Because of the unique way the BBC is funded...

[tencrush]

So, Julie Gardener has CONFIRMED that Torchwood S3 will be a 5-episode one week mini-series type event. Of course, this is all about money, pure and simple, and that's really a shame, because unlike Who, I don't think TW has enough casual fans (hardcore, yes, casual, no) in the UK to survive that kind of cutback. Unless S4 follows VERY SWIFTLY on the heels of this event, I doubt it'll get made.

God, I bet BBC America are SO FUCKING PISSED OFF right about now.

Comments

[mellacita.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I'm a tad concerned about this "television event." I hope Gareth is going on some auditions and getting his resume out there...

[tencrush]

Let's pretend we're Gareth's agent again, I love that game!

*calls Gareth*
Hello, Gareth? BAIL, BAIL, BAIL! SRSLY, while you've still got the momentum, boy, run!

[mellacita.livejournal.com]

Such a fun and yet ultimately fruitless game it is. Perhaps by some miracle it will be the television event of the year and... yeah.

[tencrush]

Yeah, that miracle where the BBC really sticks some effort in and promotes the show big time.

(And BTW, BBC, having Barrowman be loud, mildly annoying and flamingly gay on every chat and daytime show known to mankind DOES NOT constitute promoting your edgy sci-fi show. I've got nothing against the guy, but him being himself does not let you off doing your job trying to get people to watch.)