series ''Torchwood''. Publication history '' Torchwood Magazine'' includes a 10-page ''Torchwood'' comic strip in each issue; issue 2 did not include the strip. In 2010, publication of Torchwood Magazine ceased. Torchwood comics resumed publication under Titan Comics in 2016 with a new issue published monthly penned by Torchwood's John Barrowman ( Captain Jack Harkness) alongside his sister, Carole E. Barrowman. These stories serve as a direct sequel to the Barrowman's previous Torchwood novel, ''Exodus Code'' as well as make reference to Big Finish Productions ongoing Torchwood audio series Comics Torchwood Magazine (2008–2010) Online Exclusives The following titles were released exclusively on UKTV's Watch website between 2009 and 2010 in conjunction with ''Torchwood Magazine'' Titan Comics (2016) See also *''Doctor Who Magazine'' *'' Torchwood Magazine'' Notes References * External linksExclusive ''T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Torchwood Episodes
''Torchwood'' is a British science fiction television programme created by Russell T Davies for the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). Initially developed as a stand-alone show, it was reworked into a spin-off of the long-running television production ''Doctor Who''. Originally targeted towards adult audiences, compared to the family-centric nature of its parent series, the first series of ''Torchwood'' was broadcast after- watershed. It premiered on BBC Three on 22 October 2006 and aired 13 episodes before concluding on 1 January 2007. A second series was commissioned thereafter with the programme moving to BBC Two. When Captain Jack Harkness, a central character in the show, became popular with younger audiences, alternative cuts of the second series were made which removed adult content allowing a broader audience to view the episodes. BBC Two broadcast the second series, also consisting of 13 episodes, between 16 January and 4 April 2008, although BBC Three aired seve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tom Price (actor)
Tom Price (born 12 July 1980) is a Welsh actor, voice-over artist, radio presenter and stand-up comedian originally from Monmouth. He is most noted for portraying Andy Davidson in Torchwood. Acting Price's comedy career began in 1998 when he co-starred in a revue at Monmouth School, These Charming Men. He continued acting as a student at the University of Warwick, where he studied English literature. After graduating, he turned down a place at drama school and moved to London. His first TV appearance was playing a waiter in an episode of '' Absolute Power''. He is known to television audiences for being one of the stars of the Five comedy sketch show '' Swinging''. He has also appeared in a recurring role as police officer Andy Davidson in a number of episodes of ''Torchwood'', a spin-off from the long running science fiction series ''Doctor Who''. In 2008 he starred in the BBC Three sketch show '' The Wrong Door'' and filmed the role of Darrin Stephens in a pilot UK remake o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ian Edginton
Ian Edginton is a British comic book writer, known for his work on such titles as ''X-Force'', '' Scarlet Traces'', '' H. G. Wells' The War of the Worlds'' and ''Leviathan''. Career Ian Edginton is known for his steampunk/alternate history work (often with the artist D'Israeli) and is the co-creator of '' Scarlet Traces'', a sequel to '' H. G. Wells' The War of the Worlds'', which they later went on to adapt in turn, and '' The Great Game'', a sequel to ''Scarlet Traces''. For ''2000 AD'' he has written ''Leviathan'', ''Stickleback'' and, with art by Steve Yeowell, '' The Red Seas'' as well as one-off serials such as '' American Gothic'' (2005). ''Scarlet Traces'' was an idea he had when first reading ''The War of the Worlds'', its first few instalments appeared on Cool Beans website, before being serialised in the ''Judge Dredd Megazine''. Also, '' The Red Seas'' was initially going to be drawn by Phil Winslade and be the final release by Epic, but Winslade was still tied up ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gareth David-Lloyd
Gareth David Lloyd (born 28 March 1981), known professionally as Gareth David-Lloyd, is a Welsh actor, writer and singer, best known for their role as Ianto Jones in the British science fiction series ''Torchwood.'' Early life They were born in Bettws, Newport. David-Lloyd's first acting role was as a robot in a junior school play. As a teenager, they joined the Gwent Young People's Theatre in Abergavenny and The Dolman Youth Theatre in Newport. While there, they appeared in several plays, including ''Macbeth'', ''The Threepenny Opera'' and ''Henry V (play), Henry V'', in which they played the title role. Gareth studied Performing Arts at Crosskeys College in South Wales. When former Labour Party (UK), Labour Party leader Neil Kinnock saw the young David-Lloyd performing at Monmouth, Monmouth Castle, he sent them £250 to use towards their acting career. Career Music David-Lloyd fronts the progressive metal band Blue Gillespie, previously known as A Breath of Blue Fire. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Naoko Mori
(born 29 November 1971) is a Japanese actress based in the United Kingdom. She is known for her roles as Toshiko Sato in ''Doctor Who'' and '' Torchwood'', Yasuko Namba in '' Everest'', Sarah in '' Absolutely Fabulous'' and Nicola in '' Spice World''. Early life Naoko Mori was born on 29 November 1971 in Nagoya, Japan, to a Ryukyuan mother and a Japanese American father. When Mori was four years old, she moved to New Jersey due to her father's work. She returned to Japan when she was ten and moved to London two years later. When her parents were posted back to Japan, Mori was given the choice of either moving back to Japan with her parents or remaining in London on her own."The Wright Stuff – Naoko Mori and the papers" YouTube video She chose to stay in London, partly because she wanted to fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Steven Savile
Steven Savile (born 12 October 1969) is a British fantasy, horror and thriller writer and editor living in Sweden. His published work includes novels and numerous short stories in magazines and anthologies. Career Steven Savile started out writing and reviewing play-by-mail games in the UK in the late 1980s, then launched his own company, Games (intentionally misspelled), before working for Games Workshop. He has written several novels, including ''Inheritance'', ''Dominion'', and ''Retribution'', all set in the Warhammer world, as well as fiction connected to ''Slaine'', ''Dr. Who'', and ''Torchwood''. Savile has primarily made his name working in established franchises such as ''Star Wars'', ''Stargate'', '' Jurassic Park: The Lost World'', '' Fireborn'', '' Risen'', '' Warhammer'' and ''Pathfinder''. He's also written a number of Top Trumps facts books for kids including Dinosaurs, Creatures of the Deep, and Predators among others. He has also written a number of origin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carole Barrowman
Carole Emily Barrowman (born 20 April 1959) is a Scottish-American writer and academic. Biography She is Professor of English and Director of Creative Studies in Writing at Alverno College, Milwaukee, and a reviewer and crime fiction columnist for the ''Milwaukee Sentinel''. She is also known for her writing contributions with younger brother, actor, singer and dancer John Barrowman, best-known for his role as Jack Harkness in ''Doctor Who'' and ''Torchwood''. She was credited as co-author on her brother's memoir and autobiography, ''Anything Goes'', which was published in 2008 by Michael O'Mara Books. Part of the writing process involved her transcribing her brother's dictations. In 2009, John Barrowman published ''I Am What I Am'', also featuring Carole as co-author. In addition to her brother's memoirs, the siblings co-wrote a ''Torchwood'' comic strip, featuring Jack Harkness, entitled ''Captain Jack and the Selkie''. The Barrowman siblings' debut novel, titled ''Hollow ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Indira Varma
Indira Anne Varma (born 27 September 1973) is a British actress and narrator. Her film debut and first major role was in '' Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love''. She is known for her television roles, such as playing Niobe in the BBC and HBO series ''Rome'' (2005–07), Suzie Costello in the BBC series '' Torchwood'' (2006), Zoe Luther in the BBC series '' Luther'' (2010), Ilsa Pucci in '' Human Target'' (2010–11), Ellaria Sand in the HBO series '' Game of Thrones'' (2014–2017), and The Bride in the DCU/ Max adult animated series '' Creature Commandos'' (2024–present). In September 2016 she began starring in the ITV/ Netflix series '' Paranoid'' as DS Nina Suresh. She has also worked extensively in the theatre, winning a Laurence Olivier Award for her performance in '' Present Laughter'' (2019) and receiving an additional nomination for her performance in '' Oedipus'' (2025). Early life Varma was raised in Bath, Somerset, the only child of an Indian father and a Swiss mother ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carole Boyd
Carole Boyd is a British actress. She has had a career in theatre, television, and radio, and plays Lynda Snell MBE in BBC Radio 4's ''The Archers''. In 1998, she won the Audie Award for Best Female Narrator for her narration of Angela Huth's ''Land Girls''. Career Boyd trained at the Birmingham School of Speech and Drama, where she won the principal national prize for voice and in 1966 joined the Radio Drama Company by winning the Carleton Hobbs Bursary. She is primarily recognised for her work in television, with her portrayals of ''Hetty Wainthropp Investigates, Virtual Murder'' and Mrs Melly in '' Bodger & Badger'' among her appearances. Boyd has also performed multiple vocal roles for the BBC children's programme'' Postman Pat''. Since 1991, she has voiced every woman and child in the franchise - including Sara Clifton, Dr Gilbertson, Mrs Goggins, Miss Hubbard, Mrs Pottage, Dorothy Thompson, Lucy Selby, Tom and Katy Pottage, Charlie Pringle, and Julian Clifton, among ot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
