Today's Tune: "The Last Time" By The Rolling Stones

The current season (4th series) of Torchwood, known as Torchwood: Miracle Day, comes to a close tonight. Many millions of fans are anxiously awaiting the final twists to come in this story.

However, it will probably be a few million less than the audience that were watching back in July, when the new Americanized (Oooh God!) BBC Worldwide / Starz combo version started. The overall production quality has been top notch, but the story's flow and logic have been at times, a bit uneven. So much so, that at least one television critic almost stopped reviewing the show he had previously adored.

I still love the show, and hope creator and executive producer Russell T. Davies can smooth out the wrinkles. There has been improvement over the couple episodes leading up to tonight's finale, which will hopefully end up being something special.

Torchwood: Miracle Day - San Diego Comic-Con International 2011

If 'Miracle Day' is seen as a success, the show will likely continue with it's Starz affiliation. Otherwise, this could be the end. I don't foresee the BBC taking back full ownership and keeping it alive, so this could be the last time you see it.

Please, check out tonight's episode. "This could be the last time. This could be the last time. May be the last time, I don't know." The track selected for this 'Today's Tune' comes from one of rock's most successful bands. Here's "The Last Time" (1965), by The Rolling Stones.

The Rolling Stones - "The Last Time" (1965)



The Rolling Stones - "The Last Time" September 18, 1997
'Bridges To Babylon Tour' - Double Door in Chicago, Illinois

Today's Tune: "The Miracle" By Queen And "Miracles" By Jefferson Starship

Happy Birthday to Eve Myles! Born July 8, 1978 in Ystradgynlais, Powys, Wales, this Welsh beauty is a very talented television, stage, film and voice actress. Myles is most well known in the United States for her TV role as alien and monster investigator Gwen Cooper, in the fantasy / science-fiction Doctor Who spin-off show Torchwood (2006 - Present). In the United Kingdom, she is also remembered as Ceri Lewis/Owen in the Welsh drama Belonging (2000 - 2009). For the latest news on Eve Myles, visit fan site EveMyles.net .

Tonight, as if to be some sort of birthday present, the new season (4th) of Torchwood, known as Torchwood: Miracle Day premieres in North America via the Starz network. This new Americanized (Oooh God!) BBC Worldwide / Liberty Starz combo version will show in the UK starting July 14, 2011.

Many of the great American classic television shows have been British imports, but when it comes to science-fiction, the record isn't anywhere near as good as comedies, murder mysteries and crime-dramas. I am hopeful that it at least remains similar in overall quality to the first three series (seasons), which were produced by BBC Wales.

Eve Myles (Gwen Cooper) and her original co-stars, John Barrowman (Captain Jack Harkness) and Kai Owen (Gwen's husband - Rhys Williams), are joined by American film, television, and stage actor Bill Pullman ('While You Were Sleeping', 'Independence Day', 'You Kill Me'), who portrays convicted murderer Oswald Danes in Series 4. The "Miracle" theme for this season is advertised as something happens globally that makes it so "No one dies". SPOILER ALERT: However, it has recently been leaked that the once immortal Captain Jack becomes mortal, and now can die.

Torchwood: Miracle Day - Trailer

Torchwood: Miracle Day - 8 Trailer Clip Playlist

Staying with the miracle theme, our 'Today's Tune' is a double dose of musical medicine. First up is "The Miracle" (1989) by British rock band Queen. The follow up is "Miracles" (1975), by American rock group, Jefferson Starship.

Queen - "The Miracle" (1989)



Jefferson Starship - "Miracles" (1975)