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{{retitle|"Series 4" (BFTW)}}
 
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|music = [[Blair Mowat]]
 
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|first release = [[29 March (releases)|29 March]] [[2018 (releases)|2018]]
 
|first release = [[29 March (releases)|29 March]] [[2018 (releases)|2018]]
|end release = August 2018
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|end release = [[9 August (releases)|9 August]] [[2018 (releases)|2018]]
 
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|series = ''[[Big Finish Torchwood series|Torchwood]]''
 
|series = ''[[Big Finish Torchwood series|Torchwood]]''
 
|number = 4
 
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|ref book =
 
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|isbn =
 
|isbn =
 
|prev = Series 3 (BFTW)
 
|prev = Series 3 (BFTW)
|next =
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|VOR = VOR 107
 
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}}{{you may|Series 4 (Torchwood)|n1=the television series}}
 
}}{{you may|Series 4 (Torchwood)|n1=the television series}}
The '''fourth''' six-story batch in the ''[[Big Finish Torchwood series|Torchwood]]'' range of audios was planned for release by [[Big Finish Productions]] in [[2018 (releases)|2018]].
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The '''fourth''' six-story batch in the ''[[Big Finish Torchwood series|Torchwood]]'' range of audios was released by [[Big Finish Productions]] in [[2018 (releases)|2018]].
   
 
== Overview ==
 
== Overview ==
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Music for the series was composed by [[Blair Mowat]].
 
Music for the series was composed by [[Blair Mowat]].
   
The stories were planned for monthly release from [[March (releases)|March]] till August [[2018 (releases)|2018]].
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The stories were released monthly from [[March (releases)|March]] till [[August (releases)|August]] [[2018 (releases)|2018]].
   
 
== Featured actors ==
 
== Featured actors ==
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|[[David Llewellyn]]
 
|[[David Llewellyn]]
 
|rowspan=4|[[Scott Handcock]]
 
|rowspan=4|[[Scott Handcock]]
|[[Jack Harkness]], [[John Hart (Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang)|John Hart]], [[Gwen Cooper]], [[Ianto Jones]], [[Rhys Williams]], [[Andy Davidson]], [[Norton Folgate]], Queen [[Victoria]]
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|[[Jack Harkness|Jack]], [[John Hart (Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang)|John Hart]], [[Gwen Cooper|Gwen]], [[Ianto Jones|Ianto]], [[Rhys Williams|Rhys]], [[Andy Davidson|Andy]], [[Norton Folgate|Norton]], Queen [[Victoria]]
 
|[[28 March (releases)|28 March]] [[2018 (releases)|2018]]
 
|[[28 March (releases)|28 March]] [[2018 (releases)|2018]]
 
|BFPTWCD19
 
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|''[[The Last Beacon (audio story)|The Last Beacon]]''
 
|''[[The Last Beacon (audio story)|The Last Beacon]]''
 
|[[Gareth David-Lloyd]]
 
|[[Gareth David-Lloyd]]
|[[Owen Harper]], Ianto Jones
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|[[Owen Harper|Owen]], Ianto
 
|[[24 April (releases)|24 April]] [[2018 (releases)|2018]]
 
|[[24 April (releases)|24 April]] [[2018 (releases)|2018]]
 
|BFPTWCD20
 
|BFPTWCD20
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|''[[We Always Get Out Alive (audio story)|We Always Get Out Alive]]''
 
|''[[We Always Get Out Alive (audio story)|We Always Get Out Alive]]''
 
|[[Guy Adams (writer)|Guy Adams]]
 
|[[Guy Adams (writer)|Guy Adams]]
|Gwen Cooper, Rhys Williams
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|Gwen, Rhys
 
|[[22 May (releases)|22 May]] [[2018 (releases)|2018]]
 
|[[22 May (releases)|22 May]] [[2018 (releases)|2018]]
 
|BFPTWCD21
 
|BFPTWCD21
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|''[[Goodbye Piccadilly (audio story)|Goodbye Piccadilly]]''
 
|''[[Goodbye Piccadilly (audio story)|Goodbye Piccadilly]]''
 
|[[James Goss]]
 
|[[James Goss]]
|Andy Davidson, Norton Folgate
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|Andy, Norton
 
|[[27 June (releases)|27 June]] [[2018 (releases)|2018]]
 
|[[27 June (releases)|27 June]] [[2018 (releases)|2018]]
 
|BFPTWCD22
 
|BFPTWCD22
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|David Llewellyn, James Goss, [[Jonathan Morris]]
 
|David Llewellyn, James Goss, [[Jonathan Morris]]
 
|[[Lisa Bowerman]]
 
|[[Lisa Bowerman]]
|[[Toshiko Sato]]
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|[[Toshiko Sato|Tosh]]
 
|[[17 July (releases)|17 July]] [[2018 (releases)|2018]]
 
|[[17 July (releases)|17 July]] [[2018 (releases)|2018]]
 
|BFPTWCD23
 
|BFPTWCD23
 
|-
 
|-
 
|24
 
|24
|''Deadbeat Escape''
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|''[[Deadbeat Escape (audio story)|Deadbeat Escape]]''
 
|James Goss
 
|James Goss
 
|Scott Handcock
 
|Scott Handcock
 
|[[Bilis Manger|Billis Manger]]
 
|[[Bilis Manger|Billis Manger]]
|[[August (releases)|August]] [[2018 (releases)|2018]]
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|[[9 August (releases)|9 August]] [[2018 (releases)|2018]]
 
|BFPTWCD24
 
|BFPTWCD24
 
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== Production ==
 
== Production ==
On 2 August 2017, shortly before the release of the last story of the [[Series 3 (BFTW)|preceding season]], [[James Goss]] confirmed that the regular releases will return after a hiatus necessary for the special ''[[Aliens Among Us (audio series)|Aliens Among Us]]'' series to be produced. He teased the return of [[John Hart (Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang)|John Hart]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bigfinish.com/news/v/torchwood---series-5---cover-art-and-synopses-revealed|title=Torchwood - Series 5 - Cover Art and Synopses Revealed|accessmonthday=16 January|accessyear=2018|website name=bigfinish.com/news|publisher=Big Finish Productions|date of source=2 August 2017}}</ref> The begin of the next six monthly releases was again set for March of [[2018 (releases)|next year]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bigfinish.com/news/v/torchwood-the-dying-room-with-simon-russell-beale---out-now|title=Torchwood - The Dying Room with Simon Russell Beale - Out Now!|accessmonthday=16 January|accessyear=2018|website name=bigfinish.com/news|publisher=Big Finish Productions|date of source=8 August 2017}}</ref>
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On 2 August 2017, shortly before the release of the last story of the [[Series 3 (BFTW)|preceding season]], [[James Goss]] confirmed that the regular releases would return after a hiatus necessary for the special ''[[Aliens Among Us (audio series)|Aliens Among Us]]'' series to be produced. He teased the return of [[John Hart (Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang)|John Hart]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bigfinish.com/news/v/torchwood---series-5---cover-art-and-synopses-revealed|title=Torchwood - Series 5 - Cover Art and Synopses Revealed|accessmonthday=16 January|accessyear=2018|website name=bigfinish.com/news|publisher=Big Finish Productions|date of source=2 August 2017}}</ref> The begin of the next six monthly releases was again set for March of [[2018 (releases)|next year]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bigfinish.com/news/v/torchwood-the-dying-room-with-simon-russell-beale---out-now|title=Torchwood - The Dying Room with Simon Russell Beale - Out Now!|accessmonthday=16 January|accessyear=2018|website name=bigfinish.com/news|publisher=Big Finish Productions|date of source=8 August 2017}}</ref>
   
On 30 August 2017, the first story ''The Death of Captain Jack'' by [[David Llewellyn]] was confirmed to feature the previously teased return of [[James Marsters]] as John Hart. The news release contained a special warning about the story's unsuitability for children.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bigfinish.com/news/v/captain-john-is-back-in-torchwood|title=Captain John is Back in Torchwood|accessmonthday=16 January|accessyear=2018|website name=bigfinish.com/news|publisher=Big Finish Productions|date of source=30 August 2017}}</ref>
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On 30 August 2017, the first story, ''[[The Death of Captain Jack (audio story)|The Death of Captain Jack]]'', by [[David Llewellyn]] was confirmed to feature the previously teased return of [[James Marsters]] as John Hart. The news release contained a special warning about the story's unsuitability for children.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bigfinish.com/news/v/captain-john-is-back-in-torchwood|title=Captain John is Back in Torchwood|accessmonthday=16 January|accessyear=2018|website name=bigfinish.com/news|publisher=Big Finish Productions|date of source=30 August 2017}}</ref>
   
An almost complete description of the upcoming six stories was posted on 25 November. It unveiled the titles of stories 2–4 and 6. The second story ''The Last Beacon'' was to be a writing debut for [[Gareth David-Lloyd]], who would play [[Ianto Jones]] in this story alongside [[Owen Harper]].<ref name="OffAnn">{{cite web|url=https://www.bigfinish.com/news/v/torchwood-monthly-range-returns|title=Torchwood Monthly Range Returns|accessmonthday=16 January|accessyear=2018|website name=bigfinish.com/news|publisher=Big Finish Productions|date of source=25 November 2017}}</ref>
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An almost complete description of the upcoming six stories was posted on 25 November. It unveiled the titles of stories 2–4 and 6. The second story, ''[[The Last Beacon (audio story)|The Last Beacon]]'', was to be a writing debut for [[Gareth David-Lloyd]], who would play [[Ianto Jones]] in this story alongside [[Owen Harper]].<ref name="OffAnn">{{cite web|url=https://www.bigfinish.com/news/v/torchwood-monthly-range-returns|title=Torchwood Monthly Range Returns|accessmonthday=16 January|accessyear=2018|website name=bigfinish.com/news|publisher=Big Finish Productions|date of source=25 November 2017}}</ref>
   
Finally, on 13 January 2018, after completing the recording, the details of the penultimate story of the seasons were revealed. ''Instant Karma'' would feature [[Toshiko Sato]] in a story unusually written by three writers, David Llewellyn, [[James Goss]] and [[Jonathan Morris]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bigfinish.com/news/v/torchwood---monthly-tales-return|title=Torchwood - Monthly Tales Return|accessmonthday=16 January|accessyear=2018|website name=bigfinish.com/news|publisher=Big Finish Productions|date of source=13 January 2018}}</ref>
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Finally, on 13 January 2018, after completing the recording, the details of the penultimate story of the seasons were revealed. ''[[Instant Karma (audio story)|Instant Karma]]'' would feature [[Toshiko Sato]] in a story unusually written by three writers, David Llewellyn, [[James Goss]] and [[Jonathan Morris]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bigfinish.com/news/v/torchwood---monthly-tales-return|title=Torchwood - Monthly Tales Return|accessmonthday=16 January|accessyear=2018|website name=bigfinish.com/news|publisher=Big Finish Productions|date of source=13 January 2018}}</ref>
   
 
== Cover gallery ==
 
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Goodbye Piccadilly (audio story).jpg|''[[Goodbye Piccadilly (audio story)|Goodbye Piccadilly]]''
 
Instant Karma (audio story).jpg|''[[Instant Karma (audio story)|Instant Karma]]''
 
Instant Karma (audio story).jpg|''[[Instant Karma (audio story)|Instant Karma]]''
Deadbeat Escape (audio story).jpg|''Deadbeat Escape''
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Deadbeat Escape (audio story).jpg|''[[Deadbeat Escape (audio story)|Deadbeat Escape]]''
 
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== External links ==
 
''to be added''
 
   
 
== Footnotes ==
 
== Footnotes ==
 
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Revision as of 00:20, 7 December 2019

"Series 4 (BFTW)" is a title based upon conjecture.

Check the behind the scenes section, the revision history and discussion page for additional comments on this article's title.

RealWorld

You may be looking for the television series.

The fourth six-story batch in the Torchwood range of audios was released by Big Finish Productions in 2018.

Overview

to be added

Music for the series was composed by Blair Mowat.

The stories were released monthly from March till August 2018.

Featured actors

Stories

# Title Author Director Featuring Released Pr. code
19 The Death of Captain Jack David Llewellyn Scott Handcock Jack, John Hart, Gwen, Ianto, Rhys, Andy, Norton, Queen Victoria 28 March 2018 BFPTWCD19
20 The Last Beacon Gareth David-Lloyd Owen, Ianto 24 April 2018 BFPTWCD20
21 We Always Get Out Alive Guy Adams Gwen, Rhys 22 May 2018 BFPTWCD21
22 Goodbye Piccadilly James Goss Andy, Norton 27 June 2018 BFPTWCD22
23 Instant Karma David Llewellyn, James Goss, Jonathan Morris Lisa Bowerman Tosh 17 July 2018 BFPTWCD23
24 Deadbeat Escape James Goss Scott Handcock Billis Manger 9 August 2018 BFPTWCD24

Notes

  • The name of Bilis Manger in the cast list of Deadbeat Escape was misspelled Billis Manger.

Production

On 2 August 2017, shortly before the release of the last story of the preceding season, James Goss confirmed that the regular releases would return after a hiatus necessary for the special Aliens Among Us series to be produced. He teased the return of John Hart.[1] The begin of the next six monthly releases was again set for March of next year.[2]

On 30 August 2017, the first story, The Death of Captain Jack, by David Llewellyn was confirmed to feature the previously teased return of James Marsters as John Hart. The news release contained a special warning about the story's unsuitability for children.[3]

An almost complete description of the upcoming six stories was posted on 25 November. It unveiled the titles of stories 2–4 and 6. The second story, The Last Beacon, was to be a writing debut for Gareth David-Lloyd, who would play Ianto Jones in this story alongside Owen Harper.[4]

Finally, on 13 January 2018, after completing the recording, the details of the penultimate story of the seasons were revealed. Instant Karma would feature Toshiko Sato in a story unusually written by three writers, David Llewellyn, James Goss and Jonathan Morris.[5]

Cover gallery

Covers for the series were designed by Lee Binding.

Footnotes

  1. Torchwood - Series 5 - Cover Art and Synopses Revealed. bigfinish.com/news. Big Finish Productions (2 August 2017). Retrieved on 16 January, 2018.
  2. Torchwood - The Dying Room with Simon Russell Beale - Out Now!. bigfinish.com/news. Big Finish Productions (8 August 2017). Retrieved on 16 January, 2018.
  3. Captain John is Back in Torchwood. bigfinish.com/news. Big Finish Productions (30 August 2017). Retrieved on 16 January, 2018.
  4. Torchwood Monthly Range Returns. bigfinish.com/news. Big Finish Productions (25 November 2017). Retrieved on 16 January, 2018.
  5. Torchwood - Monthly Tales Return. bigfinish.com/news. Big Finish Productions (13 January 2018). Retrieved on 16 January, 2018.