Thursday, February 15, 2007

BBC Wales, Are You Listening...?

The time has come at last - it's the final segment of the Torchwood.tv Awards 2007. If you missed the first two installments, you can catch them here and here.

As I received around a hundred or so comments from all you Woodies across the globe, it'd be impossible for me to post them all here for you to read. Hence the reason why I've chosen my personal favourites (20 to be exact) with the remainder set to be added in the comments section below.

So, if you didn't vote and have something to say to BBC Wales and the Torchwood Production Team, feel free to leave your comments below. After all, some members of team Torchwood have been known to visit these pages every now and then...

Shall we begin...?

1: "Plan the next series out better ahead of time. Make sure you establish everything the audience needs to know. And stop getting ahead of yourselves. Again, before you start screwing with the format you need to develop it. Give us something solid to give a damn about. Bilis is a good start." - Eric-Jon Rössel Waugh

2: "For Gods sake do more with Ianto, you daft sods." - xx

3: "Don't listen to the naysayers, you were very brave to make something just for adults that is completely different to Doctor Who. And to keep a series so original when based around the same location each week while still managing to fit the stories into the huge Doctor Who mythology is a feat in itself." - Alex Bryan

4: "Watch the continuity, as we have no life and life to chat about tiny mess-ups. Brilliant job all around. Love the Captain Jack Harkness episode and want to learn more about the Jack/Ianto relationship that Owen referred to, but we haven't seen any of until that kiss. And how exactly did the team form early on? Can we please see an episode on that? love, peace and blessings to you all and congrats to Mr. Barrowman on his civil ceremony. " - Keikokin

5: "The gratuitous swearing again. Cut it out. Listen to some real people.Having said that, when Rhys and other incidental characters wereswearing it was believable. Take that as the yardstick and work with it! And another thing - we all accept that there are people out in the realworld who have varied sexual preferences, but please stop slapping us inthe face with it by contriving to pepper the stories with same sexkisses/relations. Please! When talking to other 'non Who/Torchwood fans'about the show, they just say "what was that kiss/throwaway-commentabout?" rather than commenting on the story. It detracts (mostly) ratherthan adds texture, IMHO." - Simon R. Mills

6: "*waves* Hello production Team. You have a very nice Product. Keep up the good work and make sure you have an ample supply of Lemonade. TORCHWOOD IS MY FAVOURITE SHOW. I like it even more than pie…which my friends will tell you, is a lot. I heard your all like best friends down there. That's always good, 'cos when your bored, your best bud's there and so your like, 'I'm bored' and then you can like go have fun, like go go-carting. But don't do it when it's raining and on off-road, 'cos you get really muddy.

I love the acting. I love acting myself. Have you heard of a play called "Talking to Terrorist," welli've got a few characters in it. Very political. Very Brecht. Torchwood isn't very Brecht, it's not very Stanislavski though either, but the emotions there But it's kinda, hey I have this idea in my head, I'm going to write it. It rocks.

Oh yeah, no killing anyone off, 'cos we like all the characters to much. (I.e. don't do a Stargate Atlantis ) I'll come down to Cardiff and cause suffering, such as restricting chocolate supplies and other things...

Please can you call the pterodactyl Bob!!!!! And make sure he's in season 2, or you upset me. Bob rocks! Bob is the best name for the Pterodactyl. It is also a good name for Daleks.

Everything about the show rocks. It's so different. I can't wait for each episode and will probably watch the episodes over and over and over….again. Until I know every word. Well maybe not that many times. Depends on how bad the Torchwood withdrawal symptoms I have. Oh can you get a magazine going. And anything else you can think of. 'Cos you know we'll buy everything Torchwood related. And I'd love to know.

Woodie for life!" - Sara Houston

7: "Torchwood is the best.. I hope it ends up like Doctor who With many fans twitching for the next series and that it has many series in which we can gouge our thoughts and pycological ways into!! PLEASE KEEP THE SPIRIT OF TORCHWOOD GOING!!!!" - Kacey Apperley

8: "I LOVE Torchwood. It's the best thing I've seen on TV in a very long time. I'mvery approving of the deconstruction of the heteronormative (or evenhomonormative) values so often seen on television. The fact that all thecharacters are bisexual is brilliant. I like that the stories don't all havehappy endings. I'm so proud to be a citizen of Cardiff with it being one of themajor characters in Torchwood. It's such a great place! I tend to feel quitepossessive of TW because it's 'my' city but I'm glad that so many other peoplesee how great it is! I'm excited about series 2 already!! Final thought - allthe actors are very pleasing to the eyes. Lovely!" - Jennifer Thornton

9: "In only one series, Torchwood has topped my list of favorite shows. I've been a lifelong fan of Doctor Who and have watched every episode still in existence without ever developing a favorite Doctor or favorite companion... until Captain Jack Harkness. I was sad to see him left behind on the first series but was greatly cheered by his return in his own show and his upcoming reappearance in Doctor Who. I hope that Jack's past and identity are not revealed too quickly, if at all. That, and his strong, multi-dimensional personality informed by John Barrowman's performance, are guaranteed to draw me back." - Janet Reimer

10: "I want any of the episodes to win other than Captain Jack Hawknes. Because of the gay kiss, which I didn' t get any sleep at all over and had a break down in bed on the night it was on." - Ted Pleavin

11: "I really enjoy Torchwood, but more emphasis on plot and continuity is needed. Also, making the show adult is one thing, but there's a limit on how much swearing & nudity can actually be considered essential to the plot... " - Rosalind Atalanta

12: "Ok! Torchwood is great! I usually don't watch TV, but now I do! I think it is absolutly great and the characters are all cast really really well. The episode's are all totally unpredictable, because you aren't always sure there'll be a happy ending. Captain Jack's all mysterious, but I like him so much better in Torchwood than in Doctor Who! Torchwood is just the best! It's got me all interested in stuff that I never even knew was interesting, like Sci-Fi and stuff! I think Torchwood just rocks! Plus, me and my friends have become totally obsessed with it! It even invades our dreams! But yeah, enough said. I LOVE TORCHWOOD!" - Bex Fox

13: "Well done guys - you've triumphed! Here's to many more wonderful series to come!" - Catherine Davies

14: "We've seen more 'team member goes rogue' stories than we have of Torchwood as a TEAM -- more ensemble work, please!" - Scott Dagostino

15: "...And likewise, what's been the single worst thing? Again, ANYTHING!The Owen/Gwen relationship should have been chucked out as far as I'mconcerned. Just not interesting or believable, came off as veryimmature. I suppose in general I was just very dissapointed in thefrequent unproffesionalism happening at the Hub. I just wanted asmoother running machine. But of course that all tied in with theseries arc of "everybody having their own secrets/priorities" nextseries they should be working better together." - Aaron, aka "Kurly"

16: "Stretches the belief though to have a band of 5 to defend the UK - would have preferred to have seen TW as a group within a group bit like Stargate SG1. Give the impression that there are lots of people dealing with the rift. There seems to be no interaction with the other TW sites.
Concentrate on content rather than effects." - John Fitzgerald, aka "Old John"

17: "Please decide what you want the show to be and then make sure everyone involved on the production knows what it is. Continuity is your friend." - Erica Miszti

18: "Please consider to spend some money on a good script editor. The monster inthe last episode for example was just useless, and finished off in a fewminutes after its appearance. The 'something is coming' theme was just notenough to justify this huge thingy, or the other way around: this monsterdid not do the plot much justice. Billis was a much better 'monster'. Alsodo a bit more research. A shotwound for example as in countrycide would havebeen pretty leathal." - Hexa

19: "Torchwood is the funniest, sexiest and smartest Sci-Fi show in a long time! Keep it up!" - joseppy stevenson

20: ""Greetings. A massively HUGE thank you for puttingtogether such a fantastic series. Not only have you given me so manySundays of pure pleasure, you have also caused the formation of this site,and so meant that I have also enjoyed many late nights chatting to completestangers about a common love. Sounds sad, I know, but in my hermity littlelife, tis a wonderful thing. :-). Keep it up!" - Emma Nelder

And that's it from me - the 2007 Awards are offically over. It's been my pleasure to reside over proceedings, and all that's left for me to say now is:

Enjoy season two - and don't forget to vote once more come 2008!

44 comments:

Anonymous said...

"Keep up the good work, i look forward to season 2" - Michaél Jackson

Anonymous said...

"Just love love love the show! Keep up the good work,your doing a great job of keeping us entertained" - kezzybabes

Anonymous said...

"Oh and I'd like to have seen more of Caroline Chikeze..........preferably naked!" - Martin Tookey

Anonymous said...

"More Captain Jack, less Gwen" - Donna Smith

Anonymous said...

"Please remember which year its set in and keep it consistent with Dr.Who!" - Steven Maggs

Anonymous said...

"Fabuolous acting and scritps. Looking foward to series 2." - Laura E

Anonymous said...

"Thanks for a fantastic series!" - Springmaus

Anonymous said...

"Please think about the balance of the episode output random shoes.Out of time bad decision. too slow together I liked to of Time but after the other 'not really about Torchwood episode before it, it slowed the pace down, thank goodness for Combat.

I love the premise. i enjoy not being able to predict were people will go next, sex wise that is. I am really impressed with Barrowman i liked him in Dr who but thought it was 'resistance thro charisma' now I know it is a damn good performance! His little moments of sadness and loneliness over his immortality and his flashes of ruthlessness too! TV need a complex character like Jack Harkness; played with right balance of charm and darkness." - ALLISON ALLEN

Anonymous said...

"Thank you to all at Torchwood for making a show that seemed like it was made especially for me! I have loved British S-F TV since childhood, especially Doctor Who, and at last there is a challenging adult drama, set in my favourite universe, with compelling stories and a damn sexy cast. Television for grown-ups as it should be. I adore you all and if it was biologically possible I’d be overjoyed to carry all your children." - Graham Symms

Anonymous said...

"love the show hurry back" - matthew pittaway

Anonymous said...

"Keep doing what you're doing, quality work, and we promise to keep watching. From, a Constant Watcher.

PS - I wish that the media on the Torchwood site wasn't blocked for non-UK residents. As a fan from outside the UK, we would love to have the full experience as well!" - Eileene Coscolluela

Anonymous said...

"For series 2 - continuing story arcs, a better script editor, more scripts by Cath Tregenna, please!" - cyberduckey

Anonymous said...

"keep torchwood going forever" - Chris345888

Anonymous said...

"I love Torchwood, but I have to say season one was a very mixed bag. Episodes like Small Worlds, Random Shoes and They Keep Killing Suzie were my favourites; I think because they weren't just about the science fiction but about the team as well. They really got under their skin, and TKKS even managed to show a human side to Suzie. They were well scripted and believable, especially Small Worlds and Random Shoes; more episodes like those, and more scripted by Peter Hammond are what I'd love to see. All in all keep up the good work, and well done for not taking the easy way out with what some people see as uncomfortable subjects, and for not pretending that life is a bowl of cherries." - WhiteScreen

Anonymous said...

"Fantastic series!" - Amanda Graham

Anonymous said...

"Keep it going - the first series was great. Make the second better!!!" - v.a.bamford

Anonymous said...

"What can I say but thank you, gracias, merci and everything thanks possible.. lets hope S2 is gonna be as great!!" - Jo Penn

Anonymous said...

"I am soooo happy that there will be another season!!!May there be many many more." - Corrine Green

Anonymous said...

"Hi, wonderful cast and crew of Torchwood. I'm a fan from the US who completely adores all things Torchwood. Cast: You have created some wonderful characters that the audience can relate to and REALLY sympathize with. There are no projected fantasies about the "perfect job" here. You really emulate how it would be if Torchwood were absolutely real and we (the audience) ourselves had to struggle with this everyday. Thanks for some fantastic entertainment. Crew: You have worked so hard to bring us this show and all the fans appreciate it. Keep up the good work!" - Elle

Anonymous said...

"Thanks so much to everyone
involved in making Torchwood and bringing this
brilliant series to our screens. I very much look
forward to the second series." - Josie Ruta

Anonymous said...

"Please please keep the Ianto/Jack dynamic going in series 2." - Cat Fish

Anonymous said...

"Uhm, hello. I like Torchwood very much, and the site is excellent :)" - Beckie MacIntrye

Anonymous said...

"I really love the series and hope there will be many more seasons. Please keep the quality of the finale. I want story arcs, sub plots, more character development, more team interaction and recurring villains e.g. Bilis - the rift isn't enough. Make S2 scarier and darker. And the most important thing: give us muuuuuuuuuch more Jack!!!" - izanami

Anonymous said...

"A MESSAGE FROM THE FANS
1) Please have some character and story (arcs) continuity.
2) More background stories on each of the main characters.
3) Do at least one "fun"/lite episode per series.
4) "X-Files"-ish episodes are always alot of fun.
5) Less Gwen and Owen.
6) More aliens!
7) Please put a conclustion to the Gwen/Owen/Rhys love triangle.
8) More Ianto and Tosh." - Lisa Lansing

Anonymous said...

"Torchwood is still sexy, violent fun. More consistency, less unneccessary sex and more two parters next time please. And an episode titled `They brought back Suzie, and now she's boss of the team`." - Neil Deeley

Anonymous said...

"Individually, episodes are nicely written and well presented, but there doesn't appear to be a consistent continuity between episodes. This means that characters are hard to understand, the main culprit being Ianto's disavowal of Torchwood and Jack especially, leading to a relationship that came out of nowhere and seemed contrary to everything we'd seen before. Ambiguity is laudable, but you need to take your audience with you." - Stephen Wood

Anonymous said...

"More consistency between episodes. Stories that give a proper beginning, middle and end, that make sense and don't have huge holes in the plot. An insight into the nature of Jack and Ianto's 'arrangement'. Jack/Ianto action on screen. Less pointless Gwen/Jack 'moments' More insight into the characters motivations. Don't change Owen - he's a wonderful character to love to hate. Less Gwen. More Tosh. More dark!Jack (showing a different side to him like the 'torture' revelation in Countrycide)" - 'asudderick'

Anonymous said...

"Not much to say other than let's hope we get season 2! And let's hope it's as good as season 1." - David Brewin

Anonymous said...

"Thanx for creating such a great show, and carry on with the great work!" - Coed Ffaglau

Anonymous said...

"heyya!!!!!!!!! loving torchwood cried on the last one where everyone thought jack was dead! i was gutted! luckily he's ok! Burn gorman better be in the next torchwood hes sooooooooooo hat and talented and amazing at acting
loving torchwood keep it going!
toodles!" - Georgia_tcker

Anonymous said...

"I think the writers and actors are doing an amazing job. keep it up!! " - daniela chialoufas

Anonymous said...

"Keep on going !!!" - Pura Felices

Anonymous said...

"Cyberwoman was amazing, dramatic, emotional, fantastic
graphics." - ???

Anonymous said...

"The most memorable moments through the whole series
were: that kiss between the two Captain Jacks, so
sensual; the emotional release in the last episode,
inc. the kiss with Ianto, beautifully done; Ianto's
grief over Lisa; Gwen shock at Rhys's death; and the
sheer beauty of the production whatever the storyline.

The SFX and make-up teams deserve a special medal." - Noel "Nick" Hammond

Anonymous said...

"More Jack/Ianto please please please and a bit less of Gwen. Sometimes, she's just too much into things." - spooky ronny

Anonymous said...

"This is a wonderful concept and great series that deserves to continue, progress and win awards. It is, perhaps, a little too different to all other sci-fi stuff around to win many awards, so if only to cock a snook at the critics it should go on and develop into even greater things." - natelle onsea

Anonymous said...

"Thanks for making Torchwood! I loved it! Congratulations on making such a great show. I can't wait till Series 2. You rule!" - Aifric Ni Chriodain

Anonymous said...

"Considering I'm not in a BBC 3 or 2 broadcasting region I'll just keep a low profile here... ;-)" - Christine Bandow

Anonymous said...

"Please do not back away from the bravery of having a functional same-sex partnership in an SF show that isn't lesbian. I know it will be difficult once you move over to BBC2 but please try. And give ALL the characters equal time to develop something other than their bed-hopping skills! (Yes, I mean Toshiko and Ianto). And finally PLEASE GOD do not have Jack and Gwen get together as I think is the plan." - Linda Chapple

Anonymous said...

"Keep up the good work. Can’t wait for series 2." - Phillippa Gillett

Anonymous said...

"Keep up the good work please dont kill off Jack" - vincent Godfrey

Anonymous said...

To Torchwood TPTB, just a couple of things to ponder:

Firstly, please keep up the Jack/Ianto dynamic, and yes, more story lines involving Ianto will be greatly appreciated. GDL is easy on the eyes and his Ianto is uber cool, smart, snarky & just crazy sexy.

Secondly, please dial down the "Gwen is a Goddess and therefore thou shall worship her" thing, because it's very off putting to have a Mary Sue shoved down one's throat like that. And for the love of baby Jesus, PLEASE, don't turn to the dark side by going the Jack/Gwen route.

I started watching this show because of Captain Jack (duh!) and kept tuning in because it's brave and refreshing, and doesn't always pandering to the happy ending mentality. I adore the fact that Jack is a hero with ten shades of grays. Kindly keep up the good work, and in conclusion, YES, John Barrowman is made of awesome!

Anonymous said...

TW Production team - if you are reading, please listen to these comments. They will make a much stronger series 2.

And please, please tell us fans in other countries what we can do to get this ground-breaking show broadcast elsewhere. The United States needs a show like Torchwood!

Keep up the good work.
-Deb

Anonymous said...

Did all these people see the same show as i did, without doubt one of the worst, most un-original sci-fi series every produced, using so many seen-before scenarios (but in this case produced by a child), we've seen at least Highlander, Matrix, Minority Report, The Wicker Man and the odd Star Trek plot in this series alone.

If found the show that bad I had to keep on watching it for the 'cringe factor' although watching John Barrowman 'smooching' with a fellow officer was not only unbelievable but also gut-wrenchingly sickening (forcing me to turn away).

There, I've said it now.

Phil