Children of Earth: Day Five (TV story)

Synopsis
Torchwood is defenceless, and Gwen Cooper stands alone. As anarchy prevails, an ordinary council estate becomes a battleground for the future of the human race.

Plot
As Captain Jack and Gwen mourn the loss of Ianto, the government plans to give the 456 the 10% of the children. Operations begin and Jack bargins with John that Gwen should tell Iantos sister and brother in law should be told the death of Ianto.

As the Government Take the Children to the Roundevous points, Jack is locked up and John murders hmself and Family. Gwen and Rhys meanwhile with Andy tell Iantos sister of her brothers death but as the Government discover they only have 80% they start to raid homes invcluding the estate on which Iantos sister stays. The resisdents begin a riot as Rhys and Gwen escape with the children.

Jack is broken out of Jail and works with Johnston to try and defeat the 456. They nead a child and Jack uses his grandson Steven as the child. Gwen films her message to the world and then the troops close in on them but Jack reverses the signal (used to kill Clem) and the children in unison scream the noise which kills Steven.

It is revealed Johns assistant has been filming the scene of the governments meeting (after meeting with offfice assistant in Jail for espionage). John leaves the government facility.

Six months later Rhys and Gwen meet up with Captain Jack who then leaves on a passing ship.

Cast

 * Captain Jack Harkness - John Barrowman
 * Gwen Cooper - Eve Myles
 * Rhys Williams - Kai Owen
 * Lois Habiba - Cush Jumbo
 * Alice Carter - Lucy Cohu
 * Mr Dekker - Ian Gelder
 * Steven Carter - Bear McCausland
 * Bridget Spears - Susan Brown
 * John Frobisher - Peter Capaldi
 * Johnson - Liz May Brice
 * Brian Green PM - Nicholas Farrell
 * Denise Riley - Deborah Findlay
 * Andy Davidson - Tom Price
 * Anna Frobisher - Hilary Maclean

Production crew
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Story notes

 * This episode concludes the Children Of Earth series.

Ratings
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Myths

 * The Doctor was rumoured to appear, however, he was only mentioned by Gwen when she was recording a message.
 * Speculation started over Ianto's death in TW: Day Four with many fans believing he may be resurrected, however, this was not the case.
 * It was rumoured that Gwen would die, however she did not.

Filming Locations
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Discontinuity, Plot Holes, Errors

 * With Torchwood gone, who is keeping the rift in check? Gwen's still around - she may build a new team. UNIT seem to know Torchwood, and perhaps the purpose of their location, they could manage the rift.

Continuity
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DVD and Other releases
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