Children of Earth

Captain Jack and the Torchwood team come to the rescue when an ordinary day becomes one of terror, as every child in the world stops.

  • Day Five

    5/5 Gwen stands alone as the final sanction begins, and the world descends into anarchy.

    First broadcast: 10 Jul 2009

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  • Day Four

    4/5 Torchwood learns the truth about 1965, as the ambassador reveals its true intent.

    First broadcast: 09 Jul 2009

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  • Day Three

    3/5 The eyes of the world turn to Britain, as the 456 announce, 'We are here'.

    First broadcast: 08 Jul 2009

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  • Day Two

    2/5 Torchwood are forced underground as the government makes plans for the mysterious Floor 13

    First broadcast: 07 Jul 2009

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  • Day One

    1/5 An ordinary day becomes a world of terror as every single child in the world stops.

    First broadcast: 06 Jul 2009

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Day Five

5/5 Gwen stands alone as the final sanction begins, and the world descends into anarchy.

Sat 2 Jan 2010 00:15 BBC HD

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