As you may or may not be
aware, there is a petition to bring back Torchwood, and it’s headed up by the
#SaveTorchwood group, who are based on Facebook and Twitter. They have, through the Change.org website
prepared a letter to be sent to the BBC, to request the return of Torchwood.
We want it, the fans
want it, and the cast very much want it.
Below is the letter that
the group will be sending. If you feel
strongly enough that you want to add your name to the ever growing list, then
read the letter and follow the link to the change.org site and let’s bring
Torchwood BACK.
To:
Danny Cohen, BBC
Ben Stephenson
On several accounts have
the lead actors of Torchwood (John Barrowman, Eve Myles and even Gareth
David-Lloyd) expressed their strong interest in reviving their roles of the
last four series and openly asked fans to petition for it and to contact the
BBC about this topic.
The question thus
remains, why will it not be continued?
Considering the fact
that thousands of fans travel to conventions all over the world in order to get
a slice of Torchwood back into their life, and taking into account the
thousands of stories out there concerning how the series could have gone on,
the huge communities and groups that are, after all these years, still
supporting the show, and the large amount of websites solely dedicated to the
Torchwood universe, it should not be too difficult to make the BBC understand
that there ARE enough viewers out there, and that another series WOULD be
successful, also financially.
Quoting John Barrowman,
“we think it is a big mistake to not do another series”. (Barrowman at the
Torchwood Panel at MegaCon Orlando 2014)
While some fans
naturally have certain expectations – some would like it to continue in the US,
while others want the Hub in Cardiff back – I believe everyone will agree that
the one thing we want is Torchwood Series 5, no matter the details – that is,
apart from keeping the same lead actors, of course.
Therefore, we ask for
the show to be continued. We stand as one to make our voices be heard, to let
you know that all around the world people are waiting for the show to go on. We
will support it, and we will do anything to get this show back on the screen
again.
P.S. Please bring back
Ianto Jones – it IS a series dealing with extraterrestrial life forms and time
travel, after all. Thus it should not be too difficult to come up with a decent
storyline that makes it possible to revive the character of Ianto Jones. While
understanding that it is a show aimed at adults, and as such a certain amount
of drama has to be maintained, we still want him to return, as does Gareth
David-Lloyd. (David-Lloyd at Torchwood Panel at MegaCon Orlando 2014) No one
can deny the incredible bond between the three characters of Jack, Gwen and
Ianto and as such it would be a shame to omit that from a future show.
Sincerely,
[Your name]
You can find the
petition at: http://www.change.org/en-GB/petitions/danny-cohen-make-another-torchwood-series
You can find the group
here https://www.facebook.com/SaveTorchwood
You can also find them
on twitter at www.twitter.com/SaveTorchwood
or follow the hashtag #SaveTorchwood.
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