Torchwood (2006-2011) Cast Then and Now | Full Series Retrospective

First broadcast in 2006, Torchwood expanded the Doctor Who universe into darker, adult-themed science fiction, following a secret Cardiff-based organisation investigating extraterrestrial threats. Created by Russell T Davies, the series ran for four seasons and became known for its evolving format, shifting tone, and ambitious story arcs including Children of Earth and Miracle Day.

This video looks back at the cast of Torchwood, presented in Then and Now format, covering the core team, recurring characters, and notable guest appearances from across the show’s entire run between 2006 and 2011. It explores what became of the actors following their roles in the series and how Torchwood fits into modern British television history.

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🎭 Main Cast
• John Barrowman – Captain Jack Harkness / Captain Jack
• Eve Myles – Gwen Cooper
• Kai Owen – Rhys Williams
• Gareth David-Lloyd – Ianto Jones
• Burn Gorman – Owen Harper
• Naoko Mori – Toshiko Sato

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🎬 Recurring & Supporting Cast
• Tom Price – PC Andy / Sgt. Andy Davidson
• Paul Kasey – Weevil
• Louise Delamere – Diane Holmes
• Caroline Chikezie – Lisa
• Indira Varma – Suzie Costello
• Murray Melvin – Bilis
• Sharon Morgan – Mary Cooper
• William Thomas – Geraint Cooper
• Freema Agyeman – Martha Jones
• James Marsters – Captain John Hart

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🌟 Children of Earth (2009)
• Peter Capaldi – John Frobisher
• Nicholas Farrell – Brian Green
• Paul Copley – Clement McDonald
• Susan Brown – Bridget Spears
• Lucy Cohu – Alice Carter
• Ian Gelder – Mr Dekker
• Cush Jumbo – Lois Habiba
• Liz May Brice – Johnson
• Katy Wix – Rhiannon Davies
• Rhodri Lewis – Johnny Davies
• Hilary Maclean – Anna Frobisher
• Aimee Davies – Mica Davies
• Madeleine Rakic-Platt – Lilly Frobisher
• Colin McFarlane – General Pierce
• Deborah Findlay – Denise Riley

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🌍 Miracle Day (2011)
• Mekhi Phifer – Agent Rex Matheson
• Alexa Havins – Esther Drummond
• Bill Pullman – Oswald Danes
• Lauren Ambrose – Jilly Kitzinger
• Arlene Tur – Dr Vera Juarez
• Marina Benedict – Charlotte Wills
• Paul James – Agent Noah Vickers
• Teddy Sears – Blue Eyed Man
• Wayne Knight – Brian Friedkin
• John de Lancie – Allen Shapiro
• Daniele Favilli – Angelo Colasanto
• Mare Winningham – Ellis Hartley Monroe
• Frances Fisher – The Mother
• Dichen Lachman – Agent Lyn Peterfield

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🎟️ Notable Guest Appearances
• Daniela Denby-Ashe – Mary
• Owen Teale – Ewan Sherman
• Alex Hassell – Mark Lynch
• Mark Lewis Jones – John Ellis
• Richard Briers – Parker
• Ruth Jones – Nikki
• Christine Bottomley – Maggie
• Nerys Hughes – Brenda

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