Davies reveals 'Torchwood: The New World'

Torchwood creator Russell T. Davies has revealed more details of the upcoming fourth series, including the full title.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the next series of the Doctor Who spinoff has been given the subtitle The New World. The episodes will follow CIA agent Rex and analyst Ester as they investigate an alien conspiracy and encounter Captain Jack (John Barrowman) and Gwen Cooper (Eve Myles).

"[Torchwood is] like a legend now... it's like something that's ceased to exist and is now spoken of only in whispers," said Davies. "The two teams coming together is a big part of the story. Are they friends or enemies? There's a lot of sparks and excitement."

The showrunner also explained that airing on the Starz network could allow Torchwood to be more relaxed with regards to violence and sexual content.

"I've always had loose standards and practices," he explained. "If the story demands intimacy or savagery, we will go there absolutely."

Executive producer Julie Gardner added that The New World would reboot the show to make it accessible to new viewers.

"We definitely have a really big story to tell," she said. "It's absolutely rebooted to welcome in a new audience."

Torchwood: The New World will air on Starz in the US and on BBC One in the UK.