Totally Torchwood Site Updates

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John Barrowman Television Appearances

John Barrowman will be appearing in Joseph: The Winner's Story, an exclusive behind-the-scenes special, tonight (29th December) at 5pm on BBC1. John will also be one of Graham Norton's guests on The Big Finish - 2007 - at 9.40pm on BBC1 on New Years Eve (31st December).

Thanks to JohnBarrowman.net

New Torchwood Season 2 Trailer for BBC

Another trailer for the second series of Torchwood, this time for the BBC, showed last night after the Doctor Who Christmas Special - Voyage of the Damned. It is now online and you can view it below!

Merry Christmas from Totally Torchwood

I would just like to take the time to wish you all a very Merry Christmas. Also a thank you to everyone who has ever visited this site. It could have never been done without the constant positive support you all give via emails and comments.

UPDATE: As of yesterday, Christmas Eve, Totally Torchwood has now had over 1000 hits!

"Sleeper" Episode Information

The BBC Press Office has released a statement regarding the second episode for the new season of Torchwood - Sleeper. Below is the episode synopsis, but please be aware that the following paragraph contains **SPOILERS**.

When a burglary turns into a slaughter, Torchwood suspect alien involvement, as the award-winning drama created by Doctor Who writer Russell T Davies continues. Who is Beth, and can she be as innocent as she seems? However, when the investigation escalates into a city-wide assault, Captain Jack realises that the whole planet is in danger.

Click here to read the whole Press Release!

New Torchwood Season 2 Trailer

A trailer for the second season of Torchwood is now online! You can view it below! There's still not too much detail, but we do get a glimpse of Martha Jones!

Torchwood Website Launched

The new Torchwood website has now been launched! Currently available to download are some new Wallpapers including some of our favourite team members! Click here to view it if you live in the UK, or here if you live outside the UK! Check back for more updates!

Torchwood Air Date Confirmed

It has now been confirmed that Martha Jones, played by Freema Agyeman, will join Torchwood on February the 20th! We know that Martha joins the Team in Episode 6 (Reset), so we can now tell you that the first episode of Torchwood will air January 16th! Click here to see all the Episode Titles, Air Dates, Writers and Directors for the second season that we know of so far.

Thanks to FreemaAgyeman.com!

General Torchwood News

The new Doctor Who Magazine goes on sale today and in it contains a large article on the second series of Torchwood! Firstly, the episode titles for episodes 1-6 have been released!


2.1 Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang
2.2 Sleeper
2.3 To the Last Man
2.4 Meat
2.5 Adam
2.6 Reset

The other episode titles are to be announced yet. Also revealed is that Freema Agyeman, who plays Martha Jones, will join the Torchwood Team from episodes 6-8. The next issue of the Doctor Who Magazine (which comes out January 10th) also promises a look at Torchwood, Season 2!

Thanks to Torchwood.tv!

New Torchwood Season 2 Pictures

Thanks heaps to FreemaAgyeman.com, we now have some Torchwood photos from the new season! Please be aware that the following text and links do contain **SPOILERS**. The three pictures feature the Torchwood Team and Rhys! And by the looks of it, it seems to be taking place at Gwen's wedding!

Click here, here and here for the pictures!

Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang Review

Another review for the Torchwood Season 2 episode Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang has now surfaced online over at Firefox News. Please be aware that the following review does contain major episode **SPOILERS**.

Click here to read the review!

Torchwood Season 2 Trailer

A trailer for the second series of Torchwood is now online! It aired after the finale of the first season of Heroes over in the UK. The trailer is a joint one; it contains clips from Heroes; clips from Episode 8 of Torchwood as well as some new footage of the Team! You can see it below now!



Thanks heaps to Snowy!

Trivia Quiz Updated

The Trivia Quiz for the final episode of Torchwood - End of Days - is now online over at the Torchwood BBC America site. Click here to play the quiz!

New BBC Torchwood Website

The site-face for BBC's Torchwood Website has been updated, and is set to be launched December 4th...which is today. But I'm guessing that it is not yet December 4th in the UK, so it may not start 'till a bit later on. When it does launch, however, I will post it up here. To see the launch page, click here!

UPDATE: The Torchwood BBC website news page has now been launched, and says that the official website is to be launched shortly!

Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang Review

SFX Magazines have written a review on the first episode - Kiss Kiss, Bang Band - for Season 2 of Torchwood: The first thing that we’ve got to tell you is that “Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang” is funny - really funny. It had an audience of jaded media hacks guffawing with delight for 50 minutes. Click here to read the full article!

1st Episode Title and New Pictures

As the premiere for the new season of Torchwood approaches, lots and lots of stuff seems to be appearing. First off are two brand new pictures!




Secondly, the official title for the first episode of Season 2 has been announced - Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang. We did earlier inform you of some possible episode titles; they do seem to fit in with the major plots, but they are still not 100% accurate. Stay tuned for lots more news!

Torchwood Season 1 Finale

Seeing as the season finale for the first series of Torchwood aired recently in the US, it would be really good if anyone was willing to send in their comments or reviews on the episode. You can do this by sending your thoughts to crm_bubbles11@hotmail.com, or by simply commenting. Remember, you can view our episode guide for End of Days here!

Trivia Quizzes and Captain's Blogs Updated

The Trivia Quiz for Episodes 11 & 12 - Combat & Captain Jack Harkness - as well as the rest of the Captain's Blogs, are now online!




Click here for the Combat Trivia Quiz!
Click here for the Captain Jack Harkness Trivia Quiz!
Click here for Captain's Blog 10!
Click here for Captain's Blog 11!
Click here for Captain's Blog 12!
Click here for Captain's Blog 13!

Sorry it has taken so long to get these online; either my browser hasn't been working properly, or the Torchwood BBC America site hasn't. Either way, I haven't had access to the Blogs and Quizzes, so I haven't been able to post them up until now.

Totally Torchwood News + Monthly Poll

First off, I would like to thank everyone who has visited this site, because as of yesterday night, we have had exactly 500 hits! Keep 'em coming, folks! Second off, the poll for this month (Do you agree with the possible episode cut downs for Torchwood Season 3) has now finished, and the results are in! Nobody agreed with the possible claim, so that's great! 42% said that they wouldn't agree; 2% said maybe and 47% said they didn't know about the possible cutdowns! So, if you are one of those people, click here to get filled in. The next poll for this month asks who, from the Torchwood team, would you most like to have over in the holidays. Have fun voting!

Totally Torchwood December Monthly Media

It's the start of a new month, so in the wake of the Christmas spirit, I have decided to be extra generous and make a few extra goodies for you guys to have. First off is the calendar, this time of Lisa from Episode 4, Cyberwoman. Next off is a great new wallpaper of Jack and the Torchwood Team. And last off are a few avatars. To download the graphics you want, simply click the link, and it will take you to the graphic. Right-Click on the picture and choose "Save Image As". Navigate to where you wish to save the file, and Voila! Enjoy!

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Rose Returns to Doctor Who

The BBC have now confirmed that the character of Rose Tyler, played by Billie Piper, will be returning to the fourth season of Doctor Who. As you may know, Captain Jack (John Barrowman) will also be returning to the fourth series, so this looks like a great new season!

Torchwood Season 2 Filming Finished!

Gareth David-Lloyd (the one and only Ianto Jones) has revealed to fans that filming for the second series of Torchwood is now complete! The cast and crew had a very small wrap party last Wednesday.


Thanks to Torchwood.tv!

Chris Chibnall Interview

Chris Chibnall has given an exclusive interview with SFX Magazines, regarding the fast-approaching second series of Torchwood. Chibnall says: "More fun, more adventure, more warmth, more romance, more excitement. We've plussed everything!". And on the subject of Jack, he says: "We learn a lot about Jack, about all aspects of his life - more about the time agency, more about where Jack comes from. And he has [romantic] entanglements this year. I wish I could tell you who with, but you'll have to wait and see!" Chibnall confirms that Billis Manger, the nasty villain from episodes 12 and 13, won't be returning to the second series, but may do so in the future.

Torchwood Season 2 Storyline **SPOILERS**

A major development in the storyline for the second series of Torchwood has also surfaced online. To prevent the possibility of accidentally seeing the spoiler, I have decided to put the article on a link, so if you don't want to be spoiled, DO NOT click the link. If you want to know, then please go ahead.

**MAJOR SPOILERS** Click here to read the article on the spoiler for Torchwood Season 2.

Thanks to The Daily Star!

Torchwood Season 2 Episode Titles **SPOILERS**

The episode titles for Torchwood, Season 2 have now surfaced online. Be aware that the following paragraph contains **SPOILERS**, and if you don't want to be spoiled, look away now. Please note that the following are not 100% accurate.

• 2.1 Separation Anxiety
• 2.2 Sleeper
  
• 2.3 To the Last Man
• 2.4 Another Working Day
• 2.5 Adam
• 2.6 Reset (Part 1)
• 2.7 Death comes to Torchwood (Part 2)
  
• 2.8 Day in the Death Of... (Part 3)
• 2.9 Wedding
• 2.10 From out of the Rain
  
• 2.11 Adrift
• 2.12 Prequel
• 2.13 Spaceship Under Bay

Thanks heaps to The Torchwood Institute!

Torchwood Season 2 in US

It has now been confirmed (for those in the United States) that the second series of Torchwood will air on the BBC America channel, premiering on January 26th! This also gives us a fair indication as to when the UK will be able to view it on BBC2 (we have been told it's not too far behind).

UPDATE: We would like to apologise re a post made earlier, stating that an ad for Torchwood, Season 2, was seen on the Australian television channel, Channel 10. It was in fact an ad for the first series of Torchwood.

Thanks to Torchwood.tv!

Totally Torchwood Visual Upgrades

The latest visual upgrades have now been updated, and I'm pretty sure I am going to stick with this layout. Please comment with your thoughts and suggestions.

Another Side Chart Debut

John's new album, Another Side, has debuted on the UK Charts at Number 22!




Thanks to JB.net and theofficialcharts.com!

JB Television Appearances

Here is an update from a previous post, notifying you of John's upcoming TV appearances:

• 22nd of November: John returns to Loose Women on ITV.
• 22nd of November: John will be a guest on Strictly Come Dancing's behind the scenes show, It Takes Two, on BBC2.
• 22nd of November: John will on a political chat show, This Week, on BBC1.
• 23rd of November: John will be a guest on The One Show, on BBC1.
• 25th of November: John will be a guest on the panel for The Big Questions, on BBC1.

Stay tuned for more updates!

Thanks to JB.net!

Totally Torchwood Visual Upgrades

The new visual upgrades for Totally Torchwood have now been updated! Please comment on what you think of them; whether you like them, whether you don't. All comments are appreciated.

JB Auto-Biography Cover Released

Amazon have released the cover for John's auto-biography, set to be released January 24th, 2008. It is titled Anything Goes and traces John's life from his early childhood, to where he is now.


Click here to see the cover!

Gareth David-Lloyd Appearance

Gareth David-Lloyd, who plays the character of Ianto Jones in Torchwood, will be appearing at Memorabilia at the NEC in Birmingham. For further information at the Memorabilia site, click here!


Thanks to Firefox News!

Another Side Poll

You can now vote for your favourite song from John's new album, Another Side! So far, Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic is leading the way, so get voting now! The poll will close around January.


Thanks to JB.net!

JB Autobiography Release Date Announced

According to the booklet in John Barrowman's Another Side album, his autobiography is set to be released January 24th, 2008!

New John Barrowman Interview

BBC News have released a new interview with John. When asked about Torchwood, John says: "I'm making series two at the moment, filming should finish at the end of November and it'll go out in January. They'll hate me for saying it, but it's actually doing better than Doctor Who in the US on BBC America."

Click here to read the whole interview!

Thanks to BBC News!

Trivia Quiz Updated

The Trivia Quiz for Episode 10 - Out of Time - has now been updated on the Torchwood BBC America Site.

Click here to take the quiz!

Torchwood Box Set Out Early

The Official Torchwood Season 1 DVD Box Set, set to be released next Tuesday, has hit shelves early! Some Woolworths stores across the United Kingdom are selling it a week early! The box set includes 7 discs, packed with all the episodes, commentaries, deleted scenes and featurettes.

Thanks to Torchwood.tv!

Captain Jack is Coming Back

In a recent interview, John Barrowman has revealed that his Whoniverse character, Captain Jack, will be returning to Doctor Who for the fourth season! He says that he won't be in the Christmas Special, but that filming for the fourth season commences after Christmas. Also mentioned is his auto-biography, which he says will be released in around February.

Thanks to Firefox News!

Competiton to Meet John

To celebrate the release of John's new album, Another Side, residents of the UK are being given the chance to win two tickets to see John star in Aladdin, as well as being able to meet him after the show! Entrants must be a resident in the United Kingdom and over 13. The competition closes in a month so make sure you enter before then! Click here to enter!

Thanks to JB.net!

Another Side Out Now

John Barrowman's latest album, Another Side, is now out! John's Official Site has also been updated, with a new start up page! You can see it here, as well as listen to samples of ALL the songs, watch the video, and more!

Thanks to JB.net

Totally Torchwood Upgrades

Totally Torchwood is currently undergoing some upgrades, and to start them off, each post will come with a unique avatar related to the post! Also set to come soon is a brand new newsletter, packed with all the news from each month. So stay tuned for more!

Trivia Quiz Updated

The Trivia Quiz for Episode 9 Random Shoes - has now been updated on the Torchwood BBC America Site.

Click here to take the quiz!

JB Various TV Appearances

John Barrowman will be taking part in lots of various TV appearances.

• 11th of November: John will be performing songs from his new CD on Strictly Come Dancing, which airs from 6.50 to 7.35pm on BBC1.
• 12th of November: John will be a guest star on GMTV, via a live link from Cardiff.
• 14th of November: John will perform on the UK National Lottery Draw. It is scheduled for 10.40, but check your TV listings as the time may vary.
• 16th of November: John will be performing on the Children In Need Special. Click here for a full report.

Thanks to JB.net!

John Barrowman CD Signing and Tour

Excerpt from JB.net:

John will be signing copies of his new album ANOTHER SIDE at HMV, 150 Oxford Street store (LONDON) from 12.30pm to 1.30pm on Friday 16th November. It will be a wrist banded event, restricted to 250 fans on a first come first served basis.

John will also be going on his first ever solo tour. The tour starts on the 7th of April, 2008, and tickets go on sale tomorrow (9th of November) at 9:30am!

Click here for a full tour schedule and to get your tickets!

Thanks to JB.net!

James Marsters Interview

Boston Now have released a new interview with James Marsters, who is guest starring in the second series of Torchwood. When discussing Torchwood, he says: "I hope America can deal with Torchwood. I thought I was going to do this nasty Dr. Who spin-off over in England because, you know, English people are kind of randy. They like their entertainment a little spicier than Americans can deal with, frankly."

You can read the full article here!

"Another Side" Track Listing, Samples and Video

The track listing and samples of John's new album, Another Side, are now online over at his official site. Also on the site is an exclusive video sample of one of his songs, All out of Love. The track names are as follows:

1. All Out Of Love
2. You're So Vain
3. She's Always A Woman
4. Time After Time
5. Weekend In New England
6. Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic
7. If You Leave Me Now
8. Your Song
9. Please Remember Me
10. Heaven
11. Being Alive
12. Feeling Good
13. All By Myself

Click here to hear the song samples, and seeing as there is no direct link to the video, you will have to visit John's official site here and navigate your way to the clip.

Thanks to JB.net

Martha's Return to Doctor Who

Promoting the return of Martha's "explosive" return to the new Doctor Who Series, are three new pictures and a short article! The pictures include Martha, the Doctor, Donna Noble, as well as the one of the Doctor's oldest enemies, the Sontarans. Click here to see the article and here to see the pictures!

Thanks to the BBC!

New John Barrowman Interview

John Barrowman has recently been interviewed by a UK newspaper, The Independent. The interview, which took place in a Cardiff recording studio, has John talking about Torchwood, Doctor Who, his musical career, the theatre industry and much more! When discussing his new album, Another Side, he promptly says: "Look, this is not about me setting myself up as a pop star here, but simply for those people who have seen me on television and are maybe keen to discover another side of me, that's all."

To read the full article, click here!

Torchwood: The Official Magazine

Titan Magazines have released the front cover of the very first Torchwood: The Official Magazine, featuring the one and only Captain Jack as well as the ever charming Martha Jones. Also released is the content information: "interviews with John Barrowman, Freema Agyeman and James Marsters - as well as a sneak-peek on set". Along with all that is a brand new comic strip!

Thanks to Torchwood.tv

Captain's Blog Updated

The Captain's Blog on the BBC America Torchwood site has been updated! As always, it is in accordance with the most recent episode (1.9 Random Shoes). You can read the blog here! I am unsure as to why the Trivia Quiz hasn't been updated, but I will post it here as soon as it has.

Episode 13 - End of Days

Caution: The following paragraphs contain **SPOILERS**

Episode 1.13 - End of Days
Written by Chris Chibnall and directed by Ashley Way

Due to Owen's miscalculated attempts at opening the Rift, it has fractured violently, setting the stage for an epic battle with Torchwood in the middle, as they see haunting echoes of their past and terrifying visions of the future.

Well, that marks the end of the Torchwood Recaps, and remember, if you would like to leave a thought or comment, simply navigate your way to the Season 1 Archives and then click on the episode you wish to comment on. Once there, you can leave your thoughts on the episode.

First Pictures of Torchwood Calendar

The first pictures of the Torchwood 2008 Calendar have now surfaced online. Click here to see them! It does seem that each month generally accounts for one episode.

Thanks to Angela!

Episode 12 - Captain Jack Harkness

Caution: The following paragraphs contain **SPOILERS**

Episode 1.12 - Captain Jack Harkness
Written by Catherine Tregenna and directed by Ashley Way

While investigating calls of loud music in an abandoned dance hall, Jack and Toshiko are transported back in time to the Cardiff Blitz. As Owen and Ianto debate whether to open the Rift, tries to open the Rift, Jack faces an unexpected secret from his past as he and Tosh meet a handsome young American squadron leader named… Captain Jack Harkness.

Torchwood Episode Reminder

Just a quick reminder that Episode 9 of Torchwood - Random Shoes - will be screening at 9.00pm tonight on the BBC America Channel. Just before Episode 9 is a repeat of Episode 8, and there is another repeat of that at 11. To see the full schedule, click here!

Billie Piper on Parkinson

For all those of Australian residence, Billie Piper, who plays Rose Tyler in Doctor Who, will be on Parkinson at 10.25 on Channel 2 (ABC) tonight! She will be chatting about her latest project, Secret Diary of a Call Girl, as well as her possible return to Doctor Who. Check back later for the video!

Episode 11 - Combat

Cation: The following paragraphs contain **SPOILERS**

Episode 1.11 - Combat
Written by Noel Clarke and directed by Andy Goddard

Weevils are being abducted by humans, and it's not humans as in Torchwood. As Owen goes undercover to find out who is committing these crimes, he meets Mark Lynch. Facing his own demons, Owen gets sucked into the fightclub-like subculture of which Lynch is a part. Owen shows no fear of death when he is locked in a cage with a weevil, but he is reluctantly rescued by Jack.

Dr Who Winners from National Movie Awards

David Tennant has won Most Popular Actor, and Doctor Who has won Most Popular Drama! Freema Agyeman was nominated for Most Popular Actress, but lost out to Lacey Turner. Congratulations to all!

Thanks to BBC News!

Episode 10 - Out of Time

Caution: The following paragraphs contain **SPOILERS**

Episode 1.10 - Out of Time
Written by Catherine Tregenna and directed by Alice Troughton

A plane from the 1950s lands in modern day Cardiff, thanks to the rift; the passengers are reoriented by the Torchwood team, who each in turn, become drawn closely to their lives, only to leave again just as quickly as they arrived.

Torchwood Calendar Now Released

The Official 2008 Torchwood Calendar has now been released! And thanks to a very reliable source, I have been told the pictures on each month. So if you want to find out for yourself when you get your calendar, or just merely don't want to know, look away...now. Seriously, look away if you don't want to be spoiled. Here we go...

January - Gwen
February - Jack
March - Team
April - Tosh
May - Gwen
June - Owen
July - Jack
August - Tosh
September - Jack
October - Ianto
November - Owen
December - Gwen/Jack

If you want to order the calendar off Amazon.uk, click here!

Doctor Who Series Three Sountrack

The "Doctor Who Original Music from Series Three" soundtrack is now available for pre-order via Amazon.uk for £8.98. It will be released on November 5th and contains music from the third series, which of course Captain Jack Harkness was in for the last three episodes.

Click here to pre-order it!

Totally Torchwood Desktop Calendar and Wallpaper

It's the start of a new month, so that means there's a new Desktop Calendar, Desktop Wallpaper and a new poll to vote in! This month's Calendar and Wallpaper are of the one and only Captain Jack Harkness. To download the images, simply right click on the link and click "Save Image As", or you can click the link, which will take you directly to the calendar, and click "Save Image As". Once the image is saved you can do what you like with it from there.

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Episode 9 - Random Shoes

Caution: The following paragraphs contain **SPOILERS**

Episode 1.9 - Random Shoes
Written by Jacquetta May and directed by James Erskine

Eugene, a hit and run victim, was obsessed with aliens while alive. He then realises only one person can solve the mystery of his death: Gwen Cooper. Before his death, Eugene swallowed an eye, which had been slowly turning his ghost form back into solid form. He follows Gwen as she tries to solve the mystery of his death. Just after he rescues Gwen out of the way from a moving car, his now solid body glows, zooms into space and disappears.