Torchwood
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TORCHWOOD
James will be appearing in the first episode of the second series of Dr Who spin-off 'Torchwood'. The episode airs on the BBC in January 2008.
UK : Shown on BBC 2, air date is 16 January 2008.
USA : Shown on BBC America, air date is 26 January 2008.
BBC Press Release - 3 Dec 2007
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 BBC Two.
And this time it's bigger and bolder with more fun, adventure and excitement for the alien-fighting team...
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.
In response to audience demand, younger fans will now have the opportunity of watching a specially edited pre-watershed repeat.
Roly Keating, Controller BBC Two, says: "We're delighted that Torchwood is joining BBC Two.
"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.
"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."
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.
Captain John and Captain Jack go way back and have "history".
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.
The new series promises an exhilarating mixture of adventure, heartbreak, humour and surprise and pushes the team's resolve and friendships as never before.
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.
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.
During the run Alan Dale (Ugly Betty, The O.C, Lost and The West Wing) makes a star appearance.
Another familiar face among the special guest stars is Doctor Who's companion Martha Jones (Freema Agyeman) who appears half way through the series.
Richard Briers, Nerys Hughes and Ruth Jones (Gavin And Stacey) also appear in various roles.
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."
Torchwood Press Coverage To Date
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Matt Wells, ‘Media Talk for Friday’, Guardian Unlimited, 07/12/07
Sara Nathan, ‘Who spin-off moves to BBC2’ TVbiz- The Sun, 04/12/07
James Moran, 'Torchwood Series 2 Press Screening', The Pen Is Mightier Than The Spork, 03/12/07
[spoiler alert] Neil Wilkes, 'Bloody Torchwood!', Digital Spy, 03/12/07
[spoiler alert] Ian Berriman, 'Torchwood season two screening', SFX, 03/12/07
[spoiler alert] Scott Matthewman, ‘What do you call a blowfish in a sports car? - Behind the scenes at the Torchwood press launch’, The Stage Online, 03/12/07
Matthew Hemley, ‘BBC2 to broadcast edited Torchwood episodes for kids’, The Stage Online, 03/12/07
Lizo Mzimba, ‘Young fans to see Dr Who spin-off’ Newsround Online, 03/12/07
Ian Wylie. ‘Torchwood: Russell T Davies’ Manchester Evening News, 03/12/07
Linnea Dodson, ‘Child-friendly Torchwood?’, Firefox News, 03/12/07
Neil Wilkes, ‘Pre-watershed 'Torchwood' planned for kids’ Digital Spy, 03/12/07
Michael Hinman, 'Torchwood' To Be Watered Down For Kids’ SyFy Portal, 03/12/07
'Marsters Guests on Torchwood', SciFi.com, 26/11/07
Matt Webb Mitovitch, 'Torchwood returns with a "Life Changing Event"', TV Guide, 20/11/07
BBC Press Release - 16 July 2007
Buffy star's joy at Torchwood job
Former Buffy star James Marsters and ex-Neighbours actor Alan Dale have spoken of their excitement at starring in the BBC TV series Torchwood.
Marsters, who played Spike in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, said he was "a big fan" of the Doctor Who spin-off.
And Dale, who used to play Jim Robinson in Neighbours and has recently been in The OC and Ugly Betty in the US, said he was "thrilled" to be in the show.
Filming for the new Torchwood series is currently under way in Cardiff.
The alien-chasing series, starring John Barrowman and Eve Myles, is expected to be shown in 2008 and Marsters is set to guest star in the first episode.
The actor, who starred as a goth vampire in both the cult US series Buffy and its spin-off Angel, said he was "really excited" about his character.
"I can't say too much about him, except he is naughty and a bit of a psychopath," he said.
"I am a huge fan of Doctor Who and Torchwood so it was me who knocked on their door."
And Dale, who has also appeared in Lost and The West Wing, said he was delighted to be back in the UK.
"I am thrilled to be working on Torchwood - I am a huge fan of British television drama."
The cast will also be joined by Freema Agyeman who has been travelling in the tardis as David Tennant's assistant Martha Jones in the last series of Doctor Who.
Agyeman said it was "a huge new challenge" and she could not wait to start filming.
Created by Russell T Davies, the first series of Torchwood introduced a team of investigators based at a secret headquarters in Cardiff Bay and also featured Burn Gorman, Naoko Mori and Gareth David-Lloyd.
