Friday, September 01, 2006

25 Questions

1: What time/date will Torchwood eventually air?

2: When will we first see a Torchwood trailer...?

3: So, will there be a "Torchwood Confidential" or not?

4: First episode: good or bad reviews?

5: How many viewers will watch "Flotsam and Jetsam"?

6: What are Jack Harkness' first words to Gwen Cooper?

7: Will Jack have a smooch and/or sex in the first episode of the series?

8: How many men/women will Jack sleep with throughout season one?

9: Will Jack and Gwen get together (and if so, in which episode) ?

10: What's Jack's secret revealled at the end of episode one? (This one I know, but I'm not telling! Ha!)

11: Will Torchwood transfer to BBC One?

12: Is Doctor Sato a lesbian?

13: Is Doctor Sato bi-sexual?

14: How many references to "the Doctor", "Rose Tyler" or "the TARDIS" in the first series?

15: How many references to other elements of "Doctor Who" (like the Empty Child incident) in the first year?

16: Who are the "old friends" posed to return in the middle of the series (Chula alerted us to this) ?

17: Will there be Torchwood Magazine?

18: When will the first Torchwood action figures hit the shelves?

19: Will we see any Doctor Who monsters in series one?

20: Will there be any eventual "Doctor Who" / "Torchwood" crossover?

21: Will the series feature a Russell T Davies style catchphrase (Think Eccleston's "fantastic" or Tennant's "brilliant") ?

22: Will the series end of a cliffhanger? If so, what...?

23: Will Jack Harkness and all of his friends survive series one? If not, who will be Torchwood's first casualty?

24: Torchwood: recommissioned for a second season, or not?

25: Finally, a fun one: who would you most like to spend a night with out of the Torchwood cast?

Only two months to go now roughly until Torchwood's expected start around Halloween time! So, get answering those questions, and post your replies in the comments section. We'll see who gained the most right answers after season one has finished airing!

17 comments:

Anthony Garnon said...

Feel free to answer any of those questions here!

Anonymous said...

Question 3: surely the Torchwood Confidential is the 10 minute behind the scenes downloadable stuff.

And I'll take a night out with all the team!!!!!!!!

Anonymous said...

It's Dr. Sato not Sako isn't it? Personally I am really curious to what Kanji and/or Kana characters she'll use to write her name.

Abs0n said...

what 10 minute behind the scenes downloadable stuff????? I think I might have missed something here!

Anonymous said...

1: What time/date will Torchwood eventually air?
10pm, BBC Three, October 30th, tie in with the whole Hallowe'en thing. (Although that would mean a clash with theninevitableMost Haunted Live who could impact on viewing figures

2: When will we first see a Torchwood trailer...?
Oh please God soon. I reckon there will be tiny little clips in an 'Autumn Schedule' type trailer that should start airing any time now with proper trailers at the start of October.

3: So, will there be a "Torchwood Confidential" or not?
Probably not. But they are doing those online 10 minute behind the scenes thing.

4: First episode: good or bad reviews?
There will be lots of comparisions with The X-Files and with Doctor Who and loads of people will be disappointed that it's not like Doctor Who but generally positive.

5: How many viewers will watch "Flotsam and Jetsam"?
2.3 million

6: What are Jack Harkness' first words to Gwen Cooper?
"You're no Pizza delivery person!" (Judging from the little clip on the Doctor Who Confidential for Army of Ghosts)

7: Will Jack have a smooch and/or sex in the first episode of the series?
Probably not, but there will probably be some nekkidness so placate the fangirls.

8: How many men/women will Jack sleep with throughout season one?
Probably none. Much to his sadness.

9: Will Jack and Gwen get together (and if so, in which episode)?
Probably not no, because look how crap The X-Files got after Mulder and Scully got it together.

10: What's Jack's secret revealled at the end of episode one?
Hmm, I think that it's the fact he's a time traveller. As the fact dashing American Reserve Capt Jack Harkness didn't turn up for duty in 1941 and Torchwood know that he's involved with the Doctor (thanks to the whole parking on top of The Hub thing).

11: Will Torchwood transfer to BBC One?
Yes but not until after it's run on BBC Three, so probably not until July next year (to fill the gap after Doctor Who

12: Is Doctor Sato a lesbian?
Who knows?

13: Is Doctor Sato bi-sexual?
A lady needs to have some secrets

14: How many references to "the Doctor", "Rose Tyler" or "the TARDIS" in the first series?
Well considering Torchwood was set up because of the Doctor there's going to be some mentions of him.
The Doctor: 17
TARDIS: 12
Rose: 2

15: How many references to other elements of "Doctor Who" (like the Empty Child incident) in the first year?
Well we know that they mention Jack going AWOL in 1941 so that'll be mentioned, we'll also probably have mention of the Sycorax invasion and of the Dalek/Cyberman Army (where Jack will discover that Rose 'died' and he'll thump the Doctor for it when they meet up again). Harriet Jones should get a mention as should UNIT. Erm, they'll probably be a mention of the events of Boom Town, Slitheen (They've got pictures of Margaret Blaine on the windows of the Hub Entrance after all), The rift and of course Gywneth from The Unquiet Dead is going to be involved somewhere.

16: Who are the "old friends" posed to return in the middle of the series (Chula alerted us to this) ?
Oh I hope it's Sarah Jane.

17: Will there be Torchwood Magazine?
64 glossy pages of Jack goodness. There better be. Get on to it BBC Publishing. (Although probably not - there isn't for any of their other grown up dramas other than Who)

18: When will the first Torchwood action figures hit the shelves?
Jack already is on the shelf! ;) Next March if at all.

19: Will we see any Doctor Who monsters in series one?
Slitheen, mention of the Gelth (because of the Rift)

20: Will there be any eventual "Doctor Who" / "Torchwood" crossover?
Yes, else how is Jack going to thump the Doctor for leaving him and rejoin Team TARDIS?

21: Will the series feature a Russell T Davies style catchphrase (Think Eccleston's "fantastic" or Tennant's "brilliant") ?
Please no.

22: Will the series end of a cliffhanger? If so, what...?
Jack disappears (only we know that he's skipped over to BBC 1).

23: Will Jack Harkness and all of his friends survive series one? If not, who will be Torchwood's first casualty?
Hmm, good question. I really couldn't speculate (although if they do kill anyone off - it should be in a mid series shocker)

24: Torchwood: recommissioned for a second season, or not?
Yes, with Eve Myles promoted to main lead and a new bloke to replace John.

25: Finally, a fun one: who would you most like to spend a night with out of the Torchwood cast?
:p Jack!

Yay!

Anonymous said...

Personally I think you are really desperate by creating an article with some of those questions.

1. In the UK; Around Halloween, here in Aus; Probably January
2. Isn't a trailer coming out with the DW season 2 boxset?
3. I don't even get to see the DW confidentials so it doesn't bother me.
4. Hopefully positive reviews
5. As many as can be bothered
6. We'll have to wait and see.
7. I hope not!
8. Don't know, don't care.
9. I think they will have a mutual friendship, either that or a relationship will develop slowly through the series.
10. Whatever the secret is,I doubt it will be revealed at the end of episode one.
11. What's so important about transfering over to BBC 1?
12. A STUPID and UNNECCISARY question. I hope the answer is no!
13. A STUPID and UNNECCISARY question. I hope the answer is no!
14. Probably as many references as possible
15. Probably lots of side comments
16. Good question, no idea.
17. I doubt it, Unless DWM gains a Torchwood section
18. No idea and I really don't care.
19. We will see plenty of them which IMO if we see many of them, this will be a negative for the show. But new ones like that 'Weevil' will be beneficial for the show.
20. Well Jack is in the final of season 3 isn't he? So yeah I would definately count on it.
21. Hope not.
22. I doubt it will end on a cliff-hanger
23. I doubt anyone will be written off so early
24. Most likely
25. hmmm, probably Eve Myles (Is that her name?)

Anthony Garnon said...

Kali, I think you just made my day with your brilliant answers! I'm still laughing now!

Anonymous said...

1: What time/date will Torchwood eventually air?
9pm, 14th October

2: When will we first see a Torchwood trailer...?
Teaser trailers along with other BBC3 programmes in 2/3 weeks. proper TW trailers, around the start of October.

3: So, will there be a "Torchwood Confidential" or not?
Nope, the 10 minute online things will be the equiviant.

4: First episode: good or bad reviews?
Ha. Hurm, the tabloids will like it but then slag it off a few weeks later. The more upmarket papers will wrinkle their noses then softenn up. The critics will generally be positive. The fangirls will squee. The small percentage of immature gits over a OG will scream GAY AGENDA!

5: How many viewers will watch "Flotsam and Jetsam"?
3 million

6: What are Jack Harkness' first words to Gwen Cooper?
"Leave them on the desk." (the pizzas)

7: Will Jack have a smooch and/or sex in the first episode of the series?
No.

8: How many men/women will Jack sleep with throughout season one?
It won't be said, but I imagine a lot. Sex will all be off-screen, then refered to.

9: Will Jack and Gwen get together (and if so, in which episode) ?
No. UST is far more interesting.

10: What's Jack's secret revealled at the end of episode one? (This one I know, but I'm not telling! Ha!)
Hurm, that's a hard one (not a pun). Something to do with him knowing something vitally important. I'm really not sure.

11: Will Torchwood transfer to BBC One?
Yep, but after it's BBC3 run. They want people to buy digiboxes, damnit!

12: Is Doctor Sato a lesbian?
I assume you're asking because of what we know about one of the episodes?
No.

13: Is Doctor Sato bi-sexual?
Possibly.

14: How many references to "the Doctor", "Rose Tyler" or "the TARDIS" in the first series?
Not many. The BBC will want this series to stand on its own. However, there will be some to explain some of Jack's anger, or past monsters, but not so much people will feel forced to watch DW. I believe that's a against BBC policy, or something.

15: How many references to other elements of "Doctor Who" (like the Empty Child incident) in the first year?
Again, a few, if the plot demands it. Especially the 1941 episodes, what with them knowing Captain Jack Harkness dispeared during the war.

16: Who are the "old friends" posed to return in the middle of the series (Chula alerted us to this) ?
Sarah Jane perhaps. Maybe Yvonne as the Cyber-woman? I can dream, anyway.

17: Will there be Torchwood Magazine?
Alas, I doubt it. It'd be nice though; I'd buy it.

18: When will the first Torchwood action figures hit the shelves?
Next spring.

19: Will we see any Doctor Who monsters in series one?
Cybermen.

20: Will there be any eventual "Doctor Who" / "Torchwood" crossover?
No, only the character swapping of Jack.

21: Will the series feature a Russell T Davies style catchphrase (Think Eccleston's "fantastic" or Tennant's "brilliant") ?
Jack: "Yeah, baby!"
Gwen, a la Glyn from Big Brother: "Oh no!"
Toshiko: "Most excellent."
Owen: "He's dead, Ji- Jack."

22: Will the series end of a cliffhanger? If so, what...?
Yes, which will see Gwen, Tosh and Owen just escaping from mortal danger and Jack buggering off.

23: Will Jack Harkness and all of his friends survive series one? If not, who will be Torchwood's first casualty?
The main four will survive. Not sure about Yanto and the fellow lesser leading cast.

24: Torchwood: recommissioned for a second season, or not?
Yes. With Jack on board.

25: Finally, a fun one: who would you most like to spend a night with out of the Torchwood cast?
JackJackJack. Ahem.

Anonymous said...

You guys get so close sometimes but then get so very wrong!

A man who Knows...

Michael said...

I posted my answers here.

Anonymous said...

Hm. I have no idea on most of them... but...

20: Will there be any eventual "Doctor Who" / "Torchwood" crossover?

Hasn't that already been determined as a yes? Because John Barrowman has been filming with David Tennant. And even though it's not DW crossing over into Torchwood, it's still a crossover.

Anonymous said...

Thank you for being amused jackharkness. I aim to please.

Abi said...

1: What time/date will Torchwood eventually air?
8th October 9pm but that's probably wishful thinking. I expect it'll be a bit later than that

2: When will we first see a Torchwood trailer...?
I agree with kali and evil_demandred about early october

3: So, will there be a "Torchwood Confidential" or not?
Other than the online things, I doubt it

4: First episode: good or bad reviews?
I think the majority of fans will like it with the inevitable minority of OG haters as always. Tabloids will think it's weird but might get into it, while broadsheets will probably like it's unusual-ness but prefer Dr Who.

5: How many viewers will watch "Flotsam and Jetsam"?
I don't know anything about figures but I'd guess it'll be pretty high for a BBC3 show.

6: What are Jack Harkness' first words to Gwen Cooper?
Something sarcastic about the wrong pizza topping

7: Will Jack have a smooch and/or sex in the first episode of the series?
Probably not

8: How many men/women will Jack sleep with throughout season one?
Probably not many (by his standards)

9: Will Jack and Gwen get together (and if so, in which episode) ?
I think there'll be flirting and maybe a kiss in the last episode but nothing regular

10: What's Jack's secret revealled at the end of episode one? (This one I know, but I'm not telling! Ha!)
Hmmmm, I think when Rose brought him back to life, he regained his missing 2 years and learned something important about life/the universe/everything (not involving the number 42)

11: Will Torchwood transfer to BBC One?
Maybe, if it's popular enough

12: Is Doctor Sato a lesbian?
Hmmm I'm gonna say yes based on what was posted about Greeks Bearing Gifts

13: Is Doctor Sato bi-sexual?
I'm guessing not because that would be too close to Jack's character...although maybe I got these 2 answers the wrong way round and she IS bisexual and that's used to illustrate that Jack is even more flexible than that.

14: How many references to "the Doctor", "Rose Tyler" or "the TARDIS" in the first series?
Doctor - 30
TARDIS - 15
Rose Tyler - 4

15: How many references to other elements of "Doctor Who" (like the Empty Child incident) in the first year?
Probably heaps at the beginning and end and not so many in the middle.

16: Who are the "old friends" posed to return in the middle of the series (Chula alerted us to this) ?
I hope it's not Sarah Jane and K9, they're a bit kiddy for an adult show

17: Will there be Torchwood Magazine?
Doubt it. Probably just a new section of Doctor Who Magazine devoted to it

18: When will the first Torchwood action figures hit the shelves?
I'm not sure there will be any. They are intended as kids' toys and it's just one of life's little quirks that odd adults buy things like that *whistles innocently*

19: Will we see any Doctor Who monsters in series one?
As long as it's not the Slitheen or the Absorbaloff (or that Jagrafess thing) I don't really mind

20: Will there be any eventual "Doctor Who" / "Torchwood" crossover?
Probably not (other than Jack)

21: Will the series feature a Russell T Davies style catchphrase (Think Eccleston's "fantastic" or Tennant's "brilliant") ?
I'd love to see Jack do a Joey-style "How you doin?" for comedy value but I can't really see him with a catchphrase. Maybe "see you in hell"?

22: Will the series end of a cliffhanger? If so, what...?
Yeah, I think Jack's gonna find himself dumped in the middle of nowhere (though not looking particularly tortured this time - more exasperated). Ooh Cambridge, that's a bad place to get dumped!

23: Will Jack Harkness and all of his friends survive series one? If not, who will be Torchwood's first casualty?
I think maybe an alien will attack them and kill Ianto in the last couple of episodes. But inevitably people will die left right and centre all the way through.

24: Torchwood: recommissioned for a second season, or not?
I hope so

25: Finally, a fun one: who would you most like to spend a night with out of the Torchwood cast?
Jack, obviously ;)

Anonymous said...

16: Who are the "old friends" posed to return in the middle of the series ?

Wouldn't it fit more if the 'old friends' were Dalaks instead? Since Jake has experience with these in the past?

Anonymous said...

bbc is currently repeat series 1 and 2 when we get to the end of this current run of repeats i would guess they will launch torchwood

Anonymous said...

bbc is currently repeat series 1 and 2 when we get to the end of this current run of repeats i would guess they will launch torchwood

GEORGINA said...

1: What time/date will Torchwood eventually air?
21st October, 9pm

2: When will we first see a Torchwood trailer...?
Tomorrow... we can pray

3: So, will there be a "Torchwood Confidential" or not?
There could indeed be, with DWC credits and interviews with David Tennant

4: First episode: good or bad reviews?
good from everyone online, bad from the daily mail

5: How many viewers will watch "Flotsam and Jetsam"?
ooh, 6 million?

6: What are Jack Harkness' first words to Gwen Cooper?
"what's a nice girl like you doing in a place like this"

7: Will Jack have a smooch and/or sex in the first episode of the series?
yes, to get information out of someone, and so we can see his ass

8: How many men/women will Jack sleep with throughout season one?
one

9: Will Jack and Gwen get together (and if so, in which episode) ?
no, it would ruin it

10: What's Jack's secret revealled at the end of episode one? (This one I know, but I'm not telling! Ha!)
time travel.. please tell us *gets on knees*

11: Will Torchwood transfer to BBC One?
definately

12: Is Doctor Sato a lesbian?
no

13: Is Doctor Sato bi-sexual?
no

14: How many references to "the Doctor", "Rose Tyler" or "the TARDIS" in the first series?
if every angry/hurt look counts towards a reference, 30 to the Doctor, 10 to the TARDIS and 20 to Rose

15: How many references to other elements of "Doctor Who" (like the Empty Child incident) in the first year?
it makes sense to have quite a few

16: Who are the "old friends" posed to return in the middle of the series (Chula alerted us to this) ?
Algie? Blon? Rose!! Romana!? (ok, maybe not)

17: Will there be Torchwood Magazine?
no, it's all included in DWM

18: When will the first Torchwood action figures hit the shelves?
we've already got Jack, hehe

19: Will we see any Doctor Who monsters in series one?
i expect so, the Gelth since it's in Cardiff, maybe the Slitheen, maybe one of the classic monsters

20: Will there be any eventual "Doctor Who" / "Torchwood" crossover?
of course! we've already got Jack skip-skip-skipping to BBC1 in June/July

21: Will the series feature a Russell T Davies style catchphrase (Think Eccleston's "fantastic" or Tennant's "brilliant") ?
maybe Jack will have taken over the "fantastic"

22: Will the series end of a cliffhanger? If so, what...?
yes, it'll be to do with the Doctor, to prepare for the Doctor getting a nice slapping from Jack

23: Will Jack Harkness and all of his friends survive series one? If not, who will be Torchwood's first casualty?
could be Doctor Sato, she seems a bit pathetic (no offence to her)

24: Torchwood: recommissioned for a second season, or not?
please yes

25: Finally, a fun one: who would you most like to spend a night with out of the Torchwood cast?
Jack!