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 Hour (2009 TV programme) The Hour (2009 TV programme) The Hour is a lifestyle magazine programme that was broadcast on STV, the ITV franchise in Northern and Central Scotland, premiering on 26 May 2009. Originally broadcast each weekday afternoon at 5pm, the programme was presented for much of its run by Michelle McManus and Stephen Jardine and broadcast from STV's Pacific Quay studios in Glasgow. The programme moved to a weekly peak time slot in June 2011, but was cancelled in October 2011. "The Hour" began in May 2009 as an hour-long replacement for "The Five Thirty Show", which had aired on weekdays since