TV
Blog
“ Tube Talk ”
Hurrah... it's Torchwood Tuesday!
In next week's episode (Feb 20), Captain Jack has a "VIP visitor":
Martha Jones - or should that be Samantha? - joins the team for a three-episode stint, helping out with an investigation into some mysterious deaths. This is a different Martha from the days of the Doctor; she's more confident and much more clued-up thanks to her new job working at an organisation known as UNIT.
The superb episode also has a last-minute shock twist bound to leave you reeling.
What do you think about Martha joining the Torchwood crew? What could the shock twist be? Click the link below to add your comments to this entry.
If you have any questions for the column please use the link at the top of the page.
Don't forget to scroll down to read previous editions you may have missed!
In next week's episode (Feb 20), Captain Jack has a "VIP visitor":
Martha Jones - or should that be Samantha? - joins the team for a three-episode stint, helping out with an investigation into some mysterious deaths. This is a different Martha from the days of the Doctor; she's more confident and much more clued-up thanks to her new job working at an organisation known as UNIT.
The superb episode also has a last-minute shock twist bound to leave you reeling.
What do you think about Martha joining the Torchwood crew? What could the shock twist be? Click the link below to add your comments to this entry.
If you have any questions for the column please use the link at the top of the page.
Don't forget to scroll down to read previous editions you may have missed!
More: TV
Your Views
19 Comments
Your Responses
Dan, Birmingham, on February 15th, 2008
Hey how come this episodes was on BBC iPlayer before it's even been aired?!
Hey how come this episodes was on BBC iPlayer before it's even been aired?!
Johnny, London, on February 15th, 2008
I like the character of Martha but Freema isn't that good an actress is she? Let's be honest, she can be very wooden. Reset was full of clunky 'Treema' moments.
I like the character of Martha but Freema isn't that good an actress is she? Let's be honest, she can be very wooden. Reset was full of clunky 'Treema' moments.
Clayre, Isle of Wight, on February 14th, 2008
Yayeeeeee...... I can't wait to see Martha in Torchwood.
Yayeeeeee...... I can't wait to see Martha in Torchwood.
Vic, London, on February 14th, 2008
Oh no! I don't believe it! The last-minute shock twist has indeed left me reeling *gasp* OMG!!
Oh no! I don't believe it! The last-minute shock twist has indeed left me reeling *gasp* OMG!!
Sparky, on February 13th, 2008
I can't stand Martha Jones but I must say, I can't wait for her episodes! The 2 that I've heard the summaries of sound great.
I can't stand Martha Jones but I must say, I can't wait for her episodes! The 2 that I've heard the summaries of sound great.
Lee Gannon, Grantham, on February 12th, 2008
I thought it was a reference to Samantha Jones in the eighth Doctor novels.
I thought it was a reference to Samantha Jones in the eighth Doctor novels.
Michael, California, USA, on February 12th, 2008
I'm looking forward to seeing Martha back... I expect her to be able to kick-ass and take names. That year of hers trekking around the planet while Captain Jack and the Doctor were kept prisoner should have given her plenty of confidence and make her a good candidate for joining Torchwood. Whether she should or not, I don't know... it would surely throw a monkey wrench in the relationships between the crew that exist now.
I'm looking forward to seeing Martha back... I expect her to be able to kick-ass and take names. That year of hers trekking around the planet while Captain Jack and the Doctor were kept prisoner should have given her plenty of confidence and make her a good candidate for joining Torchwood. Whether she should or not, I don't know... it would surely throw a monkey wrench in the relationships between the crew that exist now.
Ifan, Caernarfon, on February 12th, 2008
We'll as Seaneeboy says its a double bill tomorrow, episode 5 on BBC Two then episode 6 on BBC Three. But yeah it'll be good to see Martha on Torchwood :-)
We'll as Seaneeboy says its a double bill tomorrow, episode 5 on BBC Two then episode 6 on BBC Three. But yeah it'll be good to see Martha on Torchwood :-)
admiratio, on February 12th, 2008
The shock twist has something to do with Owen and Weevils.
The shock twist has something to do with Owen and Weevils.
Matt, Manchester, on February 12th, 2008
I was wondering if UNIT had been airbrushed from the DW universe. I'm curious to see how they relate to Torchwood, given how much their activities overlap!
I was wondering if UNIT had been airbrushed from the DW universe. I'm curious to see how they relate to Torchwood, given how much their activities overlap!
Jamie, London, on February 12th, 2008
I thought Martha was great in Dr Who and unfairly maligned. Will be good to see her back and I hope this is just the start of a new journey for the character ... now they have brought back UNIT.
I thought Martha was great in Dr Who and unfairly maligned. Will be good to see her back and I hope this is just the start of a new journey for the character ... now they have brought back UNIT.
Chris, London, on February 12th, 2008
Samantha... excellent! I wonder if the shock could be the death of a member of the Torchwood team? IJ?
Samantha... excellent! I wonder if the shock could be the death of a member of the Torchwood team? IJ?
Sass, Oxford, on February 12th, 2008
Martha Jones is going to be fantastic and totally kick-ass and pwn Owen ! I cannot wait to see the more confident Dr Jones in Torchwood. And hooray for UNIT back and taking names !!
Martha Jones is going to be fantastic and totally kick-ass and pwn Owen ! I cannot wait to see the more confident Dr Jones in Torchwood. And hooray for UNIT back and taking names !!
David, Glasgow, on February 12th, 2008
Samantha Jones as in a reference to the wondrously promiscuous Kim Cattral from 'Sex and the City'!
Samantha Jones as in a reference to the wondrously promiscuous Kim Cattral from 'Sex and the City'!
Kim, Newport, on February 12th, 2008
Samantha? What??
Samantha? What??
Paul, Manchester, on February 12th, 2008
Samantha???
Samantha???
Ann London, on February 12th, 2008
Could the shock twist be....she gets it on with Captain Jack???
Could the shock twist be....she gets it on with Captain Jack???
Seaneeboy, Leeds, on February 12th, 2008
Ah, but we don't even have to wait a week - tomorrow is a double bill on BBC Two and BBC HD!
Ah, but we don't even have to wait a week - tomorrow is a double bill on BBC Two and BBC HD!
Tube Talk
'Freaks and Geeks': Tube Talk GoldTube Talk Gold heads back to the '80s and remembers Freaks and Geeks.
TV Interviews
'Celebrity Apprentice' Donald Trump Q&ADonald Trump teases the new season of Celebrity Apprentice.
Reality Bites
Does Simon Cowell have new SuBo?: VideoWatch a clip of Jonathan Antoine, who is tipped for success on BGT.
TV Ratings
Judi Dench draws 4.1m on 'Graham Norton'ITV1 pips BBC One to the highest primetime audience share.
Though there were a few 'treema' moments in this episode, I was rooting for Martha by the end. Even when she's a little wooden, Freema manages to be very likeable, which is the most important attribute for a Doctor Who assistant, especially given how thinly-drawn they tend to be as characters. Can't wait to see her in the new series of Who!