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Postby brigid downing » Sun 22 Oct 2006 11:29 pm

Well what are we thinking.

I enjoyed it. It is bobbins but fun.

Quite a change from Dr Who though. I know they always said it would be aimed more at adults but I was rather taken a back. I don't know how many parents are going to react when they realise that this is the show so heavily marketed through a kids' show.

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Postby John Smith » Mon 23 Oct 2006 12:18 am

No, Torchwood is heavily promoted as an Adult programme.

Doctor Who is heavily promoted as a Family programme.

Neither are promoted for children. It was always clear that Torchwood was going to be adult in nature. In fact Russell T Davies has stated that he added swear words near the beginning to make sure that children wouldn't be watching any further!

Not seen it yet though, will comment more when I have.
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Postby GarethB » Mon 23 Oct 2006 12:37 pm

Did not think much of it all :(
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Postby John Smith » Mon 23 Oct 2006 9:50 pm

Really? I thought it was excellent.

I suppose you'd be dispappointed if you were after "Doctor Who", but as a programme in its own right, I'm already hoping for a second series!
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Postby Andrew MacLean » Tue 24 Oct 2006 12:24 pm

I watched both eepisodes of Torchwood.

I was glad to see the new doctor's original hand was preserved in something-or-other. His replacement hand may need to be replaced in which case all he has to do is pop off to cardiff and visit Cpt Jack H.

For my part, I think that I am going to enjoy Torchwood; althpugh, it is a good thing that I had not expected it to be like Doctor Who.
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Postby brigid downing » Tue 24 Oct 2006 2:30 pm

Is that what it was - the Dr's hand -of course, I missed that reference completely. Comes of ironing while watching TV!

Note to self - no more ironing!

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Postby Michael P » Tue 24 Oct 2006 2:59 pm

As I have not watched Dr Who since I grew up( :wink: ) will I miss out on many subtle references to things which have recently happened in Dr Who; i.e will they go over the top of my head? Most things do these days :? :cry: .
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Postby Matthew_ » Tue 24 Oct 2006 4:00 pm

I haven't seen Torchwood yet. I am watching tomorrow on one of the freeviews or something (my wife knows). I am glad I read this thread though! I know what to expect.
Did you know Torchwood is anagram of Doctor Who?
I suppose you probably knew that but I was impressed!
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Postby Michael P » Tue 24 Oct 2006 4:12 pm

Matthew_Offord wrote:
Did you know Torchwood is anagram of Doctor Who?
I suppose you probably knew that but I was impressed!


Matthew, I did indeed.

I am wondering what the attraction is. Is it the adult content or is there actually a decent story line as well. If it's like, say, Star Trek TNG then I would be interested.
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Postby brigid downing » Tue 24 Oct 2006 7:02 pm

Michael
You were quite right to stop watching Dr Who when you grew up - and if I ever grow up, I will not watch it either. 'Til then, I love it! :D
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