Series synopsis
Torchwood Declassified is a British documentary drama television series that premiered on BBC Three on October 23, 2006. It ended on April 4, 2008. It was created by Russell T Davies. It stars Burn Gorman, Russell T Davies, Eve Myles and Gareth David-Lloyd.
Torchwood Declassified is a documentary series created by the British Broadcasting Corporation to complement the British science fiction television series Torchwood. Each episode is broadcast on the same evening as the broadcast of the weekly television episode. A second series of Declassified aired alongside the second series of Torchwood.
Continuing the tradition of its parent, Doctor Who Confidential, Torchwood Declassified covers themes presented in the just-broadcast episode, as well as pr ...
Premise
Torchwood Declassified is a documentary series created by the British Broadcasting Corporation to complement the British science fiction television series Torchwood. Each episode is broadcast on the same evening as the broadcast of the weekly television episode. A second series of Declassified aired alongside the second series of Torchwood.
Continuing the tradition of its parent, Doctor Who Confidential, Torchwood Declassified covers themes presented in the just-broadcast episode, as well as providing behind-the-scenes access and footage. Each episode is ten minutes long, compared to Confidential's 30-45 minute length. Following transmission, the episodes were all available for viewing on the BBC's Torchwood website, but were later removed from the site after the end of the first series. Both series of the Declassified installments have been included on the series box sets.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 29 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 3 | October 19, 2006 | November 14, 2011 |
| Season 1 | 13 | October 23, 2006 | January 1, 2007 |
| Season 2 | 13 | January 23, 2008 | April 4, 2008 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Torchwood Declassified Interviews with cast and crew, brand new clips from the series and exclusive behind the scenes footage. A sneak preview of the brand new adult drama Torchwood; the latest creation from Russell T Davies. This ten minute teaser trailer features never-seen-before footage from the series and goes exclusively behind the scenes to meet the cast and crew who talk about the making of this dark and gritty show. |
October 19, 2006 |
| 2 |
Children of the Earth Behind the scenes of the third season 'mini-week' Children of Earth. Discussions with John Barrowman, Eve Myles and Russell T. Davies. |
July 13, 2009 |
| 3 | Behind the Scenes of 'Miracle Day' | November 14, 2011 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Jack's Back The first in a series of behind the scenes episodes exploring the BBC's latest sci-fi hit, Torchwood. Actor John Barrowman talks about being cast as Torchwood's leader Captain Jack Harkness. There is backstage footage, interviews with cast members and an in depth look into the creatures known as Weevils. |
October 23, 2006 |
| 2 |
Bad Day at the Office This new series goes exclusively behind the scenes of Torchwood, the latest creation from Russell T Davies. Eve Myles plays Gwen Cooper, the clever Cardiff cop who has found herself drawn into the fantastical world of Torchwood. Eve Myles and Executive Producers Russell T Davies and Julie Gardner consider the importance of Gwen's role within the Torchwood team. Plus, Edward Thomas, the designer of the magnificent "hub" setting, gives a guided tour around the film studio. |
October 23, 2006 |
| 3 |
Living History Burn Gorman plays Owen Harper, the series bad boy who witnesses a moment from history that he simply can't let go. Burn talks through what it's like to play Owen, how he handled this difficult storyline and what we can expect to see from Owen throughout the series. Executive Producers Russell T Davies and Julie Gardner also talk about how the storyline of episode three shows Owen in a new light.On set, Director Colin Teague and the cast talk through one of this episode's many action sequences. Plus, the writer and Producers talk about the importance of Cardiff as the location for this exciting drama series. |
October 30, 2006 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Home and Hart Torchwood Declassified goes exclusively backstage to reveal the secrets behind some of the first episode's sensational stunt sequences and talks to John Barrowman, James Marsters and Russell T. Davies. |
January 23, 2008 |
| 2 |
Sleepless in Cardiff Director Colin Teague and producer Richard Stokes go behind the scenes on location to explain how one of the series' biggest special effects was created. Plus, actresses Eve Myles and Nikki Amuka-Bird discuss the relationship between their characters Gwen and Beth. |
January 24, 2008 |
| 3 |
Step Back in Time Naoko Mori, who plays Toshiko Sato, talks about her character's doomed relationships, including Tosh's unrequited obsession with Torchwood team mate Owen. |
January 31, 2008 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC Three |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 23, 2006 |
| Last aired | April 4, 2008 |
| Runtime | 10 minutes |
| Status | Ended |