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A bit of 'Torchwood' trivia
Published Thursday, Nov 6 2008, 09:11 GMT | By Neil Wilkes | 16 comments
However, I did pick up a couple of morsels of Torchwood trivia on my visit that may be of interest...
Is Captain Jack building his own TARDIS?
Next time you watch the show, pay close attention to what's on Jack's desk. The Cap'n has somehow got hold of the same kind of crystal that the Doctor's TARDIS is made from. Apparently his "pet project" is to nurture this crystal in the hope of one day spawning his own time travel machine.
Mind the gap!
Ever wondered about the Hub's rather unusual decor? Well, apparently the black-and-white tiling and curved walls are what is left of a private underground tube system linking all of the Torchwood hubs (an extension of the Victoria line, perhaps?!) Remember that the Cardiff branch is also known as 'Torchwood Three', so this tube line would have linked the Hub with Torchwood One (London), Torchwood Two (Glasgow) and Torchwood Four (location unknown). The tube line is no longer used.
And finally - a video treat...
He's not just an actor, you know. Mr Barrowman is also a comedian, a presenter, a master of the Scottish accent - and a fine singer, as his new single 'What About Us' demonstrates. Click 'play' below to watch the video. Nice checked shirt, John!
Add your comments to this entry below!
(*) All I can say is that the title is a very important clue to the plotline of the new series.
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Paul, Cheltenham, on June 2nd, 2009
Lets hope Jack is building his own Tardis so we can all go back in time to Feb 2009 to watch it! ;)
Lets hope Jack is building his own Tardis so we can all go back in time to Feb 2009 to watch it! ;)
Rosie, Phoenix, on January 6th, 2009
torchwood rules!!!
torchwood rules!!!
June, Calgary, Canada, on November 14th, 2008
Assuming John is trying to show there are more ways to be a couple than heterosexual,I think he should add a donkey and a giraffe in bed,going through the same angst.Loved you in the Canadian search for Maria.June ex pat.
Assuming John is trying to show there are more ways to be a couple than heterosexual,I think he should add a donkey and a giraffe in bed,going through the same angst.Loved you in the Canadian search for Maria.June ex pat.
David, London, on November 11th, 2008
I think the info on the Torchwood tube station was also in the RT article for the first episode.
I think the info on the Torchwood tube station was also in the RT article for the first episode.
Anisa, Leeds , on November 10th, 2008
Omg I love him soo much i soo want to meet him xx
Omg I love him soo much i soo want to meet him xx
Chris, Dublin, on November 7th, 2008
Great song, should reach top. Superb video, showing a warm relationship from both gay, straight perspective. Need more videos like this, to break down boundaries.
Great song, should reach top. Superb video, showing a warm relationship from both gay, straight perspective. Need more videos like this, to break down boundaries.
David, UK, on November 7th, 2008
Donna, yes it has been a background prop since the first series. I think it was in a Radio Times preview for the very first episode that John Barrowman said "Jack is growing his own TARDIS", except he called the thing "coral" rather than "crystal".
Donna, yes it has been a background prop since the first series. I think it was in a Radio Times preview for the very first episode that John Barrowman said "Jack is growing his own TARDIS", except he called the thing "coral" rather than "crystal".
QuincyMD, on November 7th, 2008
Surprising that a Scotsman can master a Scottish accent. I assume the writer of this banal piece isn't Scottish and has never met anyone from another country. What next Eve Myles sounds Welsh?
Surprising that a Scotsman can master a Scottish accent. I assume the writer of this banal piece isn't Scottish and has never met anyone from another country. What next Eve Myles sounds Welsh?
Laura, Earth, on November 7th, 2008
Do some research people he is Scottish (Yes but it was never said that he wasn't... -Neil)
Do some research people he is Scottish (Yes but it was never said that he wasn't... -Neil)
Donna, on November 7th, 2008
Hasn't the coral been on Jack's desk for quite awhile now?
Hasn't the coral been on Jack's desk for quite awhile now?
trish illinois, on November 7th, 2008
He is scottish...
He is scottish...
Lucy, Harrow, on November 6th, 2008
Nooooooooo. We want spoilers. We want hints. Silly old press embargoes.
Nooooooooo. We want spoilers. We want hints. Silly old press embargoes.
Laura, Reading, on November 6th, 2008
A master of the Scottish Accent? He *is* Scottish (well dual nationality Scottish/American)
A master of the Scottish Accent? He *is* Scottish (well dual nationality Scottish/American)
Jack, Cardiff, on November 6th, 2008
Thanks - but what about the non-spoiler-tastic questions? Were any of those answered?
Thanks - but what about the non-spoiler-tastic questions? Were any of those answered?
Cosmo, not far from the Torchwood Hub, on November 6th, 2008
The 'crystal' is actually a piece of coral that you can grow a TARDIS from. It's cream coloured and on the side of the desk nearest the wall if you want to look out for it.
The 'crystal' is actually a piece of coral that you can grow a TARDIS from. It's cream coloured and on the side of the desk nearest the wall if you want to look out for it.
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He's a 'master of the Scottish accent' because he's Scottish, LOL