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| Posted: 11 Jun 2008 09:18 AM CDT Thanks to everybody who took part in the survey! They would have been published as early as last month, if it weren't for work commitments and the re-drafting of a script I'm currently in the midst of. But nevermind all that... it's here at last! Let's start, shall we? RATE THE EPISODES This year's winner didn't quite reach the height's of last year's "Captain Jack Harkness" (which scored a very impressive 9.20/10) but on average, the results are considerably higher this year. For example, only two episodes scored less than an average of 7/10 this time around. All results are an average mark out of ten: 1: "Fragments" 9.11/10 2: "Kiss, Kiss, Bang, Bang" 8.48/10 3: "Exit Wounds" 8.42/10 4: "Reset" 7.69/10 5: "Adam" 7.65/10 6: "Something Borrowed" 7.53/10 7: "To the Last Man" 7.52/10 8: "Adrift" 7.49/10 9: "A Day in the Death" 7.46/10 10: "Dead Man Walking" 7.15/10 11: "Sleeper" 7.03/10 12: "From Out of the Rain" 6.81/10 13: "Meat" 6.66/10 Last year's season average was 7.416/10 - this year that figure was up to 7.615 (up almost 1.0275%), suggesting that - on average - fans are more satisfied with this latest run of adventures. If we were to add the scores for both season one and two together, it'd form a league table of the most popular to the least popular adventures (on average) so far - like so! 1: "Captain Jack Harkness" 9.20/10 2: "Fragments" 9.11/10 3: "End of Days" 8.96/10 4: "Kiss, Kiss, Bang, Bang" 8.48/10 5: "Exit Wounds" 8.42/10 6: "They Keep Killing Suzie" 7.90/10 7: "Everything Changes" 7.84/10 8: "Reset" 7.69/10 9: "Adam" 7.65/10 10: "Something Borrowed" 7.53/10 11: "To the Last Man" 7.52/10 12: "Out of Time" 7.49/10 = "Adrift" 7.49/10 14: "A Day in the Death" 7.46/10 15: "Countrycide" 7.28/10 16: "Small Worlds" 7.27/10 17: "Greeks Bearing Gifts" 7.19/10 18: "Dead Man Walking" 7.15/10 19: "Ghost Machine" 7.14/10 20: "Cyberwoman" 7.07/10 21: "Sleeper" 7.03/10 22: "Combat" 6.84/10 23: "From Out of the Rain" 6.81/10 24: "Meat" 6.66/10 25: "Day One" 6.64/10 26: "Random Shoes" 5.59/10 60% of the top ten episodes are from the show's second series. RATE THE (DOCTOR WHO) EPISODES 1: "The Empty Child" / "The Doctor Dances" - 9.38/10 2: "Bad Wolf" / "The Parting of the Ways" - 8.92/10 3: "Utopia" / "Sound of Drums" / "Last of the Time Lords" - 8.68/10 4: "Boomtown" - 7.87/10 5: "The Unquiet Dead" - 7.12/10 6: "Aliens of London" - 6.51/10 BEST ACTOR/ACTRESS It could be only one... Well, actually, it couldn't! We excluded John Barrowman from this year's vote, which opened up the competition and allowed another top tier Torchwood representative to win... 1: Burn Gorman (Owen Harper) 33.3% 2: Gareth David Lloyd (Ianto Jones) 30.16% 3: Eve Myles (Gwen Cooper) 19.68% 4: Naoko Mori (Toshiko Sato) 15.87% 5: Kai Owen (Rhys Williams) 1.59% Without John Barrowman around, the team have all improved on their averages from last year - all execpt the brilliant Kai Own, who deserved better than his impossibly small 1.59% BEST GUEST STAR 1: James Marsters (Captain John Hart) 50.75% 2: Tom Price (PC Andy) 11.94% 3: Ruth Jones (Nikki, "Adrift") 8.96% 4: Freema Agyeman (Martha Jones) 7.46% 5: 4: Nikki Amuka-Bird (Beth, "Sleeper") 4.48% = Anthony Lewis (Tommy, "To the Last Man") 4.48% 7: Paul Kasey (Various roles) 2.99% 8: Bryan Dick (Adam, "Adam") 1.49% = Nerys Hughes (Brenda, "Something Borrowed") 1.49% = Julian Bleach (Ghostmaker, "From Out of the Rain") 1.49% = Amy Mason (Alice Guppy, "Fragments"/"Exit Wounds") 1.49% BEST WRITER 1: Chris Chibnall ("Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang", "Adrift", "Fragments", "Exit Wounds") 73.78% 2: Joseph Lidster ("A Day in the Death") 4.91% 3: James Moran ("Sleeper") 3.28% = Helen Raynor ("To the Last Man") 3.28% = Catherine Tregenna ("Meat", "Adam") 3.28% = J.C Wilsher ("Reset") 3.28% = Phil Ford ("Something Borrowed") 3.28% = Peter J Hammond ("From Out of the Rain") 3.28% 4: Matt Jones ("Dead Man Walking") 1.64% BEST DIRECTOR 1: Ashley Way ("Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang", "Reset", "Something Borrowed", "Exit Wounds") 47.54% 2: Jonathan Fox Basset ("From Out of the Rain", "Fragments") 29.5% 3: Andy Goddard ("To the Last Man", "Adam", "Dead Man Walking", "A Day in the Death") 14.75% 4: Colin Teague ("Sleeper", "Meat") 4.92% 5: Mark Everest ("Adrift") 3.28% BEST TIE-IN BOOK 1: The Twilight Streets (Gary Russell) 64.52% 2: Trace Memory (David Llewellyn) 22.58% 3: Something in the Water (Trevor Baxendale) 12.9% BEST AUDIO BOOK 1: Hidden (Steven Savile) 53.85% 2: Everybody Says Hello (Dan Abnett) 46.15% ACCESS ALL AREAS - OTHER MERCHANDISE Averages out of ten: 1: Anything Goes - John Barrowman Autobiography (CD & Book) - 8.95/10 2: Torchwood - the Official Magazine (Titan Publishing) - 7.96/10 3: Inside the Hub (Steven James Walker, Telos Publishing) - 7.83/10 4: The official website (www.bbc.co.uk/torchwood) - 7.73/10 A lot of fans used the survey to demonstrate their annoyance that the official site is blocked so that users outside of the UK are unable to visit. DVD REVIEW Best special feature 1: Captain's Log (& Other featurettes) - 26.6% 2: Torchwood Declassified - 23.3% = Out-takes/Bloopers - 23.3% 4: Commentaries - 13.3% 5: Deleted scenes - 10% Best audio commentary 1: "Captain Jack Harkness" - 31.58% 2: "Countrycide" - 21.05% 3: "Cyberwoman" - 15.79% 4: "Day One" - 10.53% = "End of Days" - 10.53% 6: "Everything Changes" - 5.26% = "Small Worlds" - 5.26% MESSAGE FROM THE FANS It proved impossible to pick just ten; so here's all the comments I received! Readers were asked to review the series - in five words of less! *** Let's not stop there, huh? - Beth Nelder Doctor Who; anagram of Torchwood - Rebecca Cohen A rollercoaster ride of emotions - Miss Tami Ianto Jones kicks serious arse - Melissa TORCHWOOD: Aliens? We ain't bovvered - osiris Fun, but what's the point? - Eric-Jon Rössel Waugh Five words? Torchwood? Not enough. - chris brampton Enigmatic, Sexy and Alluring Fun! - Georgina Love, loss and alien babies. - Silia van de Graaf A sad waste of opportunity - IIXerxesII Well-crafted, surprising, varied, touching. - Linda Eden It's brilliant in every aspect - Amy Smith Brilliant, Amazing and Breaktaking! - Joshua Lloyd Williams Bloody amazing! - Gill Smith Doctor Who should be proud - Arschel Morell Still too much Gwen! - Jennell Hartmann Fast, cool, witty...that's Torchwood - Alison Still not enough Ianto - Katie SHOCKING, HILARIOUS, SAD, TOUCHING, BRILLIANT - John Knewstubb Much better than season one! - charlotte flight Heartbreaking and Brilliant. Loved it! - Lauren "Springmaus" Williams Hart to Hart. Squeetastic Janto! - Clare Allen Improved, adult, clever, polished, heartbreaking - Grace "GracieLizzie" Bellerby Janto-astic, Gwack'n, frakkin' good times! - Brian Whisenant Fast paced with extreme entertainment - Wendy McPhee Sex, aliens, pretty boys -perfect! - Bex Fox One hell of a season! - Thomas Bright I LOVE CAPTAIN JOHN HART!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - Crystal Brilliant; suprising; exciting; wow, emotional!!! - Chloe Osborn Amazingly funny heart throbbing drama! - Eoin Lynch Life, death and everything between - Kirsty Nunn Half-naked Jack - almost there! - Donna Smith We see Torchwood becoming closer! - Katherine Freeman FANTASTIC, FANTASTIC, FANTASTIC - More please!!!!! - Wiebke White Sex, death and aliens. brilliant! - Mary Lockwood Kiss kiss, bang bang...dead. - Emma Nelder Time Agents - beginnings and endings - Jim Smith Everything you loved plus more. - S.A. Corlett Three words: Fab-U-Lous! - Jon A. Leslie Gee whiz, what a suckfest. - Les *** Thanks for the comments guys and gals - really couldn't have done it without you!! And there we go, we've sat and watched 13 (sometimes) fantastic episodes of science-fiction fantasy drama, and we've heard what worked, and what might not have worked so well. You might agree with the results of this survey. You might not. Let us know in the comment section below! Here's to 2009; though, with just a one-story/five episode arc being produced, God only knows how we're going to cover it!  | ||
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| Posted: 11 Jun 2008 08:41 AM CDT Some new information regarding the now confirmed third season of Torchwood - courtesy of the official Torchwood Magazine, published monthly by Titan. The publication states on its Facebook page: Torchwood executive producer Julie Gardner has confirmed that a third series of Torchwood will start filming in August. The new series will comprise one continuous story told over five one-hour episodes on BBC1, with episodes by Russell T Davies and other as yet unnamed writers. Though our new issue had just gone to press just before the new series was announced, we got straight on the phone to Julie, who told us: "As you know, plans for a third series have been underway for a long time, and we now have a new producer and a new director in place, as well as brand new scripts all ready to go. It's the longest and most ambitious story we have ever made, so be prepared for some shocks and surprises! Life at Torchwood is never quiet or easy, and the whole of Captain Jack's world is about to be turned upside down!" Issue 6 of Torchwood Magazine is on sale in the UK on 19th June! It's the first time we've had it confirmed that Davies will still be involved with the series next year, following the departures of both Richard Stokes and Chris Chibnall. More news on season three in the coming weeks!  | ||
| BBC boss hails 'Dr Who's effect on Wales Posted: 11 Jun 2008 08:00 AM CDT BBC Wales controller Menna Richards praises Doctor Who&os;s impact on Wales.  | ||
| Let's play Ball! All-star Weekend to benefit ALS - Canada NewsWire (press release) Posted: 11 Jun 2008 07:23 AM CDT
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| Posted: 11 Jun 2008 06:05 AM CDT The second issue of Captain Britain and MI-13 is out today in the States, tomorrow in the UK, and, in a bit of an outreach effort, we've plonked the address of this blog in there, with the aim of starting up a sort of unofficial letters page. Do feel free to comment on the issue, therefore, but do keep it clean. And you know that thing where an otherwise positive letter says 'you rock, unlike  | ||
| Silence in the Library - Final Ratings Posted: 11 Jun 2008 01:47 AM CDT Final figures released by BARB give episode Eight of Series Four, Silence in the Library, an official rating of 6.27 million viewers. The week was dominated by ITV which had 15 of the top twenty places, thanks to the runaway success of Britain's Got Talent, the final of which is now the most watched programme of the year to date. Doctor Who was the 27th most watched for the week on British Television and the 9th most watched on BBC Television....  | ||
| Crew trying to regroup after letdown - FC Dallas Posted: 11 Jun 2008 01:46 AM CDT
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| Casey Cardinia League – round 8 - Berwick News Posted: 10 Jun 2008 11:18 PM CDT
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| Doctor Who Confidential Down Under Posted: 10 Jun 2008 10:47 PM CDT In a comment on their message board the Australian Broadcasting Corporation has revealed that it has purchased the Australian rights to Doctor Who Confidential and will broadcast each episode immediately after the broadcast of the corresponding episode of Series Four. Presumably, these will be the cut down versions which will fill the 8.15-8.30pm timeslot and commence with Partners in Crime on Sunday 6 July. The ABC have also confirmed that, as...  | ||
| Posted: 10 Jun 2008 08:43 PM CDT Dollhouse Reviewed! Sort of… The Futon Critic has an incredibly detailed examination of the script for Joss Weldon's upcoming series Dollhouse, starring Eliza Dushku (left). Although it's difficult to translate US entertainment journalese sometimes (er,...  | ||
| Posted: 10 Jun 2008 08:22 PM CDT British stage actor and guest star of 1978's The Pirate Planet, Bruce Purchase, has died following a short illness; he was 69. As The Captain in Douglas Adams' first Doctor Who story, Purchase boomed and blustered his way through a superbly written and acted part, one half of a great double act with The Captain's first mate, Mr Fibuli. 2003 saw the actor give the first performance of Johnson is Leaving, John Wain's adaptation of his 1974 biography of Dr Samuel Johnson, at The Swan...  | ||
| Posted: 10 Jun 2008 08:11 PM CDT Episode 10 nears this week, so prefer for Midnight, as the Doctor is trapped, alone, powerless and terrified, on the planet Midnight. Soon, the knocking on the wall begins. Only a woman called Sky seems to know the truth – but as paranoia turns into a witch-hunt, Sky turns the Doctor's greatest strengths against him, and a sacrifice must be made... Russell T Davies takes up writing duties for the remainder of season 30, this week spinning a psychological tale taking place almost...  | ||
| Bowmanville Show Dealers Mourn Loss of Peers - Maine Antique Digest Posted: 10 Jun 2008 08:03 PM CDT
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| A win tonight would help championship hopes - The Kingston Whig-Standard Posted: 10 Jun 2008 06:14 PM CDT
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| Scott rights the wrongs - Edinburgh Evening News Posted: 10 Jun 2008 06:06 PM CDT
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| In pictures: 4-10 June - BBC News Posted: 10 Jun 2008 01:23 PM CDT
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| Datebook for June 11 - Craig Daily Press Posted: 10 Jun 2008 01:08 PM CDT
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| Crusaders give their all - Leighton Buzzard Today Posted: 10 Jun 2008 01:06 PM CDT
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| Posted: 10 Jun 2008 01:00 PM CDT Your questions answered, hopefully!  | ||
| Review -- Doctor Who, "The Doctor's Daughter" - Firefox News Posted: 10 Jun 2008 09:45 AM CDT
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| Russell T Davies to present the Anthony H Wilson Memorial Lecture - How Do Posted: 10 Jun 2008 07:14 AM CDT
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| Teacher needs to try harder - The Herald Posted: 10 Jun 2008 06:42 AM CDT
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| Waiting for the money - Moorabbin Glen Eira Leader Posted: 10 Jun 2008 04:29 AM CDT
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| Tennant yet to consider 'Dr Who' future - Digital Spy Posted: 10 Jun 2008 02:28 AM CDT
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| You Owe Doctor Who To Blackberry - io9 Posted: 10 Jun 2008 12:28 AM CDT
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| daily list: 5 great actors to play the new Sherlock Holmes - Flick Filosopher Posted: 10 Jun 2008 12:10 AM CDT
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| Doctor Who 4.9 - Forest of the Dead - Stage Posted: 09 Jun 2008 11:34 PM CDT
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| Kylie who, with the doctor? - Courier Mail Posted: 09 Jun 2008 09:02 PM CDT
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| Lloyd Webber Names Phantom Sequel? With Barrowman??? - WhatsOnStage.com Posted: 09 Jun 2008 06:10 PM CDT
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| CBC is alive with the search for Maria - Lindsay Daily Post Posted: 09 Jun 2008 05:12 PM CDT
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| Dr. who lost in court quits medical group - Cincinnati Enquirer Posted: 09 Jun 2008 04:45 PM CDT
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| BBC Wales won't depend on Doctor Who - ic Wales Posted: 09 Jun 2008 01:41 PM CDT
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| Doctor Who: "The Doctor's Daughter" Review - IGN Posted: 09 Jun 2008 06:52 AM CDT
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| Save The Cheerleader Save The Pop Career Posted: 08 Jun 2008 10:26 PM CDT Hayden Panettiere - rejuve-girl Claire Bennett in Heroes - is set to release a single called Wake Up Call with an as-yet-untitled album to follow in 2009, reports Billboard . The single will also feature in a series of ads by US teen fashion company,...  | ||
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