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Torchwood Declassified: Series 1

13 episodes Premiered Oct 23, 2006 Updated Oct 20, 2026

Torchwood Declassified is a documentary series created by the British Broadcasting Corporation to complement the British science fiction television series Torchwood. The series goes behind the scenes of the science-fiction show, exploring the characters and the stories of each episode. Featuring unseen footage and interviews with the actors, Torchwood Declassified offers viewers an inside look at the production and e

Previously on Torchwood Declassified

Season 1 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

  • ⚡ Torchwood Declassified is a documentary series created by the British Broadcasting Corporation.
  • ⚡ The program serves as a companion series designed to complement the British science fiction television show Torchwood.
  • ⚡ Each episode of the documentary series is broadcast on the same evening as the weekly television episode.
  • ⚡ The series features unseen footage and interviews with the actors to explore the characters and stories of each episode.
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Season overview

Torchwood Declassified is a documentary series created by the British Broadcasting Corporation to complement the British science fiction television series Torchwood. The series goes behind the scenes of the science-fiction show, exploring the characters and the stories of each episode. Featuring unseen footage and interviews with the actors, Torchwood Declassified offers viewers an inside look at the production and elements of the weekly television episodes. Each installment of the documentary series is broadcast on the same evening as the broadcast of the corresponding weekly television episode, allowing audiences to follow along with the companion content as the season unfolds.

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Season 1 Episodes

Episode Guide

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S1·E1 Mytharc

Jack's Back

Oct 23, 2006

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

S1·E2 Filler

Bad Day at the Office

Oct 23, 2006

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 hersel

S1·E3 Core

Living History

Oct 30, 2006

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 th

S1·E4 Mytharc

Girl Trouble

Nov 6, 2006

Actor Gareth David-Lloyd plays Ianto Jones, the mysterious one in Torchwood. Considering his inconspicuous role, this latest episode is a somewhat surprising turn of events for the

S1·E5 Core

Away with the Fairies

Nov 13, 2006

Writer PJ Hammond and the Torchwood cast talk about this dark storyline and the surprising revelations of Jack's past. Backstage cameras follow the fairy storm hitting Jasmine's sc

S1·E6 Core

The Country Club

Nov 20, 2006

Writer and co-producer Chris Chibnall talks about how the storyline of this sinister episode shapes the series, and backstage cameras follow the filming of the complex stunt scene

S1·E7 Core

There's Something About Mary

Nov 27, 2006

Naoko Mori talks about how her role of Toshiko Sato has changed since the early days of the series and executive producer Russell T Davies and director Colin Teague comment on the

S1·E8 Mytharc

Beyond the Grave

Dec 4, 2006

Episode director James Strong and Executive Producer Russell T Davies analyse the return of Suzie. Religion, temptation and betrayal, this latest edition of Torchwood has it all. C

S1·E9 Filler

Dead Man Walking

Dec 11, 2006

Actor Paul Chequer talks about playing the role of the late Eugene Jones, the Torchwood fanatic whose untimely death sparks Gwen Cooper's latest investigation. Cast and crew talk a

S1·E10 Core

Time Flies

Dec 18, 2006 · 10 min

Torchwood is drawn into strong personal relationships as they help three time travellers adapt to contemporary life. Actors John Barrowman, Eve Myles and Burn Gorman comment on thi

S1·E11 Core

Weevil Fight Club

Dec 25, 2006

Owen Harper is led down a dark path that leads him to confront the future of his own existence. Actor Burn Gorman talks about the filming of this latest episode and Creator Russell

S1·E12 Mytharc

Blast from the Past

Jan 1, 2007

Transported back to the height of the Blitz, Jack and Toshiko face a dark secret about The Captain's past. Actor John Barrowman and the cast and crew talk about this latest storyli

S1·E13 Mytharc

To the End

Jan 1, 2007

The finale sees chaos and death on a grand scale, Executive Producer Russell T Davies and Writer and Co-Producer Chris Chibnall analyse the climax to the first series. Cast and cre

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