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John Barrowman

John Barrowman to star in 'US answer to Downton'

TV Gossip

9 Mar 2012

John Barrowman has landed a role in a major US TV series. The 'Torchwood' actor will play Julius Ashford Lily in 'Gilded Lilys' - which is being billed as America's answer to 'Downton Abbey' - in the period drama, which has been commissioned by…

Benedict Cumberbatch 'to play The Master'

TV Gossip

27 Feb 2012

Benedict Cumberbatch is set to take on the role of The Master as part of the 50th anniversary of 'Doctor Who'. The 'Sherlock' actor will reportedly assume the part of the Time Lord's archenemy as the BBC One sci-fi drama prepares to mark half a…

John Barrowman confident Torchwood will return

TV Gossip

13 Sep 2011

John Barrowman believes 'Torchwood' will return for another series. The actor plays Captain Jack Harkness in the sci-fi series and after the success of the latest run, 'Torchwood: Miracle Day' - a British-American co-production between BBC Worldwide…

John Barrowman wants to return for Who anniversary

TV Gossip

8 Sep 2011

John Barrowman wants to return to 'Doctor Who' for the show's 50th anniversary. The actor wants his character Captain Jack Harkness - who he also plays in spin-off series 'Torchwood: Miracle Day'- to return to the BBC One sci-fi programme when it…

John Barrowman's 'seriously raunchy' fan gifts

TV Gossip

8 Aug 2011

John Barrowman gets sent women's knickers and "seriously raunchy" photos in the post. The 'Torchwood' star - who is married to partner Scott Gill - explained even though he is openly gay, women still send him naked pictures in the mail. He said…

John Barrowman defends Torchwood romp

TV Gossip

21 Jul 2011

John Barrowman has defended his controversial gay romp in 'Torchwood'. The actor - who plays racy bisexual Captain Jack Harkness in the BBC One drama - insists the scene in which his alter-ego enjoys a tryst with a hunky barman is not gratuitous…

Gay romp axed from Torchwood

TV Gossip

19 Jul 2011

John Barrowman's on-screen gay romp in 'Torchwood' has been axed. The actor plays racy bisexual Captain Jack Harkness in the BBC One drama and during one raunchy moment in the latest series, he enjoys a tryst with a hunky barman, which was due to go…

John Barrowman is like Captain Jack

TV Gossip

8 Jul 2011

John Barrowman is like his 'Torchwood' character. The 44-year-old actor - who is set to reprise his role as Captain Jack Harkness in 'Torchwood: Miracle Day', a new 10-part series of the 'Doctor Who' spin-off - believes fans of the show enjoy his…

Torchwood to be sexier than ever

TV Gossip

22 Jun 2011

John Barrowman promises the new series of 'Torchwood' will be sexier than ever. The 44-year-old gay actor reprises his role as Captain Jack Harkness in 'Torchwood: Miracle Day' a new 10-part series of the 'Doctor Who' spin-off and says the latest…

John Barrowman eyes Doctor Who return

TV Gossip

8 Jun 2011

John Barrowman wants to return to 'Doctor Who'. The 44-year-old actor first starred in the BBC sci-fi drama in 2005 as Captain Jack Harkness before reprising the role in spin-off show 'Torchwood', and wouldn't hesitate to go back to the programme if…

Torchwood 'won't be toned down for US

TV Gossip

2 Jun 2011

John Barrowman has revealed the new series of 'Torchwood' will not be toned down for US audiences. The 44-year-old actor insisted his bisexual alter-ego Captain Jack Harkness will still get to have "full-on boy sex" in the upcoming fourth season of…

Torchwood's zombie battle

TV Gossip

26 May 2011

The new series of 'Torchwood' will see Captain Jack Harkness battling zombies. Captain Jack - played by John Barrowman - and his trusty sidekick Gwen Cooper (Eve Myles) will be recruited to investigate what's going on after people stop dying…

Russell T. Davies to quit Torchwood

TV Gossip

3 Feb 2011

Russell T. Davies is considering leaving 'Torchwood'. The creator recently penned his fourth series of the 'Doctor Who' spin-off show and has hinted he may move onto other projects once the new 10-part 'Miracle Day' is completed but doesn't want the…

John Barrowman back for more Torchwood

TV Gossip

24 Dec 2010

John Barrowman has promised he will film 'Torchwood' for at least seven more years. The Scottish actor has revealed the extra-terrestrial investigation sci-fi series has been picked up by the Starz network in the US and will now be a joint…

Aladdin

SECC Christmas show stars The Krankies and John Barrowman

15 Dec 2010

If you think this arena spectacular violates that unspoken rule of knowing crapness in pantomime by promising 3D graphics and a celebrity star for whom the phrase ‘it’s behind you’ unusually couldn’t be applied to his career, think again. The SECC’s…

John Barrowman wants to host 'Strictly Come Dancing'

TV Gossip

17 Nov 2010

John Barrowman is keen to host 'Strictly Come Dancing'. The 'Torchwood' actor - who has already signed up to star in the Christmas special of the BBC One dance contest - has admitted he would jump at the chance to front the show when veteran TV host…

John Barrowman signs up for Strictly

TV Gossip

27 Oct 2010

John Barrowman is to star in Strictly Come Dancing's Christmas special. The 'Torchwood' actor has signed up to star in the BBC One show's festive episode, and says he can't wait to don some of the over-the-top outfits. He said: "I'm ecstatic…

John Barrowman for Children In Need

TV Gossip

21 Oct 2010

John Barrowman is to co-host 'Children In Need' in Scotland. The 43-year-old actor is to join forces with Scottish newsreader Jackie Bird for 'Children In Need Rocks Scotland' on Friday November 19, where they will introduce bands, comics and musical…

Varied actor John Barrowman

TV Gossip

6 Jun 2010

John Barrowman doesn't want to stick to one kind of role. The 43-year-old actor - who recently filmed the role of Patrick Logan in US comedy drama 'Desperate Housewives' - does not like to be limited in his career and tries to play as many different…

John Barrowman's Beckham bed dream

Celebrity Gossip

30 Nov 2008

John Barrowman wants to have a threesome with Victoria and David Beckham. The openly gay actor - who tied the knot with his civil partner Scott Gill in December 2006 - admits he would love to have a bedroom encounter with the superstar couple. He…

John Barrowman's secret adoption

Celebrity Gossip

23 Nov 2008

John Barrowman is planning to adopt in secret. The actor is desperate to open up his home to a disadvantaged youngster, but doesn't want to make a big fuss about it like other celebrities, including Madonna - who adopted a Malawian tot - and Angelina…

Botox fan John Barrowman

Celebrity Gossip

8 Apr 2008

John Barrowman loves having Botox. The 'Torchwood' star admits he regularly has the injections to smooth out his wrinkles, but is careful not to go overboard. The 41-year-old actor said: "I've had Botox. I don't swear by it, but I've tried it and…

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