New Girl (audio story)

 was the first audio story in the first season of the Torchwood One: Before the Fall. It featured Yvonne Hartman for the second time in any medium since her television debut. Joining her was Ianto Jones.

Publisher's summary
"They’ve been coming to us for years. And we’ve been kept in the dark. My name’s Rachel Allan. And I’m Torchwood"

It’s Rachel Allan’s first day at Torchwood. Torchwood only takes the brightest and the best – and Rachel’s wondering if Yvonne Hartman’s made a terrible mistake in picking her.

Plunged into a world of alien invasions and office politics, Rachel’s desperate to fit in. For one thing, she really wants this job. And, for another, she knows what happens at Torchwood if you fail.

Plot
to be added

Cast

 * Yvonne Hartman - Tracy-Anne Oberman
 * Ianto Jones - Gareth David-Lloyd
 * Dean - Gerard McCarthy
 * Rachel Allan - Sophie Winkleman
 * Soren - Robert Daws
 * Thomas - Tim Bentinck
 * Guleraana - Nisha Nayar
 * Pippa - Lorelei King
 * Kieran Frost - Damian Lynch

Bad Wolf

 * At an Indian restaurant, Rachel is bought an international beer named "Bad Wolf".

People

 * Ianto explains that General Asquith is currently on the hunt for terrorists following recent events.
 * Ianto felt he had to leave Wales due to his father not being able to accept a certain life-choice of his. He felt his mother and sister were more "Welsh".

Places

 * Rachel and another employee decide to go shopping at Henrik's after work.
 * Ianto is investigating an alien matter transmitter at the Royal Hope Hospital.

The Doctor

 * One of Torchwood's prime objectives is to find the Doctor.

Torchwood

 * The "old Torchwood" used to just shoot aliens dead rather than use them to their own advantage.
 * Torchwood was founded by Queen Victoria to defend Great Britain against aliens.
 * Yvonne thinks that classical music is the key to keeping her staff calm and happy. There is a pianist playing in the entrance of Canary Wharf.
 * Torchwood has a constant problem with tourists wandering into the building, unaware that it is a secret institute.
 * Torchwood uses sentient technology in the lifts that recognise you and allow you to select music to play.

Continuity

 * Rachel mentions how Torchwood was founded by Queen Victoria. (TV: Tooth and Claw)
 * On a couple of occasions, Yvonne and the other staff have to correct Rachel when she says "you" instead of "we", when referring to Torchwood. (TV: Day One)
 * Ianto visits the Royal Hope Hospital to investigate an alien matter transmitter. (TV: Smith and Jones)
 * Yvonne Hartman proclaims happiness by using her catchphrase "Happy Day", followed by a round of applause. (TV: Army of Ghosts, AUDIO: One Rule)
 * Pippa loves Ianto's coffee and claims that it's the best she's had. (TV: Everything Changes et al)
 * Torchwood uses retcon in drinks to make people forget important information. (TV: Everything Changes et al)
 * Ianto has feelings towards Lisa Hallett, however their two dates were failures. (TV: Cyberwoman)
 * Inside the Indian restaurant, Rachel is bought an international ale called "Bad Wolf". (TV: The End of the World)
 * Everyone at Torchwood is urged to use first names rather than titles and surnames. (TV: Army of Ghosts)