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Torchwood returns to iPlayer

February 21, 2020

By Nik Roseveare

Torchwood, the Bafta award-winning sci-fi series created by Russell T Davies and starring John Barrowman, has returned to the BBC iPlayer.

Its first season broke viewing records on BBC Three when it debuted back in 2006. Now all 4 season are available on the streaming platform, giving fans the chance to re-visit the Doctor Who spin-off.

Torchwood follows the adventures of undisclosed Cardiff-based investigators who fight to protect the Earth from extra-terrestrial threats.


Accompanying Torchwood on its return to iPlayer is the box set of drama series The Cry. Starring Jenna Coleman, the series follows a couple who travel from Scotland to Australia to fight for custody of the husband’s daughter.

Dan McGolpin, controller of BBC iPlayer, said: “I’m delighted that these thrilling shows are back on BBC iPlayer, giving us all another chance to enjoy them in full. The Torchwood team get into all manner of terrifying adventures as they protect the earth against extra-terrestrial threats whilst The Cry follows a young couple travelling from Scotland to Australia who experience a sequence of unforeseen events, always requiring us to expect the unexpected.”

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