Season 1 - Episode Guide

Actor John Barrowman talks about the experience of being cast as Captain Jack Harkness, and backstage footage shows just how this groundbreaking new series has been brought to life. Plus, cast and crew examine the Weevils - the strange alien creatures that live in the sewers. Interviews include John Barrowman, Eve Myles, Burn Gorman, Naoko Mori, Director Brian Kelly and Executive Producer Russell T Davies.

Eve Myles plays Gwen Cooper, the 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, Ed Thomas, the designer of the magnificent hub setting, gives a guided tour around the film studio.

Director Colin Teague tells how he made one of this episode's many action sequences, while executive producers Russell T Davies and Julie Gardner talk about how episode three shows the character of bad boy Owen in a new light.

Actor Gareth David-Lloyd talks about his role as the mysterious Ianto Jones. Backstage, cameras follow the filming of the attack from the cyberwoman. On set, Caroline Chikezie, playing semi-converted Lisa, talks about this scene and the complex green screen elements and CGI which combine to create the pterodactyl attack. Russell T Davies and Neil Gorton discuss how episode four's Cyberwoman was conceived from script to screen.

Behind-the-scenes look at the sci-fi drama series, featuring interviews with writer PJ Hammond and the cast, and a look at the visual effects crew at work. Director Alice Troughton and the animators talk about bringing the demonic creatures to life.

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 some of the show's most complex scenes. Neill Gorton and his design teams reveal the secrets behind the special effects that created the bloodiest episode of the series so far.

Naoko Mori talks about how her role of Toshiko Sato has changed since the early days of the series. Executive producer Russell T Davies and episode director Colin Teague comment on the themes that are explored through Toshiko's journey.

Episode director James Strong and executive producer Russell T Davies analyse the return of suicidal Suzie. Cast and crew look at how this surprising resurrection affects the Torchwood team.

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 about the making of this episode, plus cameras reveal how stunt co-ordinator Rod Woodruff made Eugene's hit-and-run look so realistic.

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 the latest script and storyline and episode director Alice Troughton talks through the making of the show. On location, cameras witness the filming of the scenes with the small 1950s passenger plane, as well as the visually complex and moving moments with actor Mark Lewis Jones.

Owen Harper is drawn down a dark path that leads him to confront the future of his own existence. Actor Burn Gorman talks about the filming of this episode and executive producer Julie Gardner and creator Russell T Davies comment on the storyline of Combat. Plus, cameras go backstage to witness the action sequences with the Weevils, the strange alien creatures who have slipped through the Rift.

Actor John Barrowman and the cast and crew talk about this latest storyline, set during the Blitz of World War 2.

The finale sees chaos and death on a grand scale, as executive producer Russell T Davies and writer and co-producer Chris Chibnall analyse the climax to the first series, while cast and crew talk about the making of this epic episode. Plus, cameras go back stage to see how the creative teams brought the Rift's dramatic devastation to the screen.