Episode 35: Torchwood Miracle Day-Rendition

Martyn, Gerrod and Pete look at Torchwood: Miracle Day – Rendition.



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Eccleston explains why he left Doctor Who

In an acting master class at the Theatre Royal Haymarket, Christopher Eccleston was asked why he left a such a high paid job as Doctor Who. He responded:

“I left Doctor Who because I could not get along with the senior people. I left because of politics. I did not see eye-to-eye with them. I didn’t agree with the way things were being run. I didn’t like the culture that had grown up, around the series. So I left, I felt, over a principle.”



“I thought to remain, which would have made me a lot of money and given me huge visibility, the price I would have had to pay was to eat a lot of shit. I’m not being funny about that. I didn’t want to do that and it comes to the art of it, in a way. I feel that if you run your career and– we are vulnerable as actors and we are constantly humiliating ourselves auditioning. But if you allow that to go on, on a grand scale you will lose whatever it is about you and it will be present in your work.

“If you allow your desire to be successful and visible and financially secure – if you allow that to make you throw shades on your parents, on your upbringing, then you’re knackered. You’ve got to keep something back, for yourself, because it’ll be present in your work.  A purity or an idealism is essential or you’ll become– you’ve got to have standards, no matter how hard work that is. So it makes it a hard road, really.

“You know, it’s easy to find a job when you’ve got no morals, you’ve got nothing to be compromised, you can go, ‘Yeah, yeah. That doesn’t matter. That director can bully that prop man and I won’t say anything about it’. But then when that director comes to you and says ‘I think you should play it like this’ you’ve surely got to go ‘How can I respect you when you behave like that?’

“So, that’s why I left. My face didn’t fit and I’m sure they were glad to see the back of me. The important thing is that I succeeded. It was a great part. I loved playing him. I loved connecting with that audience. Because I’ve always acted for adults and then suddenly you’re acting for children, who are far more tasteful; they will not be bullshitted. It’s either good, or it’s bad. They don’t schmooze at after-show parties, with cocktails.”



Eccleston victim of phone hacking

Christopher Eccleston revealed today that he was a victim of the News of the World phone-hacking scandal that is currently gripping the nation. At the Theatre Royal Haymarket he spoke to aspiring actors attending his acting master class and said that the Metropolitan Police had confirmed to him he had been hacked back in 2005 when he was starring in Doctor Who. He is pursuing legal action against News International, the parent company of News of the World.

He said:

“I will be putting the boot into Murdoch”

Episode 34: Torchwood BBC Audio Plays

Martyn is joined by Pete and they discuss the three Torchwood BBC audio plays, The Devil and Miss Carew, Submission and House of the Dead.



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Episode 33: Torchwood: Miracle Day

Martyn and Gerrod discuss Torchwood: Miracle Day – The New World

Earth is facing a phenomenon known as “Miracle Day”, where for over 24 hours nobody dies, and the world within four months will become unsustainable through its soaring population. Every United States Government agency receives a tip on Torchwood, only to later find every trace of the word deleted by the newly returned Jack Harkness, who discovers that he is now mortal. Separately, he and CIA agent Rex Matheson — who has suffered a ‘fatal’ accident but cannot die — travel to South Wales to find Gwen Cooper, who is living in exile with husband Rhys and infant daughter Anwen. Jack, Rhys and Gwen find themselves under attack by unknown assailants in a helicopter. After Rex arrives, Jack saves them. Then Rex has Jack and Gwen extradited to the United States.

Martyn is then joined by Chris and Laura from the Oodcast.

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Episode 32: Flashing Blade Picnic

Martyn attends the Flashing Blade Picnic in Hyde Park and Pete checks out ‘Slipback.’

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Pictured: Paul from The Pharos Project

 

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Torchwood: Miracle Day, Episode One. Spoiler-free review

Each incarnation of Torchwood has been vastly different from the last. Series one started on the digital channel BBC3, series two was moved to BBC2, and series three was promoted to a prime time BBC1 slot. So where does Torchwood go for its fourth series? To America, of course. The joint venture between BBC Worldwide and Starz has given Torchwood the budget it deserves.

The tone of this series is slightly different; it’s not as dark as series three but not as light-hearted as series one and two. This is a BBC drama with a sci-fi theme that raises significant moral and social questions. The pace is quick and action-packed, and the clashes between the US and Welsh cast to provide the episode’s funniest moments. The action truly takes off once Jack arrives, although the focus on the US cast is understandable since this is series one for the Americans and series four for the UK. But don’t worry, it’s not long until Jack, Gwen, and Rhys are in full swing. The new cast adds depth, with Bill Pullman delivering a chilling performance as convicted child molester Oswald Danes. He brings an understated menace to the role that makes him genuinely creepy.

The theme tune and title sequence have been updated, and they work well, as does Murray Gold’s musical score throughout the episode, setting the tone of each scene perfectly. Episode one leaves the viewer wanting more, and the series trailer promises an exciting ride. The only concern is where Torchwood can go after Miracle Day – the only logical next step would be a movie, which fans would welcome with open arms.



Episode 31: A Good Man Goes to War

Martyn and Gerrod look at the sixth series episode of Doctor Who, ‘A Good Man Goes To War’. They also review and recommend the Third Doctor anime, that is currently doing the rounds on YouTube.



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Episode 30: The Almost People

Martyn and Gerrod look at the Doctor Who episode ‘The Almost People’. Pete reviews the Eleventh Doctor audiobook The Ring of Steel, by AudioGo.



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