Torchwood - The First Ever Doctor Who Spin Off!

Most people in English speaking countries would have heard of Doctor Who, the longest running Sci-Fi series ever, but maybe not so many would know of Doctor Whos new spin-off series entitled Torchwood.

So how did Torchwood come to be and what is it about?

Russell T. Davies, producer/creator of both the new series of Doctor Who and Torchwood, in 2005 was asked to do a new science fiction series for BBC 3, Davies decided to use an idea he had had back in 2002 for a science-fiction/crime drama in a similar style to the American dramas like Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel. The idea was originally entitled Excalibur, but had been abandoned. During the production of the 2005 Doctor Who series the anagram (a word formed from the letters of others) of Doctor Who Torchwood had been used as a code name for the first few episodes, Davies connected the name with his new science fiction series and decided to make it a Doctor Who Spin-off. The first two episodes of Torchwood aired on the 22 October 2006.

The series has been set in Cardiff in 2007, a little while after the end of Doctor Who season 2, later episodes were set in early 2008 putting them a little in front of their actual air date. The episodes follow the events that take place at Torchwood 3, the Wales branch of the secret organization called the Torchwood institute. The Torchwood institute was founded by Queen Victoria to protect the country from alien and supernatural frets; she came to the decision to create the organization after meting with the Doctor and coming face to face with a werewolf in a mansion called Torchwood in the Scottish Highlands. The Torchwood institutes main goals are to investigate extraterrestrial incidents on Earth and to obtain alien technology for its own use. The organization is not part of the government nor the police force and is beyond the United Nations! To the public they are nothing more than a simple ops group.

The main task of Torchwood three, among over things, is to keep an eye on the space/time rift that crosses though the city and to protect the city from anything that comes though. Unlike Doctor Who where the whole show depends upon the Doctor and one or two companions, the Torchwood Three team consists of five operatives, led by their Capt. Jack Harkness (John Barrowman). Gwen, Suzie, Ianto, Owen and Toshiko make up the rest of the team.

Thanks to the fact that Torchwood is a post-watershed show (it doesnt start until 9 pm) the content, in contrast to Doctor Who, is somewhat more adult orientated. The show apart from being more violent is also more sexual exploring sexual relationships of the same sex and more.

Due to the popularity of the show and the increasing demand for audio book versions of episodes, The BBC has already created the first Doctor Who Torchwood audio books. The audio books are now available on the web from instant download stores making them cheaper and quick and convenient to get hold of. Audio books and Doctor Who have always gone along well together, since the first ever Doctor Who audio books back in the mid seventies there have been numerous releases. Counting the new Torchwood titles there are over 50 titles currently available for instant download!

To find out more about Torchwood/Doctor Who episodes and buy low priced downloadable audio books from both series visit http://DoctorWhoAudioBooks.com. If you are interested in other Books In Audio format for download wma and Mp3, I suggest visiting SpeakingAudiobook.com where you will find 1000s of titles from all categories imaginable!

Doctor Who - The Sci-Fi Survivor
November 23rd 1963, that was the date Doctor Who made its day view some 44 years ago on BBC television, little did the shows ...

Dr Who Audio Books & Doctor Who - The Longest Running Sci-Fi Series Ever!
Just about everyone in countries like the United Kingdom, United States, Canada, New Zealand, Australia etc will have at leas...

Download And Watch Free Television Episodes Of Scrubs
Scrubs is another hospital comedy series similar to that of House. The main characters are JD, Turk and Kelso. JD is a crazy ...

Classic Television DVDs Bring the 1970s Back to the Small Screen
Imagine a family, all sitting around the TV, possibly the only TV in the house. Dad is holding the remote control, which ever...

Watching Vitamin Supplement and Herbs
Be careful about substituting a vitamin supplement and herbs for a balanced diet. Some vitamin supplements can be toxic when...

Finding An Effective Anxiety Treatment
Anxiety is a serious disorder, which effects are getting even more serious in todays modern times. The stress that nowadays p...

Should You Take Herbal Supplements?
Herbal supplements are now within the reach of almost everyone worldwide. You can find herbal supplements on the Internet, in...

The Importance of Prenatal Vitamin Supplements
Today there are several options for prenatal vitamin supplements. Before taking prenatal vitamins it is important that pregna...

What Is Medical Negligence?
Medical negligence is much more than a doctor making a mistake. To prove that the doctor was medically negligent, your solici...

Can Supplements Help With Anxiety Attacks?
Anxiety and panic disorders are one of the most common mental health problems among American adults. They can take a number o...

Skipped Beats - Anxiety & Panic
Some people also describe this feeling as a sudden pause as if the heart stops then one big mighty thump. Or as if the heart ...

Mind Your Own Expectations!
This is a very old story. A man owned a fruit stand on a busy street. He was born totally blind. He loved his fruit stand and...

Anxiety Attack Help
People who suffer from anxiety attacks may often feel desperate and think that there is nothing they can do to get rid of the...

Anxiety Disorder Treatments - How To Choose
Anxiety disorder treatments offer the ability to stop worrying. Those that suffer from this condition often face day in and ...

Evan Almighty Movie Review
A spin off from the movie Bruce Almighty, now it is Evan Baxters (Steve Carell) turn to meet God (Morgan Freeman) and live up...

Medications for Anxiety
It is widely known that anxiety disorders are one of the most treatable disorders since they respond well to all forms of the...

Whiplash Compensation Claims
Most whiplash injuries occur when you are in your car and another car smacks into the backend of your car. The impact of the...

Different Forms of Anxiety Treatment
At one time or another we have all experienced anxiety; a natural reaction to particular stressors in our lives. Juggling car...

Dry Skin - The Causes Of Dry Skin
Skin looks dry. Some flakes may be present. It looks weathered and wrinkles appear faster. The skin does not look plump and h...

Signals That Suggest You Might Be Suffering From Anxiety Or Panic Disorder
Of course I am in no way condoning that you make a self diagnosis, as I strongly believe you should visit your doctor for a c...