The Conspiracy (Torchwood) Unfortunately for George no-one believes him. Captain Jack Harkness of Torchwood Three, however, knows George is right. The Committee are here... In May 2015, Big Finish announced that they had been granted permission to produce audiobooks based on "Torchwood" as part of a licensing agreement between themselves and BBC Worldwide, allowing them to use characters and concepts from the revived series of "Doctor Who" (2005-present) and its spin-offs in future productions. The company was formerly only permitted to use concepts from the series' original 1963–89 run and its self-titled 1996 TV film. The new "Torchwood" plays also received the blessing
USS Torchwood (AN-55) USS Torchwood (AN-55) USS "Torchwood" (AN-55/YN-74) was an which served with the U.S. Navy in the Pacific Ocean theatre of operations during World War II. She performed her net laying services until war’s end, and then was given to the Republic of China. "Torchwood" (YN-74) was laid down on 22 June 1943 at Stockton, California, by the Pollock-Stockton Shipbuilding Co., redesignated "AN-55" on 20 January 1944; launched on 19 February 1944; sponsored by Mrs. Henry F. Bruns; and commissioned at San Francisco, California, on 12 May 1944. After fitting-out, "Torchwood" cleared San Francisco on 3 June 1944 and arrived in