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.

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[bandgeek01.livejournal.com]

Being from the US, I've heard that BBCA is beyond fucking pissed. But I don't know much more than that.

It totally sucks for us, because I have that hesitation, that being American we may not get it because it is a 5 episode thing. Though I know BBCA has aired a lot of series that have 8 episodes, but that's usually over 8 weeks.

Yes I agree, everyone needs to be GDL's agent and yeah he needs to start doing some work, like soon (well maybe after this 5 episode thingy is shot), then he can run like the wind and never look back.

Nicole