Torchwood cameras roll in city
DOCTOR Who spin-off Torchwood is understood to be filming in Swansea this morning.
Film crews and cast members with the hit BBC Wales show are thought to be somewhere near the St Helen's recreation ground.
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John Barrowman stars as Captain Jack in Torchwood
Trailers were spotted there this morning but no members of the cast have been seen so far.
Torchwood features John Barrowman, as Captain Jack, and Eve Myles, as Gwen Cooper, who are both members of a secret organisation tasked with investigating alien activity on Earth.
Their fictional base is beneath the water feature artwork by the Wales Millennium Centre, but filming has taken place all over Wales.
Parent series Doctor Who has regularly been filmed in Swansea, with locations including Rhossili Bay, the old central library and the marina area all featuring.
Aussie singer Kylie Minogue visited the city in July 2007 to film a Titanic-themed Christmas special, in the Exchange Buildings next door to the South Wales Evening Post building in Adelaide Street.
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by thecasper360
Tuesday, August 02 2011, 11:48AM
“i saw john barrowman and more of the torchwood crew in my school playground & they said they were filming in frogmore avenue sketty, they smashed a jeep through a chemistry window.”
by Carrie Anne Brittle, Swansea
Wednesday, October 01 2008, 10:18AM
“I saw the production trailers. :)
Rumour is they are here all week. :)
Its nice to see Torchwood expand outside Cardiff for a change :)”
by Sarah, Uplands
Wednesday, October 01 2008, 8:10AM
“Jane - if you hate it so much - why don't you move away?! The answer is in your hands...”
by Chris, Uplands
Tuesday, September 30 2008, 11:41AM
“Well said Roy Mann. Too many moaners out there whinging about Swansea. Its a great place to live - get a grip you miserable lot!”
by Steve, Mayals, Swansea
Tuesday, September 30 2008, 2:38AM
“Well, I live in Swansea and besides the unattractive and somewhat utilitarian nature of the city centre, I think it is great place. I love walking along the prom, having a coffee in the marina and selecting fresh food from the market. People seem to pick on a few run down areas of the city and then paint the whole place black. It is not so. Swansea, like any city, is comprised of many districts, and in Swansea's situation, many of these districts are charming and full of character. Criticism is an essential part of development, but it should be pointed and constructive, not whinging.”