Torchwood Torchwood Torchwood is a British science fiction television programme created by Russell T Davies, a spin-off from the 2005 revival of "Doctor Who" which aired four series between 2006 and 2011. The show shifted its broadcast channel each series to reflect its growing audience, moving from BBC Three to BBC Two to BBC One, and acquiring US financing in its fourth series when it became a co-production of BBC One and Starz. "Torchwood" is aimed at older teenagers and adults, in contrast to "Doctor Who"'s target audience of both adults and children. The show explored a number of themes, including
The Pledge (UK TV programme) The Pledge (UK TV programme) The Pledge is a panel discussion programme broadcast on Sky News. There are currently ten panellists, five of whom appear on the show each week. They discuss a variety of topics - there is no presenter, so each panellist champions a topic which is then debated. The programme was first announced in April 2016, and the first episode aired later that month, on the 21st April 2016. The show is known for at times being controversial, and debates have been heated at times. "The Pledge" is pre-recorded on a Thursday in Studio F at Sky