TV series
Save the Planet (One Alien at a Time)
The exploits of a team of people whose job is to investigate the unusual, the strange and the extraterrestrial.
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The exploits of a team of people whose job is to investigate the unusual, the strange and the extraterrestrial.
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Episode 1
At 8.45am, every child in the world suddenly stops, chanting the words "we are coming" again and again. Whilst investigating, the remaining Torchwood team face greater personal and professional challenges than ever before, having to work with their numbers depleted.
Directed by Euros LynWritten by Russell T DaviesGuest stars Paul Copley, Rik Makarem, Anna Lee Lawson, Phylip Harries, Crisian Emanuel, Melanie Barker, Rachel Ferjani, Christopher James
Episode 2
Torchwood are forced underground, as the government takes swift and brutal action. With members of the team being hunted down, only Lois holds the key to Torchwood's salvation - but she is helpless as her superiors make plans for the mysterious Floor 13.
Directed by Euros LynWritten by John FayGuest stars Paul Copley, Tom Price, Osi Okerafor, Emmanuel Ighodaro, Robert Shelly, Fay McDonald, Libby Liburd, Quill Roberts
Episode 3
The eyes of the world turn to Britain, as the 456 announce, 'We are here'. As a pillar of fire descends upon London, the members of Torchwood must battle to protect their own families, as the fight gets personal. But will Clem's memories destroy everything?
Directed by Euros LynWritten by Russell T Davies, James MoranGuest stars Paul Copley, Tom Price, Rachel Ferjani, Christopher James, Charles Abomeli, Patrice Ettienne, Colin McFarlane, Louise Minchin
Episode 4
Torchwood finally learns the truth about the events of 1965. But Britain is in danger of becoming a rogue state, and everything now pivots around John Frobisher, as the Ambassador of the 456 destroys its old allegiances and reveals its true intent.
Directed by Euros LynWritten by John FayGuest stars Paul Copley, Colin McFarlane, Deborah Findlay, Nicholas Briggs, Patrice Naiambana, Sophie Hunter, Louise Minchin, Gregory Ferguson
Episode 5
Torchwood is defenceless, and Gwen Cooper stands alone, as the final sanction begins. As violence erupts and the world descends into anarchy, an ordinary council estate becomes a battleground where the future of the human race will be decided.
Directed by Euros LynWritten by Russell T DaviesGuest stars Tom Price, Lorna Bennett, Colin McFarlane, Deborah Findlay, Rhiannon Oliver
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
John BarrowmanJack Harkness
Eve MylesGwen Cooper
Gareth David-LloydIanto Jones
Burn GormanOwen Harper
Naoko MoriToshiko Sato
Alexa HavinsEsther Drummond
Mekhi PhiferRex Matheson
Bill PullmanOswald Danes
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