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Just listened to a podcast interview with John Barrowman by The Stage (UK theatre paper which my Mum gets). He seems pretty positive that Torchwood will be back for a 4th series. He says that given the ratings (especially in America) the BBC would be stupid not to and there have already been some discussions.

It would make sense to have the filming at the same time as the 11th Doctor's 2nd series (the first is already well underway) because they share a studio complex and it's more financially viable.

Then again, he (Barrowman) is also in talks about joining Desperate Housewives... He says he has no intention of leaving the UK, but you have to wonder about how he'd fit it all in - American shows film in seasons which are far longer than UK series - Torchwood 1 and 2 had long runs by UK standards, as does Dr Who.

Still, this is a man who is currently doing 8 shows a week in the West End, filming a children's TV series during the day (Animals at Work - it's worth watching just for him!), promoting a book - within signings and interviews and has a concert DVD coming out for Christmas so no doubt will be promoting that too. Oh and of course will be in panto in Cardiff from 12 December onwards. So I suppose if anyone can manage a trans-atlantic filming schedule it's him!