Why not have a thread where we can talk about the upcoming spinoff coming to BBC and Disney+ ?
There has just been a cast announcement on doctorwho.tv, with two additional characters joining “Not Midshipman Frame”, “Not Tish Jones”, Kate Stewart (Lethbridge optional) and Colonel Ibrahim:
“Additional cast joining the series include Ruth Madeley, returning in her role from the 60th Anniversary specials as UNIT Scientific Advisor Shirley-Anne Bingham; and Colin McFarlane, reprising his role as General Austin Pierce from Torchwood: Children of Earth.”
More Shirley
And the General from Children of Earth? Now there I am a bit intrigued
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I was really happy to see Ruth in the photo RTD posted on Instagram, glad it’s confirmed.
I am really excited for this show and hope it becomes a recurring spin-off. More UNIT!
Very intriguing re: General Pierce. Torchwood seeping back in?
If we ever see Gwen again I think I will cry tears of joy!
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This photo was posted by Colin McFarlane on X:
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Brining back General Pierce is very interesting. The presentation of Unit in the show has changed a lot since CoE and I can’t really see someone who was okay with sacrificing 10% of earths kids fitting into Kate’s version of Unit.
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I’m guessing he won’t be part of UNIT but will be part of the UK government’s resistance to the Sea Devils.
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I’m right there with you my friend
Eve Myles is just the best thing about Torchwood
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My one worry with a return of Torchwood to the show is that it will de-canonise the Big Finish stuff
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There is no canon, it’s all timey wimey.
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I can hope for live action Ng, Orr and Mr Colchester though…
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I’m definitely interested to see if we’re getting a more morally grey UNIT
I really hope so
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