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Torchwood premieres on 91Èȱ¬ Two in New Year
Torchwood, the award-winning drama created by Doctor Who writer Russell T Davies, bursts back on our screens in mid-January 2008, this time
premiering on 91Èȱ¬ Two.
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And this time it's bigger and bolder with more
fun, adventure and excitement for the alien-fighting team...
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Captain Jack Harkness (John Barrowman), Gwen (Eve Myles), Owen (Burn
Gorman), Toshiko (Naoko Mori) and Ianto (Gareth David-Lloyd) return as
the investigators delving into the alien underworld of modern day
Cardiff.
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In response to audience demand, younger fans will now have the
opportunity of watching a specially edited pre-watershed repeat.
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Roly Keating, Controller 91Èȱ¬ Two, says: "We're delighted that Torchwood
is joining 91Èȱ¬ Two.
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"We know from the success and popularity of Heroes that there's a growing appetite for smart, high-quality, sci-fi drama on
the channel so Torchwood is a perfect fit.
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"I'm also pleased to announce that, due to popular demand from families
and younger viewers, we will be showing a special pre-watershed repeat
so everyone can enjoy the new series."
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Making a special guest appearance in the first episode is James Marsters as Captain John. He starred as Spike, the punk-goth vampire in Buffy
The Vampire Slayer and Angel.
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Captain John and Captain Jack go way back and have "history".
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When he appears through the Rift under Cardiff looking for
Captain Jack not only does he disrupt Captain Jack's homecoming but
the whole team, city and world are suddenly placed in danger.
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The new series promises an exhilarating mixture of adventure,
heartbreak, humour and surprise and pushes the team's resolve and
friendships as never before.
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Firmly rooted in urban life of 21st century Cardiff, Torchwood's
investigations into alien activity give the team glimpses of the 51st
Century and the First World War.
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They encounter alien sleeper cells; save a
stranded creature from human exploitation; meet a tragic soldier from
the First World War; and encounter a memory thief who exposes long-forgotten
secrets among the entire team.
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During the run Alan Dale (Ugly Betty, The O.C, Lost and The West Wing)
makes a star appearance.
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Another familiar face among the special guest
stars is Doctor Who's companion Martha Jones (Freema Agyeman) who
appears half way through the series.
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Richard Briers, Nerys Hughes and
Ruth Jones (Gavin And Stacey) also appear in various roles.
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Russell T Davies says: "This series pushes the Torchwood team further
than ever before. They are joined by some incredible guest stars who are
really going to cause waves. It's adventurous, thrilling and packed full
of surprises."
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Torchwood, which was shot in HD and will also be shown on the 91Èȱ¬ HD channel, is filmed in and around Cardiff by 91Èȱ¬ Wales.
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91Èȱ¬ Wales
Controller Menna Richards says: "The first series of Torchwood was a
huge hit with audiences. We're extremely proud that it's produced in
Wales.
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"And its success is a reflection of the huge wealth of talent and
creativity that exists here.
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"We're delighted that it's returning to our
screens for another series full of action, humour and excitement."
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The 13-part series is written by Chris Chibnall, Phil Ford, Peter
J Hammond, Matt Jones, Joseph Lidster, James Moran, Helen Raynor,
Catherine Tregenna and JC Wilsher.
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Created by Davies, with Chris Chibnall as co-producer and lead writer,
the first series which aired on 91Èȱ¬ Three last year achieved the
channel's highest ratings in 2006, with an audience of 2.5 million for
the first episode, and peaking at 2.8 million.
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There will be a new exciting online reality game and exclusive behind
the scenes footage on bbc.co.uk/torchwood.
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Torchwood is executive produced by Russell T Davies and Julie Gardner,
Head of Drama, 91Èȱ¬ Wales. The producer is Richard Stokes.
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