Murray Melvin, actor, director and theatre archivist, dies aged 90
Melvin’s roles included parts in Torchwood, The Phantom of the Opera and A Taste of Honey
October 2021
John Barrowman will not return to Dancing on Ice, ITV announces
Actor to leave show several months after he apologised over allegations of flashing on set of Doctor Who
August 2020
Big Finish: 'We gave Benedict Cumberbatch a long lunch hour so he could audition for Sherlock'
A band of cult TV fans are keeping their favourite shows alive in audio form – with the help of some serious A-list talent
May 2019
Jump the shark
Doctor how? Why Torchwood’s slow death was a sweet relief for fans
With half of the main team axed off, weird plots and a new US-centric tilt led to the show’s demise
August 2016
The month in comics
The month in comics: have DC made a Superwoman-sized mistake?
DC’s Rebirth series gets controversial, John Barrowman resurrects Torchwood and grizzled gunslinger Kingsway West makes his debut
April 2016
John Barrowman to write Torchwood comic series
BBC3 hails online switch a success after Thirteen proves a hit
February 2015
The best and worst TV spin-off series
A successful TV series often spawns a spin-off, but it doesn’t always work…
October 2013
Map of classic TV shows - in pictures
This street map for TV addicts includes more than 700 television shows
November 2012
Cush Jumbo: 'I'm not interested in being in Heat magazine'
Cush Jumbo belongs to a new generation of actors more interested in classical theatre than Hollywood stardom. Her search is for challenging roles, not fame, she tells Elizabeth Day
September 2011
Torchwood: Miracle Day – episode by episode
Torchwood: Miracle Day – episode 10
Torchwood: Miracle Day – episode by episode
Torchwood: Miracle Day – episode nine
August 2011
Torchwood: Miracle Day – episode by episode
Torchwood: Miracle Day – episode eight
Torchwood: Miracle Day – episode by episode
Torchwood: Miracle Day – episode seven
Torchwood: Miracle Day – episode by episode
Torchwood: Miracle Day – episode six
Torchwood: Miracle Day – episode by episode
Torchwood: Miracle Day – episode five
July 2011
Torchwood: Miracle Day – episode by episode
Torchwood: Miracle Day – episode four
Torchwood: Miracle Day – episode by episode
Torchwood: Miracle Day – episode three
Observer TV reviews
Rewind TV: Torchwood; The Night Watch; British Masters; The Life of Muhammad; Strictly Kosher; The World's Most Expensive Paintings – review
