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Steven Moffat rejects suggestions he is “blocking” Torchwood revival

"I haven't blocked it," says Dr. Who showrunner. "It's not my show."

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Doctor Who showrunner Steven Moffat has rejected suggestions that he is blocking a revival of Torchwood.

His response follows star John Barrowman speaking out and telling Radio Times, “I was told that there are some obstacles to overcome, and every time I tried to talk about a way around them, it was almost like there was another obstacle.

“And this is a personal thing for me, this is not anything that was discussed, but I find it really a little disheartening that a company like the BBC can’t just say ‘Put your egos aside, we’re gonna go forward with this.’”

But Moffat has since told Doctor Who News: “You may be aware that John Barrowman has been saying, publicly, that I’ve been blocking a new series of Torchwood. To be very clear – I haven’t blocked it; I wouldn’t block it; I wouldn’t even be ABLE to block it. I didn’t even know a revival had been mooted till I read about it on the Internet. As John perfectly well knows, it’s not my show and I could no more prevent it happening that he could cancel Sherlock. I am bewildered, and a little cross, even to be included in this conversation.

“For the record, I really liked the show (especially the third series) and would be very happy to see more – monsters and mayhem, why not? But the fact is, it has nothing to do with me. Please pass this on to the anxious and the angry – I’ve had enough hate mail now.”

Torchwood was created by Russell T. Davies.

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  1. Barrowman should have known better. Moffat has been nothing but a cheerleader for the DW universe for the past 10 years. Having seen Barrowman live on stage this year, however – a deeply unpleasant experience – I’m not surprised; the world revolves utterly around him and I can imagine him blaming anyone he can think of if he doesn’t get his own way.

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